Power Steering Pump Warranty Extension

[5abi]

Originally Posted by ken88

I have a 2008 MDX and live in Canada. I am not experiencing any problems with the hard steering for now. Is it a good idea to have the power steering pump replaced now? Is the dealer under any obligation to replace it even if the steering is fine now? Thank you all for your input.

just complain about it. did you get the letter for that or the software update?

[5abi]

Originally Posted by MDX-SH-AWD

Power Steering TSB attached, going to the dealer to look at this in the morning.

thanks. do you or anyone else have the same thing for software update for tranny that just got released recently? thnaks

[ken88]

I did get the letters regarding the stiff power steering issue and the software update for the torque converter. I called the dealer about the power steering issue but he told me as I am not experiencing any problem now, there is no need to do anything. The software update has been done.

[racerboy88]

Originally Posted by ken88

I did get the letters regarding the stiff power steering issue and the software update for the torque converter. I called the dealer about the power steering issue but he told me as I am not experiencing any problem now, there is no need to do anything. The software update has been done.

Get them to test drive it. I didn't notice it, but my wife did. After a test drive the mechanic suggested getting the work done.

Remember, Acura dealers make no money when they do warranty work, so yes, he will tell you not to bring your truck in.
When my buddy worked for an Acura dealership, he found out that the dealership will get "rewards" for doing the least amount of warranty work compared to other Acura dealerships.

[2008 MDX_Sport]

hello friends, I own a 2008 Sport MDX. Got my power steering pump replaced as a part of the new extended warranty. but i still feel/hear the grumbling of the steering wheel when stationary and the steering is hard at low speeds. honestly, do you think it improved the steering situation in your cases?

[sabooba]

Had the PS pump replaced Friday. Had a loud resonant whine when turning, driving and turning wheel while stationary. Pump was replaced under warranty and the difference is like night and day. Annoying sound is gone, steering is much better. Power steering no longer cuts out when parking as well.

[2008 MDX_Sport]

OK. so the power steering pump replacing fixed the hard/stiff steering problem in almost every 2007-2009 MDXer? I guess, I am the only unlucky guy who is still experiencing the hard steering even after the fix. I like the feel of the steering at high speeds, but not at slow speeds. Can anyone tell me if I can get my ease my steering wheel a little bit, like at low speed/rpm? If I can, what options/fixes I need to look at? can the stealer suggest/fix anything?

[gitchies]

Had mine replaced yesterday....not much of a difference, but the nice thing is they are extending that warranty out til 160,000kms....
Still haven't resolved my torque converter issue though after my software update..they say its fine....