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Car Shaking Problems

Car shaking problems are usually the results of mechanical problems. Out of adjustment tires or suspension will make the car shake after reaching a certain speed. Warped brake rotors will also make the car shake when it’s slowing down.

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Why do your front tires thump when driving?

Check for missing wheel weights or possibly bad shocks. Can also be a defect in the tire itself. As in, a broken or seperated belt in the ply. Can also be a tire with a flat spot on it. Have this looked into by a professional tire shop as it could be dangerous.

Can a ignition module make a car shake?

If a defective ignition module, (or bad plugs/ wires) causes a misfire condition, one or more plugs won't fire. The uneven power pulses cause engine shaking.

Your car shakes when you stop on brakes and it gets worst when you turn on the air?

When you stop and feel a pulsation in the front wheels which you will feel in the steering wheel, this is a sign you have a wrapped rotor. But you mention it is worse when you turn on the A/C which would indicate your idle control motor may be bad. This increases the idle when the engine is loaded, as in the A/C on.

How much does it cost to balance tires?

walmart $5 a tire

Another Answer That depends on where you purchased the tires. Many places include free lifetime tire balance when you purchase tires from them. Other places will soak you for quite a large fee for mount and balance when you either purchase the tires or have them changed. Caveat Emptor

Why does a car engine rumble?

Do you have an exhaust leak?

Do you happen to have have an exhaust leak or a damaged water pump bearing?

How do you stop mirror vibration on exterior power mirror for Chevy z24 2000?

pull the plastic piece on the inside of the door that is triangle shaped on the reverse side of the mirror. there will be 3 bolts. try tightening them

What would make the rear tire of a 1998 ford expedition wobble?

The tire could be faulty, the wheel bearing could be bad and need replaced, the wheel could be bent.

Why does your tire wobble?

If you mean it's running "untrue" at low speed, it's either a bent rim or a "slipped belt", meaning that the internal structure of the tire has a problem.

Your Car shakes when AC is on what could it be?

Is it a 4 cylinder? Sometimes a 4 cylinder engine will shake a little extra when the AC is running and it's at an idle. You might be able to step up the idle a little extra but 4 cylinder engines are notorious for shaking when the AC is running.

Why while accelerating from a stop an automatic car would jerk as if stepping on the gas and letting go repeatedly?

Either you are low in transmission fluid or the transmission is slipping. Take it to a well qualified transmission repair facility.



Another possibility is the Throttle position sensor is bad. when the vehicle is off, locate it, it will be on the throttle on the other side of the housing from where the cable connects. you can unplug this and use an ohm meter to check I believe the outside terminals while opening the throttle slowly. If at any time its open the ohms increase or go over the limit then the switch is bad and it sends a closed throttle signal to the computer which cuts off the fuel supply to the engine which creates a bump feeling, or a jerking.

What will cause a car to shake if it has new tires new rotors and new drums?

It sounds like the tire or tires are improperly balanced. That is the most likely answer, though it could be other things, too.

When you hit a bump it feels like the wheel is going to fall off?

Do you have good ball joints and good shocks/struts? Are shock absorbers in good condition? Are any radius arm/strut rod bushings in good condition? Are struts and strut mounts in good condition?

What does it mean if your car is shaking violently at 50 MPH?

My steering wheel shakes what could this mean?

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try getting your car re-aligned.

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