2004 Honda Accord Steering problem
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Re: 2004 Honda Accord Steering problem
Steering wheel return is determined by the front alignment with caster and
steering axis inclination (SAI). If these are off it could cause a return
problem accompanied with a pull. It could also be a problem with the
steering rack. The fluid flow through the valve body of the rack has to be
correct for correct steering application pressure and return. Either way,
it needs to go to a dealer who isn't handing out BS.
"Al Pardo" <pardok@hotmail.com> wrote in message
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> Greetings
>
> I bought this 2004 new Honda Accord V-6 a month ago. Few days after, I
> noticed that the steering was a little strange, and that the car was
> pulling to the right.
>
> I took the car to the dealer and they found that the car needed an
> alignment job. After this, the car improved a little bit but I still
> have this situation with the steering. I feel that turning to the left
> offers a lot more resistance than turning to the right.
>
> If I turn to the right the steering wheel will return back to the
> center position very gently as the car is moving away from the curve
> (like in any other car), But if I turn to the left, the steering wheel
> tries to move back to the center position immediately and very
> persistently.
>
> The people at the dealer told me that this kind of resistance is
> normal because the steering wheel is closer to the left tire.
>
> I also ask them to switch the front tires but this made no difference.
>
> Any comments will be appreciated.
>
> Thanks
> Al
steering axis inclination (SAI). If these are off it could cause a return
problem accompanied with a pull. It could also be a problem with the
steering rack. The fluid flow through the valve body of the rack has to be
correct for correct steering application pressure and return. Either way,
it needs to go to a dealer who isn't handing out BS.
"Al Pardo" <pardok@hotmail.com> wrote in message
news:40468a56.0402120813.2beb99c7@posting.google.c om...
> Greetings
>
> I bought this 2004 new Honda Accord V-6 a month ago. Few days after, I
> noticed that the steering was a little strange, and that the car was
> pulling to the right.
>
> I took the car to the dealer and they found that the car needed an
> alignment job. After this, the car improved a little bit but I still
> have this situation with the steering. I feel that turning to the left
> offers a lot more resistance than turning to the right.
>
> If I turn to the right the steering wheel will return back to the
> center position very gently as the car is moving away from the curve
> (like in any other car), But if I turn to the left, the steering wheel
> tries to move back to the center position immediately and very
> persistently.
>
> The people at the dealer told me that this kind of resistance is
> normal because the steering wheel is closer to the left tire.
>
> I also ask them to switch the front tires but this made no difference.
>
> Any comments will be appreciated.
>
> Thanks
> Al
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Re: 2004 Honda Accord Steering problem
Steering wheel return is determined by the front alignment with caster and
steering axis inclination (SAI). If these are off it could cause a return
problem accompanied with a pull. It could also be a problem with the
steering rack. The fluid flow through the valve body of the rack has to be
correct for correct steering application pressure and return. Either way,
it needs to go to a dealer who isn't handing out BS.
"Al Pardo" <pardok@hotmail.com> wrote in message
news:40468a56.0402120813.2beb99c7@posting.google.c om...
> Greetings
>
> I bought this 2004 new Honda Accord V-6 a month ago. Few days after, I
> noticed that the steering was a little strange, and that the car was
> pulling to the right.
>
> I took the car to the dealer and they found that the car needed an
> alignment job. After this, the car improved a little bit but I still
> have this situation with the steering. I feel that turning to the left
> offers a lot more resistance than turning to the right.
>
> If I turn to the right the steering wheel will return back to the
> center position very gently as the car is moving away from the curve
> (like in any other car), But if I turn to the left, the steering wheel
> tries to move back to the center position immediately and very
> persistently.
>
> The people at the dealer told me that this kind of resistance is
> normal because the steering wheel is closer to the left tire.
>
> I also ask them to switch the front tires but this made no difference.
>
> Any comments will be appreciated.
>
> Thanks
> Al
steering axis inclination (SAI). If these are off it could cause a return
problem accompanied with a pull. It could also be a problem with the
steering rack. The fluid flow through the valve body of the rack has to be
correct for correct steering application pressure and return. Either way,
it needs to go to a dealer who isn't handing out BS.
"Al Pardo" <pardok@hotmail.com> wrote in message
news:40468a56.0402120813.2beb99c7@posting.google.c om...
> Greetings
>
> I bought this 2004 new Honda Accord V-6 a month ago. Few days after, I
> noticed that the steering was a little strange, and that the car was
> pulling to the right.
>
> I took the car to the dealer and they found that the car needed an
> alignment job. After this, the car improved a little bit but I still
> have this situation with the steering. I feel that turning to the left
> offers a lot more resistance than turning to the right.
>
> If I turn to the right the steering wheel will return back to the
> center position very gently as the car is moving away from the curve
> (like in any other car), But if I turn to the left, the steering wheel
> tries to move back to the center position immediately and very
> persistently.
>
> The people at the dealer told me that this kind of resistance is
> normal because the steering wheel is closer to the left tire.
>
> I also ask them to switch the front tires but this made no difference.
>
> Any comments will be appreciated.
>
> Thanks
> Al
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Re: 2004 Honda Accord Steering problem
I have an '04 Accord EX V6 and it also pulls whichever way the road is
crowned. Took it to an independent alignment shop (I don't have much faith
in alignment jobs done under warranty) and was told the castor and camber
are not adjustable on a Honda. He did adjust the toe-in a little but it
still pulls. Guess I'll have to live with it but it sure p----- me off.
"Al Pardo" <pardok@hotmail.com> wrote in message
news:40468a56.0402120813.2beb99c7@posting.google.c om...
> Greetings
>
> I bought this 2004 new Honda Accord V-6 a month ago. Few days after, I
> noticed that the steering was a little strange, and that the car was
> pulling to the right.
>
> I took the car to the dealer and they found that the car needed an
> alignment job. After this, the car improved a little bit but I still
> have this situation with the steering. I feel that turning to the left
> offers a lot more resistance than turning to the right.
>
> If I turn to the right the steering wheel will return back to the
> center position very gently as the car is moving away from the curve
> (like in any other car), But if I turn to the left, the steering wheel
> tries to move back to the center position immediately and very
> persistently.
>
> The people at the dealer told me that this kind of resistance is
> normal because the steering wheel is closer to the left tire.
>
> I also ask them to switch the front tires but this made no difference.
>
> Any comments will be appreciated.
>
> Thanks
> Al
crowned. Took it to an independent alignment shop (I don't have much faith
in alignment jobs done under warranty) and was told the castor and camber
are not adjustable on a Honda. He did adjust the toe-in a little but it
still pulls. Guess I'll have to live with it but it sure p----- me off.
"Al Pardo" <pardok@hotmail.com> wrote in message
news:40468a56.0402120813.2beb99c7@posting.google.c om...
> Greetings
>
> I bought this 2004 new Honda Accord V-6 a month ago. Few days after, I
> noticed that the steering was a little strange, and that the car was
> pulling to the right.
>
> I took the car to the dealer and they found that the car needed an
> alignment job. After this, the car improved a little bit but I still
> have this situation with the steering. I feel that turning to the left
> offers a lot more resistance than turning to the right.
>
> If I turn to the right the steering wheel will return back to the
> center position very gently as the car is moving away from the curve
> (like in any other car), But if I turn to the left, the steering wheel
> tries to move back to the center position immediately and very
> persistently.
>
> The people at the dealer told me that this kind of resistance is
> normal because the steering wheel is closer to the left tire.
>
> I also ask them to switch the front tires but this made no difference.
>
> Any comments will be appreciated.
>
> Thanks
> Al
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Re: 2004 Honda Accord Steering problem
I have an '04 Accord EX V6 and it also pulls whichever way the road is
crowned. Took it to an independent alignment shop (I don't have much faith
in alignment jobs done under warranty) and was told the castor and camber
are not adjustable on a Honda. He did adjust the toe-in a little but it
still pulls. Guess I'll have to live with it but it sure p----- me off.
"Al Pardo" <pardok@hotmail.com> wrote in message
news:40468a56.0402120813.2beb99c7@posting.google.c om...
> Greetings
>
> I bought this 2004 new Honda Accord V-6 a month ago. Few days after, I
> noticed that the steering was a little strange, and that the car was
> pulling to the right.
>
> I took the car to the dealer and they found that the car needed an
> alignment job. After this, the car improved a little bit but I still
> have this situation with the steering. I feel that turning to the left
> offers a lot more resistance than turning to the right.
>
> If I turn to the right the steering wheel will return back to the
> center position very gently as the car is moving away from the curve
> (like in any other car), But if I turn to the left, the steering wheel
> tries to move back to the center position immediately and very
> persistently.
>
> The people at the dealer told me that this kind of resistance is
> normal because the steering wheel is closer to the left tire.
>
> I also ask them to switch the front tires but this made no difference.
>
> Any comments will be appreciated.
>
> Thanks
> Al
crowned. Took it to an independent alignment shop (I don't have much faith
in alignment jobs done under warranty) and was told the castor and camber
are not adjustable on a Honda. He did adjust the toe-in a little but it
still pulls. Guess I'll have to live with it but it sure p----- me off.
"Al Pardo" <pardok@hotmail.com> wrote in message
news:40468a56.0402120813.2beb99c7@posting.google.c om...
> Greetings
>
> I bought this 2004 new Honda Accord V-6 a month ago. Few days after, I
> noticed that the steering was a little strange, and that the car was
> pulling to the right.
>
> I took the car to the dealer and they found that the car needed an
> alignment job. After this, the car improved a little bit but I still
> have this situation with the steering. I feel that turning to the left
> offers a lot more resistance than turning to the right.
>
> If I turn to the right the steering wheel will return back to the
> center position very gently as the car is moving away from the curve
> (like in any other car), But if I turn to the left, the steering wheel
> tries to move back to the center position immediately and very
> persistently.
>
> The people at the dealer told me that this kind of resistance is
> normal because the steering wheel is closer to the left tire.
>
> I also ask them to switch the front tires but this made no difference.
>
> Any comments will be appreciated.
>
> Thanks
> Al
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Re: 2004 Honda Accord Steering problem
I have an '04 Accord EX V6 and it also pulls whichever way the road is
crowned. Took it to an independent alignment shop (I don't have much faith
in alignment jobs done under warranty) and was told the castor and camber
are not adjustable on a Honda. He did adjust the toe-in a little but it
still pulls. Guess I'll have to live with it but it sure p----- me off.
"Al Pardo" <pardok@hotmail.com> wrote in message
news:40468a56.0402120813.2beb99c7@posting.google.c om...
> Greetings
>
> I bought this 2004 new Honda Accord V-6 a month ago. Few days after, I
> noticed that the steering was a little strange, and that the car was
> pulling to the right.
>
> I took the car to the dealer and they found that the car needed an
> alignment job. After this, the car improved a little bit but I still
> have this situation with the steering. I feel that turning to the left
> offers a lot more resistance than turning to the right.
>
> If I turn to the right the steering wheel will return back to the
> center position very gently as the car is moving away from the curve
> (like in any other car), But if I turn to the left, the steering wheel
> tries to move back to the center position immediately and very
> persistently.
>
> The people at the dealer told me that this kind of resistance is
> normal because the steering wheel is closer to the left tire.
>
> I also ask them to switch the front tires but this made no difference.
>
> Any comments will be appreciated.
>
> Thanks
> Al
crowned. Took it to an independent alignment shop (I don't have much faith
in alignment jobs done under warranty) and was told the castor and camber
are not adjustable on a Honda. He did adjust the toe-in a little but it
still pulls. Guess I'll have to live with it but it sure p----- me off.
"Al Pardo" <pardok@hotmail.com> wrote in message
news:40468a56.0402120813.2beb99c7@posting.google.c om...
> Greetings
>
> I bought this 2004 new Honda Accord V-6 a month ago. Few days after, I
> noticed that the steering was a little strange, and that the car was
> pulling to the right.
>
> I took the car to the dealer and they found that the car needed an
> alignment job. After this, the car improved a little bit but I still
> have this situation with the steering. I feel that turning to the left
> offers a lot more resistance than turning to the right.
>
> If I turn to the right the steering wheel will return back to the
> center position very gently as the car is moving away from the curve
> (like in any other car), But if I turn to the left, the steering wheel
> tries to move back to the center position immediately and very
> persistently.
>
> The people at the dealer told me that this kind of resistance is
> normal because the steering wheel is closer to the left tire.
>
> I also ask them to switch the front tires but this made no difference.
>
> Any comments will be appreciated.
>
> Thanks
> Al
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Re: 2004 Honda Accord Steering problem
I have an '04 Accord EX V6 and it also pulls whichever way the road is
crowned. Took it to an independent alignment shop (I don't have much faith
in alignment jobs done under warranty) and was told the castor and camber
are not adjustable on a Honda. He did adjust the toe-in a little but it
still pulls. Guess I'll have to live with it but it sure p----- me off.
"Al Pardo" <pardok@hotmail.com> wrote in message
news:40468a56.0402120813.2beb99c7@posting.google.c om...
> Greetings
>
> I bought this 2004 new Honda Accord V-6 a month ago. Few days after, I
> noticed that the steering was a little strange, and that the car was
> pulling to the right.
>
> I took the car to the dealer and they found that the car needed an
> alignment job. After this, the car improved a little bit but I still
> have this situation with the steering. I feel that turning to the left
> offers a lot more resistance than turning to the right.
>
> If I turn to the right the steering wheel will return back to the
> center position very gently as the car is moving away from the curve
> (like in any other car), But if I turn to the left, the steering wheel
> tries to move back to the center position immediately and very
> persistently.
>
> The people at the dealer told me that this kind of resistance is
> normal because the steering wheel is closer to the left tire.
>
> I also ask them to switch the front tires but this made no difference.
>
> Any comments will be appreciated.
>
> Thanks
> Al
crowned. Took it to an independent alignment shop (I don't have much faith
in alignment jobs done under warranty) and was told the castor and camber
are not adjustable on a Honda. He did adjust the toe-in a little but it
still pulls. Guess I'll have to live with it but it sure p----- me off.
"Al Pardo" <pardok@hotmail.com> wrote in message
news:40468a56.0402120813.2beb99c7@posting.google.c om...
> Greetings
>
> I bought this 2004 new Honda Accord V-6 a month ago. Few days after, I
> noticed that the steering was a little strange, and that the car was
> pulling to the right.
>
> I took the car to the dealer and they found that the car needed an
> alignment job. After this, the car improved a little bit but I still
> have this situation with the steering. I feel that turning to the left
> offers a lot more resistance than turning to the right.
>
> If I turn to the right the steering wheel will return back to the
> center position very gently as the car is moving away from the curve
> (like in any other car), But if I turn to the left, the steering wheel
> tries to move back to the center position immediately and very
> persistently.
>
> The people at the dealer told me that this kind of resistance is
> normal because the steering wheel is closer to the left tire.
>
> I also ask them to switch the front tires but this made no difference.
>
> Any comments will be appreciated.
>
> Thanks
> Al
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Re: 2004 Honda Accord Steering problem
The "official" way to fix it is by replacing the out of spec parts. You
might want to reconsider the dealer for a warranty alignment.
Otherwise, you need to find a frame alignment shop (the places that
straighten twisted cars after accidents). They will be able to correct any
angles that are wrong by either replacing parts or bending the ones you have
back into spec.
On 2/13/04 11:16 AM, in article lNidnUaoX90Nm7Dd4p2dnA@comcast.com, "Ken"
<mnkwmsREMOVETHISTEXT@comcast.net> wrote:
> I have an '04 Accord EX V6 and it also pulls whichever way the road is
> crowned. Took it to an independent alignment shop (I don't have much faith
> in alignment jobs done under warranty) and was told the castor and camber
> are not adjustable on a Honda. He did adjust the toe-in a little but it
> still pulls. Guess I'll have to live with it but it sure p----- me off.
>
>
> "Al Pardo" <pardok@hotmail.com> wrote in message
> news:40468a56.0402120813.2beb99c7@posting.google.c om...
>> Greetings
>>
>> I bought this 2004 new Honda Accord V-6 a month ago. Few days after, I
>> noticed that the steering was a little strange, and that the car was
>> pulling to the right.
>>
>> I took the car to the dealer and they found that the car needed an
>> alignment job. After this, the car improved a little bit but I still
>> have this situation with the steering. I feel that turning to the left
>> offers a lot more resistance than turning to the right.
>>
>> If I turn to the right the steering wheel will return back to the
>> center position very gently as the car is moving away from the curve
>> (like in any other car), But if I turn to the left, the steering wheel
>> tries to move back to the center position immediately and very
>> persistently.
>>
>> The people at the dealer told me that this kind of resistance is
>> normal because the steering wheel is closer to the left tire.
>>
>> I also ask them to switch the front tires but this made no difference.
>>
>> Any comments will be appreciated.
>>
>> Thanks
>> Al
>
>
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Re: 2004 Honda Accord Steering problem
The "official" way to fix it is by replacing the out of spec parts. You
might want to reconsider the dealer for a warranty alignment.
Otherwise, you need to find a frame alignment shop (the places that
straighten twisted cars after accidents). They will be able to correct any
angles that are wrong by either replacing parts or bending the ones you have
back into spec.
On 2/13/04 11:16 AM, in article lNidnUaoX90Nm7Dd4p2dnA@comcast.com, "Ken"
<mnkwmsREMOVETHISTEXT@comcast.net> wrote:
> I have an '04 Accord EX V6 and it also pulls whichever way the road is
> crowned. Took it to an independent alignment shop (I don't have much faith
> in alignment jobs done under warranty) and was told the castor and camber
> are not adjustable on a Honda. He did adjust the toe-in a little but it
> still pulls. Guess I'll have to live with it but it sure p----- me off.
>
>
> "Al Pardo" <pardok@hotmail.com> wrote in message
> news:40468a56.0402120813.2beb99c7@posting.google.c om...
>> Greetings
>>
>> I bought this 2004 new Honda Accord V-6 a month ago. Few days after, I
>> noticed that the steering was a little strange, and that the car was
>> pulling to the right.
>>
>> I took the car to the dealer and they found that the car needed an
>> alignment job. After this, the car improved a little bit but I still
>> have this situation with the steering. I feel that turning to the left
>> offers a lot more resistance than turning to the right.
>>
>> If I turn to the right the steering wheel will return back to the
>> center position very gently as the car is moving away from the curve
>> (like in any other car), But if I turn to the left, the steering wheel
>> tries to move back to the center position immediately and very
>> persistently.
>>
>> The people at the dealer told me that this kind of resistance is
>> normal because the steering wheel is closer to the left tire.
>>
>> I also ask them to switch the front tires but this made no difference.
>>
>> Any comments will be appreciated.
>>
>> Thanks
>> Al
>
>
Guest
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Re: 2004 Honda Accord Steering problem
The "official" way to fix it is by replacing the out of spec parts. You
might want to reconsider the dealer for a warranty alignment.
Otherwise, you need to find a frame alignment shop (the places that
straighten twisted cars after accidents). They will be able to correct any
angles that are wrong by either replacing parts or bending the ones you have
back into spec.
On 2/13/04 11:16 AM, in article lNidnUaoX90Nm7Dd4p2dnA@comcast.com, "Ken"
<mnkwmsREMOVETHISTEXT@comcast.net> wrote:
> I have an '04 Accord EX V6 and it also pulls whichever way the road is
> crowned. Took it to an independent alignment shop (I don't have much faith
> in alignment jobs done under warranty) and was told the castor and camber
> are not adjustable on a Honda. He did adjust the toe-in a little but it
> still pulls. Guess I'll have to live with it but it sure p----- me off.
>
>
> "Al Pardo" <pardok@hotmail.com> wrote in message
> news:40468a56.0402120813.2beb99c7@posting.google.c om...
>> Greetings
>>
>> I bought this 2004 new Honda Accord V-6 a month ago. Few days after, I
>> noticed that the steering was a little strange, and that the car was
>> pulling to the right.
>>
>> I took the car to the dealer and they found that the car needed an
>> alignment job. After this, the car improved a little bit but I still
>> have this situation with the steering. I feel that turning to the left
>> offers a lot more resistance than turning to the right.
>>
>> If I turn to the right the steering wheel will return back to the
>> center position very gently as the car is moving away from the curve
>> (like in any other car), But if I turn to the left, the steering wheel
>> tries to move back to the center position immediately and very
>> persistently.
>>
>> The people at the dealer told me that this kind of resistance is
>> normal because the steering wheel is closer to the left tire.
>>
>> I also ask them to switch the front tires but this made no difference.
>>
>> Any comments will be appreciated.
>>
>> Thanks
>> Al
>
>
Guest
Posts: n/a
Re: 2004 Honda Accord Steering problem
The "official" way to fix it is by replacing the out of spec parts. You
might want to reconsider the dealer for a warranty alignment.
Otherwise, you need to find a frame alignment shop (the places that
straighten twisted cars after accidents). They will be able to correct any
angles that are wrong by either replacing parts or bending the ones you have
back into spec.
On 2/13/04 11:16 AM, in article lNidnUaoX90Nm7Dd4p2dnA@comcast.com, "Ken"
<mnkwmsREMOVETHISTEXT@comcast.net> wrote:
> I have an '04 Accord EX V6 and it also pulls whichever way the road is
> crowned. Took it to an independent alignment shop (I don't have much faith
> in alignment jobs done under warranty) and was told the castor and camber
> are not adjustable on a Honda. He did adjust the toe-in a little but it
> still pulls. Guess I'll have to live with it but it sure p----- me off.
>
>
> "Al Pardo" <pardok@hotmail.com> wrote in message
> news:40468a56.0402120813.2beb99c7@posting.google.c om...
>> Greetings
>>
>> I bought this 2004 new Honda Accord V-6 a month ago. Few days after, I
>> noticed that the steering was a little strange, and that the car was
>> pulling to the right.
>>
>> I took the car to the dealer and they found that the car needed an
>> alignment job. After this, the car improved a little bit but I still
>> have this situation with the steering. I feel that turning to the left
>> offers a lot more resistance than turning to the right.
>>
>> If I turn to the right the steering wheel will return back to the
>> center position very gently as the car is moving away from the curve
>> (like in any other car), But if I turn to the left, the steering wheel
>> tries to move back to the center position immediately and very
>> persistently.
>>
>> The people at the dealer told me that this kind of resistance is
>> normal because the steering wheel is closer to the left tire.
>>
>> I also ask them to switch the front tires but this made no difference.
>>
>> Any comments will be appreciated.
>>
>> Thanks
>> Al
>
>
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