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Spooner
02-05-2011, 03:32 PM
[B]Hello all I have a 04 ep3 and just like the topic says there is a severe shaking when I accelerate most of the time. When i move off in first gear its fine but once i shift into second and start accelerating the whole front end starts shaking from side to side, don't know if its an unbalanced tire or what. It tends to stop after a while and whenever i step into it that's when it really starts shaking. Any suggestions? Thanks i really appreciate your help./B]

sLiCk
02-05-2011, 05:01 PM
An out of balance wheel/tire will shimmy proportionally to the speed of the vehicle. It'll get worse the faster you go. I would inspect the front end first to make sure nothing is loose or worn out ie ball joints/tierods etc.

ep3jd
02-05-2011, 05:05 PM
could be an axle, loose lug nuts, improperly balanced wheel, etc