vibration when turning wheel at stand-still

cevansmdx · 11-17-2009, 09:35 AM

I've got an 04 MDX with about 55K miles. I notice that if you turn the steering wheel when the vehicle is at stand-still, it feels like the steering is sticky - the wheel jumps back and forth a little in your hand while you're turning it. If you rev the engine, the vibration subsides and it feels fine turning the wheel while the vehicle is moving. I asked the dealership about it and got the old "it's a normal characteristic of the vehicle" line. They said they've replaced racks and power steering pumps on other MDXs and it hasn't solved the problem. Anybody here have similar issues? The vehicle is about to go off of warranty and I wanna try to get this resolved before then.

asher454 · 11-17-2009, 02:28 PM

Yeah my MDX only does it when the climate control is on, sorry i dont know wats going on i have about 79k on a 06

JL_SS · 11-17-2009, 03:29 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by cevansmdx
I've got an 04 MDX with about 55K miles. I notice that if you turn the steering wheel when the vehicle is at stand-still, it feels like the steering is sticky - the wheel jumps back and forth a little in your hand while you're turning it. If you rev the engine, the vibration subsides and it feels fine turning the wheel while the vehicle is moving. I asked the dealership about it and got the old "it's a normal characteristic of the vehicle" line. They said they've replaced racks and power steering pumps on other MDXs and it hasn't solved the problem. Anybody here have similar issues? The vehicle is about to go off of warranty and I wanna try to get this resolved before then.

I can't answer whether it is common, but make sure the problem is well documented now so that you can push for coverage if something fails out of warranty. In fact, I would request that an appointment be made with the local Acura rep so that you can demonstrate the problem to them.

You can also ask if there are any similiar year/mileage used MDX's on the lot so that you can experience them all exhibiting this "characteristic".

My guess is that they are reluctant to do anything because they don't wind up getting fully reimbursed by Acura for all their troubleshooting/part replacement time. It sounds like they have been burned by this before. Otherwise they would be very happy to earn easy warranty money.

Fanelle · 11-17-2009, 06:34 PM

Get a turkey baster, suction the power steering fluid out of your system and refill with new. The pulsing will be gone immediately. 10 dollar fix in under 10 minutes

Read the last 2 posts

Surges in steering wheel...

Quote:

Originally posted by JL_SS

I can't answer whether it is common, but make sure the problem is well documented now so that you can push for coverage if something fails out of warranty. In fact, I would request that an appointment be made with the local Acura rep so that you can demonstrate the problem to them.

You can also ask if there are any similiar year/mileage used MDX's on the lot so that you can experience them all exhibiting this "characteristic".

My guess is that they are reluctant to do anything because they don't wind up getting fully reimbursed by Acura for all their troubleshooting/part replacement time. It sounds like they have been burned by this before. Otherwise they would be very happy to earn easy warranty money.

cevansmdx · 11-17-2009, 11:26 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by Fanelle
Get a turkey baster, suction the power steering fluid out of your system and refill with new. The pulsing will be gone immediately. 10 dollar fix in under 10 minutes

Read the last 2 posts

Surges in steering wheel...

Outstanding - I will give that a try ASAP. Thanx very much for the info!!

carguy07 · 11-18-2009, 09:30 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by Fanelle
Get a turkey baster, suction the power steering fluid out of your system and refill with new. The pulsing will be gone immediately. 10 dollar fix in under 10 minutes

Read the last 2 posts

Surges in steering wheel...

Mine does it too, looks like it's time to change the fluid out. Is OE fluid best to use? Got a part # for the fluid by chance?

Marcos12 · 11-19-2009, 06:35 AM

This is very easy to do
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Marcos12 · 11-19-2009, 06:36 AM

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**midnightMDX** · 11-19-2009, 11:38 AM

Thanks for posting that Marcos!

I think you said it in another post, but what reference are you using?

cevansmdx · 11-19-2009, 11:13 PM

Great info guys. Thanx very much.

SBM MDX · 11-23-2009, 02:38 PM

From this post:

jacking up the mdx

I believe Marcos12 was using this:

http://www.eautorepair.net/Marketing...p?VID=&Count=Y

Looks like an on line Mitchell Manual.

**midnightMDX** · 11-23-2009, 09:19 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by SBM MDX
From this post:

jacking up the mdx

I believe Marcos12 was using this:

http://www.eautorepair.net/Marketing...p?VID=&Count=Y

Looks like an on line Mitchell Manual.

Thanks! Looks like $29.99 for a year subscription.

illin · 11-23-2009, 10:27 PM

I use Alldata DIY.

They have a 5 year option for around $40 and the manuals are top-notch.

In fact, my independent mechanic is the one that turned me onto the service. I believe they have a professional option that allows them access to any car.

This service has paid for itself 100x over...no question about it.

romicva · 04-14-2010, 09:17 PM

After I changed the fluid (carefully followed the steps). There's screeching noise coming from the steering pump area. Did you also experience the noise? I did not do the turn lock to lock after refilling. The noise scared me away. Any information would be appreciated. Thank you.

carguy07 · 04-14-2010, 10:02 PM

You have to do the the turn to lock thing back and forth to bleed out the air (probably what is making the noise).

11-17-2009, 09:35 AM	#1 (permalink)
cevansmdx Registered User Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: New york city Posts: 36	vibration when turning wheel at stand-still I've got an 04 MDX with about 55K miles. I notice that if you turn the steering wheel when the vehicle is at stand-still, it feels like the steering is sticky - the wheel jumps back and forth a little in your hand while you're turning it. If you rev the engine, the vibration subsides and it feels fine turning the wheel while the vehicle is moving. I asked the dealership about it and got the old "it's a normal characteristic of the vehicle" line. They said they've replaced racks and power steering pumps on other MDXs and it hasn't solved the problem. Anybody here have similar issues? The vehicle is about to go off of warranty and I wanna try to get this resolved before then. __________________ 2004 Midnight Blue MDX Base w/ Manik sidesteps, factory roof rack, wide BSMs 2006 Nubian Black Pearl TL w A-spec skirt kit

11-17-2009, 02:28 PM	#2 (permalink)
asher454 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: NY Posts: 46	Yeah my MDX only does it when the climate control is on, sorry i dont know wats going on i have about 79k on a 06 __________________ Aspen White, HID 4300k, Hoen fogs, Res, Nav

11-19-2009, 06:35 AM	#7 (permalink)
Marcos12 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: New York Posts: 77	This is very easy to do Page 1 Attached Thumbnails

11-19-2009, 06:36 AM	#8 (permalink)
Marcos12 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: New York Posts: 77	PAGE 2 Attached Thumbnails

11-19-2009, 11:38 AM	#9 (permalink)
midnightMDX Super Moderator Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Chi-town Posts: 10,566	Thanks for posting that Marcos! I think you said it in another post, but what reference are you using? __________________ *2001-2006 MDX FAQ* 2002 Subaru Impreza WRX Wagon 2004 MDX Touring - Midnight Blue Pearl

11-19-2009, 11:13 PM	#10 (permalink)
cevansmdx Registered User Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: New york city Posts: 36	Great info guys. Thanx very much. __________________ 2004 Midnight Blue MDX Base w/ Manik sidesteps, factory roof rack, wide BSMs 2006 Nubian Black Pearl TL w A-spec skirt kit

11-23-2009, 02:38 PM	#11 (permalink)
SBM MDX Super Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: SF Bay Area Posts: 1,085	what reference are you using? From this post: jacking up the mdx I believe Marcos12 was using this: http://www.eautorepair.net/Marketing...p?VID=&Count=Y Looks like an on line Mitchell Manual. __________________ '06 MDX Touring/NAV/RES midnightMDX’s ’01–’06 FAQs

11-23-2009, 10:27 PM	#13 (permalink)
illin Registered User Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Land of Lincoln Posts: 174	I use Alldata DIY. They have a 5 year option for around $40 and the manuals are top-notch. In fact, my independent mechanic is the one that turned me onto the service. I believe they have a professional option that allows them access to any car. This service has paid for itself 100x over...no question about it.

04-14-2010, 09:17 PM	#14 (permalink)
romicva Registered User Join Date: May 2006 Location: Northern Virginia Posts: 53	Noise after fluid change - normal? After I changed the fluid (carefully followed the steps). There's screeching noise coming from the steering pump area. Did you also experience the noise? I did not do the turn lock to lock after refilling. The noise scared me away. Any information would be appreciated. Thank you. __________________ my other car is a Subaru

04-14-2010, 10:02 PM	#15 (permalink)
carguy07 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2009 Posts: 949	You have to do the the turn to lock thing back and forth to bleed out the air (probably what is making the noise).

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