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Sep 7, 2018 | 06:14 AM

Ayden pahle

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Pulling to the side randomly

Hello this is my first post here but I've been prompted to join because my 2000 S-Type has randomly jerking to either side of the road. I have no idea what it could be any help would be appreciated

Sep 7, 2018 | 08:08 AM

JagV8

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Check suspension items. You'll have worn bushes or the like.

Sep 7, 2018 | 09:44 AM

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Originally Posted by Ayden pahle

Hello this is my first post here but I've been prompted to join because my 2000 S-Type has randomly jerking to either side of the road. I have no idea what it could be any help would be appreciated

Is this when just driving down the road, or when braking?

Also, seeing as this is your first post, you should consider going to the New Members Forum and introducing yourself... the forum can be found here:

https://www.jaguarforums.com/forum/n...-intro-must-5/

Welcome.

Sep 7, 2018 | 10:18 AM

Ayden pahle

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Check suspension items. You'll have worn bushes or the like.

Thank you I'll take a look at them

Sep 7, 2018 | 10:20 AM

Ayden pahle

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It does it while just driving down the road and it's kinda random and extreme when it dies. IllI look at the new members form thank you

Sep 7, 2018 | 12:20 PM

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Hello this is my first post here but I've been prompted to join because my 2000 S-Type has randomly jerking to either side of the road. I have no idea what it could be any help would be appreciated

Welcome to the forum.

I went through something similar with my ‘02. On a rutted freeway, after hitting a bump it would practically change lanes by itself. The problem progressed quickly within only a couple of days and was quite spooky.

A local tire chain quickly diagnosed a bad ball joint on one side. The repair was very reasonable, under $300 IIRC. If you go to the dealer, they will replace the entire suspension arm and charge accordingly. The aftermarket repair (just the ball joint) was much more cost effective.

Be aware it can be tricky for us amateurs to properly diagnose suspensions faults. Sometimes the springs put a load on the worn components. Even with vehicle up on jacks, there may still be some tension present that masks play from worn parts.