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You cant go wrong putting it into TT if you have the ability, but if you dont then dont worry.Andrew
D3 2.7tdv6 2005
D4 3.0 SDV6 Commercial died and gone to LR heaven
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27th Apr 2021 5:58 pm
PROFSR G
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Gazzdid wrote:
Some say TT mode is imperative, some say no point.
Its a bit of a lol
It helps prevent any unwanted adjustments from the EAS, but it's not imperative.
If you open the upper rear tailgate before commencing adjustment it will have a similar effect and EAS interference should be suspended.yµ (idµ - eAµ) ψ=mψ
27th Apr 2021 8:26 pm
evo8
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I had wheel alignment done recently (after replacing lower arm bushes). But the wheel is not centered while driving straight. So I went back and ask the to redo. They chceck nd they said it is done correctly. The steering wheel is still a bit (cca 2 degrees) off and it os a bit annoying
Planning to try another shop, this time I will put the car in TTM personally. Shall the engine be runnkng while they do the alignment or only the ignition needs to be on? If all truned of, i guess the ttm will not do anything.2013 D4 TDV6 S; Baltic Blue; IID Tool BT
2007 D3 TDV6 SE, Auto; club Faultmate MSV2
9th Dec 2021 10:28 am
PROFSR G
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TTM does not have any influence on the steering angle, only the prevention of suspension heights shifting during adjustment. Steering wheel shift are a result of it not being locked in position whilst the front track is being adjusted. Sometimes though the steering wheel will have to be removed and repositioned.
So either it has been done incorrectly, or the steering wheel has to be repositioned. In any case your steering angle sensor will be out of whack now too. (will need a reset once it's been done correctly) Get it done again elsewhere preferably by a specialist who knows these cars. yµ (idµ - eAµ) ψ=mψ
9th Dec 2021 1:02 pm
evo8
Member Since: 29 Jan 2008
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Thank you.
Definitelly will try some other shop.
However the selfleveling has an impact on the steering as well. Sometimes when the car settles while stationary you can feel a bit of the movement in the steering wheel. So maybe they havent locked the steering while doing the alignment, car has leveled, moved the steering a bit and they havent noticed.
Hopefully get this done properly soon2013 D4 TDV6 S; Baltic Blue; IID Tool BT
2007 D3 TDV6 SE, Auto; club Faultmate MSV2
10th Dec 2021 6:26 am
eightfoot
Member Since: 12 Apr 2015
Location: sunny essex
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just to clarify tight tolerance mode does not stop it from adjusting what it does is to allow the suspension to self level if there is a greater difference that 3mm between the 4x corners,in normal mode the allowance is upto 10mm difference between corners before it will try to self level
whats more important is the spannerman setting up the equipment and adjusting the alinement as if he is rubbish so will your alinement be rubbish please excuse any grammer/punctuation mistakes,i'm thick,thankyou
current vehicles 2005 d3 2013 d4
10th Dec 2021 11:47 am
PROFSR G
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Yes, in TTM it restricts adjustment tolerance to +/- 3 mm. yµ (idµ - eAµ) ψ=mψ
10th Dec 2021 2:50 pm
M3DPO
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Is it worth using TTM when adjusting the suspension height?It can when others can't,
It will when others won't,
It goes where others don't.
10th Dec 2021 8:49 pm
PROFSR G
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Yes it is useful especially if there's a lot of faffing during the adjustments, but people get "hung up" on using it when in reality for most cases it's not strictly necessary.
Not much use for suspension heights though as the opposite corners are locked anyway during calibrations yµ (idµ - eAµ) ψ=mψ
10th Dec 2021 9:15 pm
evo8
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Location: Zalesie
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Based on the report from the alignment, all alignments are showing within the green range. So should I only reposition the steering wheel and reset/recalibrate steering sensor instead of hoing to another shop to do it again (and pay again)?2013 D4 TDV6 S; Baltic Blue; IID Tool BT
2007 D3 TDV6 SE, Auto; club Faultmate MSV2
12th Dec 2021 6:55 am
eightfoot
Member Since: 12 Apr 2015
Location: sunny essex
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if all readings are green then i dont see any advantage going to someone else (does it drive ok) just reset the steering calibration if you have an iid then enjoy the drive just keep an eye out for unusual wear on the tyres
as a side note my steering wheel can sometimes look a tiny bit off centre but this is normally when i am on a road with a noticeable camber
also was the steering wheel centred before the alinement was checked ?please excuse any grammer/punctuation mistakes,i'm thick,thankyou
current vehicles 2005 d3 2013 d4
12th Dec 2021 10:07 am
evo8
Member Since: 29 Jan 2008
Location: Zalesie
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the steering wheel was perfectly centered before the lower front arm bushings replacement and subsequent alignment.
Tried now on diferent roads, also put a brand new winter tires on - still not centered - see picture.
So I guess - steering wheel off, center it and then reset steering angle via IID tool?
2013 D4 TDV6 S; Baltic Blue; IID Tool BT
2007 D3 TDV6 SE, Auto; club Faultmate MSV2
12th Dec 2021 3:38 pm
eightfoot
Member Since: 12 Apr 2015
Location: sunny essex
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nope take it back to whoever did the alinement they should put the wheel straight before adjusting the alinement,obviously didn't do it right so redo or refund money and go to someone that knows what there doing
dont think you will get it right removing it to straighten itplease excuse any grammer/punctuation mistakes,i'm thick,thankyou
current vehicles 2005 d3 2013 d4
12th Dec 2021 4:49 pm
M3DPO
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No need to remove steering wheel if you’ve got an Iid tool It can when others can't,
It will when others won't,
It goes where others don't.
13th Dec 2021 8:46 am
M3DPO
Member Since: 22 Sep 2010
Location: Notts.
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[quote="aja4x4"]
twr7cx wrote:
aja4x4 wrote:
Dont forget to calibrate your steering angle sensor as well after the alignment
Its very easy
you need to drive the vehicle and mark the position of the steering wheel when driving straight.
I put a strip of insulating tape on top of the dash and then when driving i place one on the wheel so that it lines up.
Stop the vehicle and align the two marks, using your Gap select calibration then steering and after a couple of seconds it will say operation complete and your all done.
It can when others can't,
It will when others won't,
It goes where others don't.
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