Steering wheel sometimes pulls to left when accelerating from stop.

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Old Jun 5, 2009 | 10:00 AM
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Steering wheel sometimes pulls to left when accelerating from stop.

When this problem occurs, I need to hold the steering wheel straight otherwise the car will turn left. This problem occurs only occasionally.

Anyone else experiencing this problem? Is it a known problem? I'm thinking it might be due to a faulty stability control system.
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Old Jun 5, 2009 | 10:41 AM
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Have you checked the tire pressure in your left front tire?

Most all FWD cars exhibit torque steer, but if it's left only...hmmm.
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Old Jun 5, 2009 | 07:17 PM
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My 09 TSX 5AT has a ton of Torque Steer, unlike my front wheel drive '99 A4.
Torque Steer is a design issue and once the design is finalized, nothing can be done to correct it at the dealership. Make sure your front tire pressures are equal, though.
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Old Jun 5, 2009 | 07:26 PM
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i have that except on my right side!
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Old Jun 7, 2009 | 09:29 PM
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welcome to the world of front wheel drive...
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Old Jun 8, 2009 | 03:03 AM
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Old Jun 8, 2009 | 06:03 PM
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Originally Posted by ed_423
wtfbbq?

Ya, its torque steer. Get used to it.
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Old Jun 8, 2009 | 09:20 PM
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Originally Posted by mucter
wtfbbq?

Ya, its torque steer. Get used to it.
And it's really not that bad on this car. My wife's A4 2.0T FWD (replaced by this TSX) was a lot worse.
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Old Jun 13, 2009 | 09:54 PM
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this happens to me. but everytime it does its when im making a left turn. ill just say the car knows where i wanna turn.
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