Hi guys,
Newbie here and a bit of a novice so please be gentle!
So I've got a 2014 Insignia 2.0 SRI VXLine Ecoflex. A few months ago I had the intermittent issue of the ESC and ABS light coming on which was "resolved" by the family mechanic by removing a metal ring that had perished on the pickup bearings. I've always trusted this mechanic but removing and not replacing something...I'm not sure! Ever since then, things have been fine, although I've never been that happy with the steering response, it's always felt loose/light to me.
This past couple of days the steering/traction has become ridiculous! Going round a roundabout at relatively low speed, I lost traction on the front but managed to correct it instantly. At first I put this down to damp conditions and possibly something on the road...oil etc. until today! I have to use country roads to get to and from work and today's journey felt like driving on ice/on the verge of aquaplaning even though the roads are dry albeit cold!
I had two brand new decent mid-range tyres fitted a couple of months ago and had the wheel alignment done. Pressures and tread are good all the way round and traction control is on!
I plan on visiting a garage tomorrow, but want to go armed with some ideas on what it might be. So if any one has any thoughts, that would be much appreciated.
Cheers guys!
Al
Newbie here and a bit of a novice so please be gentle!
So I've got a 2014 Insignia 2.0 SRI VXLine Ecoflex. A few months ago I had the intermittent issue of the ESC and ABS light coming on which was "resolved" by the family mechanic by removing a metal ring that had perished on the pickup bearings. I've always trusted this mechanic but removing and not replacing something...I'm not sure! Ever since then, things have been fine, although I've never been that happy with the steering response, it's always felt loose/light to me.
This past couple of days the steering/traction has become ridiculous! Going round a roundabout at relatively low speed, I lost traction on the front but managed to correct it instantly. At first I put this down to damp conditions and possibly something on the road...oil etc. until today! I have to use country roads to get to and from work and today's journey felt like driving on ice/on the verge of aquaplaning even though the roads are dry albeit cold!
I had two brand new decent mid-range tyres fitted a couple of months ago and had the wheel alignment done. Pressures and tread are good all the way round and traction control is on!
I plan on visiting a garage tomorrow, but want to go armed with some ideas on what it might be. So if any one has any thoughts, that would be much appreciated.
Cheers guys!
Al
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