Two Issues
02-07-2010, 04:55 PM
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Two Issues
My gf's 2007 RDX has a couple of issues I'd like to get some input on.
1) When she puts the key in the ignition, a grinding noise can be heard from the drivers seat, kinda sounds like the power seat motor working. There's no memory seat option on the 07, and we hear it every time right before we start the car.
2) We just experienced a massive snowstorm here in DC, and when my gf took her RDX on open highway, no snow at all on the highway, she said above 60mph there was vibration so severe that the steering wheel shaking (and see it shaking) it felt like the car was coming apart. I thought maybe there could've been snow buildup in the wheelwells so bad that it was affecting the driving, she could've accidentally been in 2nd or 3rd gear, driving with e-brake on, and checking power steering fluid. I also thought maybe VSA and or traction control was limiting her. But the highways were in good condition.
Thanks in advance.
-Chris
1) When she puts the key in the ignition, a grinding noise can be heard from the drivers seat, kinda sounds like the power seat motor working. There's no memory seat option on the 07, and we hear it every time right before we start the car.
2) We just experienced a massive snowstorm here in DC, and when my gf took her RDX on open highway, no snow at all on the highway, she said above 60mph there was vibration so severe that the steering wheel shaking (and see it shaking) it felt like the car was coming apart. I thought maybe there could've been snow buildup in the wheelwells so bad that it was affecting the driving, she could've accidentally been in 2nd or 3rd gear, driving with e-brake on, and checking power steering fluid. I also thought maybe VSA and or traction control was limiting her. But the highways were in good condition.
Thanks in advance.
-Chris
02-08-2010, 04:42 PM
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sounds like a balancing issue; perhaps you lost a weight(s) if its happening above 60 that bad - but if its THAT bad, i had an issue with a mazda cx-7 that vibrated horribly in cold weather, like the car was literally shivering.
02-09-2010, 12:21 AM
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02-09-2010, 06:40 AM
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We had same 28" massive snowstorm here in Philadelphia area.
some snow and ice build up in wheeel area and shaft will do this.
My was so bad at 30mph.
You need to power wash all the ice and snow off.
some snow and ice build up in wheeel area and shaft will do this.
My was so bad at 30mph.
You need to power wash all the ice and snow off.
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02-28-2010, 02:05 PM
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My gf's 2007 RDX has a couple of issues I'd like to get some input on.
1) When she puts the key in the ignition, a grinding noise can be heard from the drivers seat, kinda sounds like the power seat motor working. There's no memory seat option on the 07, and we hear it every time right before we start the car.
2) We just experienced a massive snowstorm here in DC, and when my gf took her RDX on open highway, no snow at all on the highway, she said above 60mph there was vibration so severe that the steering wheel shaking (and see it shaking) it felt like the car was coming apart. I thought maybe there could've been snow buildup in the wheelwells so bad that it was affecting the driving, she could've accidentally been in 2nd or 3rd gear, driving with e-brake on, and checking power steering fluid. I also thought maybe VSA and or traction control was limiting her. But the highways were in good condition.
Thanks in advance.
-Chris
1) When she puts the key in the ignition, a grinding noise can be heard from the drivers seat, kinda sounds like the power seat motor working. There's no memory seat option on the 07, and we hear it every time right before we start the car.
2) We just experienced a massive snowstorm here in DC, and when my gf took her RDX on open highway, no snow at all on the highway, she said above 60mph there was vibration so severe that the steering wheel shaking (and see it shaking) it felt like the car was coming apart. I thought maybe there could've been snow buildup in the wheelwells so bad that it was affecting the driving, she could've accidentally been in 2nd or 3rd gear, driving with e-brake on, and checking power steering fluid. I also thought maybe VSA and or traction control was limiting her. But the highways were in good condition.
Thanks in advance.
-Chris
03-03-2010, 08:50 AM
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Could it be the buildup of snow between the mudflap and the tire? The snow seems to really build up there, and I have to stop and kick each flap until the snow falls off.
03-03-2010, 03:49 PM
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it's generally snow/ice build up around the wheel base...it needs to be cleared out quick.
Generally suggestion would be take it to the car wash, let the water blast it out.
Generally suggestion would be take it to the car wash, let the water blast it out.
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