Just got my 2012 TSX 4-cylinder this January. Recently I start to hear little click noise when turning my steering wheel. It's kind of one click noise for about half a circle turning. Is anyone familiar with such kind of problems?

 

Wires inside the wheel and column. Use search feature and you'll find a shit ton of threads about this

 

Thanks, I'll bring it to dealer tomorrow anyway. I just hope it's not a serious problem and the click noise won't get louder.

 

leer elbac

 

Just a follow up of my problem. Went to dealer this morning and the techniciaion told me the noise was not normal. Have to bring it back to dealer on Thursday morning....

 

It is a bad bearing in your steering column. There is a TSB on it and your dealer should take care of it.

 

I've made an appointment and will bring my TSX to dealer on this Thursday to let their technicians deal with it......My car only has 1300 miles, so sad to have this kind problems......

 

It is a minor noise that doesn't affect the operation of the car. My '09 335 left me stranded on the side of the road the first time at 2000 miles because of a failed fuel pump - a problem that BMW knew about since 2007 but failed to adequately address. That's a problem a car shouldn't have.

 

got the same issue. guess i'm bringing mine to the dealership too. i am so far truly disappointed in Acura and their QC. This is not my first odd noise from this vehicle.

 

if its a failed part then I wouldn't be too concerned. Parts fail from time to time. It happens. Warranty should take care of it. However, if its a design issue, then we have a bigger issue.

 

You're right. But this is just one of the many issues for me. I've bought my car into the dealership more times than months I've owned the car. Could be my paranoia and OCD, but I feel like they are legitimate issues. Now I'm bringing in my car again for the steering and also the vehicle slight shuddering/vibrating when putting it into gear. Only happens intermittently though.

 

not only that I called the dealership..and the guy I normally work with says they have no clue of this TSB...

 

i've got access to AllData so I'll check it out....

 

I didn't see any TSBs for the click noise or steering wheel bearing. Most TSBs are for the ELS system and Navs


edit: Nevermind, I found it

10-048
November 17, 2010
Applies To:
2009 TSX - ALL
2010 TSX L4 - From VIN JH4CU2...AC000001 thru JH4CU2...AC035121
2010 TSX V6 - From VIN JH4CU4...AC000001 thru JH4CU4...AC003698
2009-10 TSX: Popping or Clicking When Turning the Steering Wheel

SYMPTOM
A popping or clicking comes from the lower area of the steering column when you turn the steering wheel.
PROBABLE CAUSE
The steering column lower bearing is mis-set.

 

here are the parts needed for those who are out of warranty

CORRECTIVE ACTION
Replace the steering column.
PARTS INFORMATION
Steering Column: P/N 53200-TL2-A03
Torx Bolt (two required): P/N 90134-S6A-A80
Shear Bolt (two required): P/N 35102-5V4-003

 

Gonzo for the winn!

 

I too found this in my 2012 and had it into the dealer. This is what I posted on the following thread:

Turning Steering Wheel Makes Clicking Noise

Just a follow-up: I was told that the techs drove 3 other TSX on their lot and all exhibited this same "click." As I mentioned, the loaner I have with 1500mi on it also has the noise.

The service advisor says that when Acura changed from "power steering" to "electric power steering," this became a characteristic of the vehicle.
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Since that post I have driven two additional 2012 TSX and they also have the same exact noise. If you take the three that the dealer drove, plus my car, the loaner I had and my buddy's cars, that makes 7 that exhibit the same noise.

 

because it's so common and only a small annoyance i've decided against attempting to get it repaired.. not to mention others who've tried ended up with the same issue just a short period later.

i'd rather not have anything repaired or replaced if not necessary.