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Sounds to me like a motor mount may have lost it's rubber barrier or the motor mount broke all together , how ever if someone put headers on the car and they touch the rack even slightly you will feel every vibration from the motor, depending on the make of car it should be a simple fix, Again depending on the make of car some front wheel drive cars have transmission linkage that When placed in park the linkage may hit the rack & pinion a close visual look of the rack & pinion under the hood might reveal the culprit just visually follow "from the steering wheel you should see a rod that runs to it this is mostly called a steering column.
My guess would a a bad motor mount and the motor is listing on one side resting the exhaust on the column, Or it could be a bad harmonic balancer but the entire car would shake if that was the issue . What kind of a car is it .1990's.Mustang by chance?
My Guess
The engine has a "miss" at idle and requires a diagnoses and repair
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What causes the steering wheel to shake back and forth when car is idling?
Your power steering pump and or steering box may be about to give out on you.
What can cause shaky steering wheel and front end while idling?
Engine miss.
What makes a steering wheel shake?
What make the steering wheel shake is the tires that need wheel balance.
What causes steering wheel vibration during acceleration?
During acceleration? I'm not sure. But when both idling and acceleration the engine's combustion can cause a lot of vibration in the steering wheel if you are in an older vehicle.
Does a steering wheel shake damage the vehicle?
Not the steering wheel shake itself, however what is causing the steering wheel shake, can certainly be extremely dangerous and potentially cause you to lose control of the vehicle. **GET IT CHECKED OUT BEFORE THAT HAPPENS**
Why does your steering wheel shake when your Honda Prelude Coupe 1990 is idling?
check your powerstearing pump for fulid or belt slipping , most commond cause. hope this helps dave
2003 optima low idle 750rpm steering wheel vibrates?
sitting and idling ?possible bad engine or trans mounthave them inspected
Why does steering wheel shake at 80 mph?
Wheel balance
Why Steering wheel vibrates when car stopped?
Motor is idling rough.
Can snow make the steering wheel shake in a 2004 Saturn Ion?
Yes A VERY common concern is steering wheel shake due to ice in the rims
Do bad bushings make your steering wheel shake?
Yes, it is possible. Any loose/worn front end part can cause steering wheel to shake.
Why does the steering wheel shake?
usually your cars out of alinment
