Zip MT steering question

kvik369 · Post by **kvik369** » Tue Feb 22, 2005 6:36 am

Took a header off the kitchen counter with a fetted MT. It still works but the front wheels stay pulled all the way to the right when sitting. Nothing feels stuck(wheels move freely). Steering still works but if I don't steer left, it goes right. Haven't broke one of these down so before I do if anyone has a suggestion of where to look first it would be appreciated.

stagg · Post by **stagg** » Tue Feb 22, 2005 8:58 am

The only thing i can think of would be the spring that returns the motor.. check that.

kvik369 · Post by **kvik369** » Tue Feb 22, 2005 9:46 am

backdrift · Post by **backdrift** » Tue Feb 22, 2005 2:36 pm

Or.. one of the wires came off on the board connection to the servo motor!

-BD

HirotoR34 · Post by **HirotoR34** » Tue Feb 22, 2005 3:28 pm

stop driving off the counter tops.......

stampede_dude · Post by **stampede_dude** » Tue Feb 22, 2005 4:31 pm

what happened is one of your wheels probably took the impact and instead fo the gears stripping they just got forced out of place. im almost sure this is the problem, it happened numerous times on my old se, its just not as obvious here.

betty.k · Post by **betty.k** » Wed Feb 23, 2005 5:38 am

first answer was the best one, the return spring has popped off it's post and gone down one side of it.

crazydave · Post by **crazydave** » Wed Feb 23, 2005 4:27 pm

betty.k wrote:first answer was the best one, the return spring has popped off it's post and gone down one side of it.

... But if the spring pops off, why would it always go to the the right? Wouldn't it just stay in it last position?

I'm thinking stampede_dude is on to something.

betty.k · Post by **betty.k** » Wed Feb 23, 2005 4:39 pm

could be the spring is shorter on that side.

but i gotta admit, i've NEVER looked inside at the steering mechanism in my mt!!

Finks · Post by **Finks** » Wed Feb 23, 2005 6:43 pm

I have, it's very simular to a bit, just a larger spring on a longer arm. If it got stuck on one side of the spring that would cause the problem he discribed. Normally the "pin" sits between the two metal parts of the spring, thereby automatically centering it when nothing is touched on the directional. Because he is outside of this it presses the pin all the way to one side or the other (depending on what side it poped out on) I would bet money on it that this is his problem.

stampede_dude · Post by **stampede_dude** » Thu Feb 24, 2005 6:10 am

yeah but there are still gears in the mt steering...some pretty big ones, about 3 total(and hella hard to put back together)...im thinking youll need to take the bottom cover off under the front 2 wheels to make sure it wasnt the spring...its hard to get back together but its easier than doing it from the top. alot easier.

kvik369 · Post by **kvik369** » Thu Feb 24, 2005 3:52 pm

Haven't had too much time lately but probably tomorrow I'll open it up. I'll let you know what I find. Tanx again

kvik369 · Post by **kvik369** » Fri Feb 25, 2005 10:16 am

ok success
the spring was screwed up. It wasn't off but it was to the side a little. What a pain in the ass these things are. But I learned a lot. Took the bottom off. After numerous attempts and resoldering wires, I got it. If I have to go in again it'll be a lot easier.

And to HirotoR34, you smart ass. Trust me I learned. I was playing with the baby on the counter and when I dodged her, thats when I took the header. Won't do that again. Especially with a fetted one. Thanks guys.