So today it snowed here, and as I was on my way home I had to drive down a hill that also turns to the right. I wasnt going very fast at all, but once it started sliding down the hill it was gone. It got up a little speed, went sideways, and slammed up against a curb where it stopped.(It hit the curb so hard, the gas filler door popped open). Luckily there wasn't too much (visible) damage but, after moving it away from the curb, the wheel (and tires) absolutely would not move to the left at all. It would move to the right and come back straight, but no left. Also, the traction control light came on and stayed on until I restarted the car.
It was in the middle of a fairly busy street, so out of desperation to move it out of the way as to not be hit by someone else, I gave it a pretty good shove and finally it moved to the left. But... I did hear something crack and grind the first time.
After that, it didnt make any more uncomfortable noises so I nursed it home (about 1 mile away). It moved just fine, but it felt like I was driving through molasses. I hoping its just out of alignment, something like this ---> / |
That doesnt explain the crack and grind though....
Anyone have any ideas what it might be? Or if its safe to nurse it to the dealer?
