gcook

Did anyone ever experience this? When I got the car the steering was loose (ish) and later it got tighter. I took it in for service and 1) they changed the rack and pinion, next time 2) they changed the power steering pump.. but when I drive it, it is pretty tough. It reminds me of my 69 bug with manual steering.

Has anyone had this problem? I only have 38k on it. I am considering trading it in for an 09, after the "hype", if I cannot get it fixed.

It is not a Type S.. It has the original tires and they are in good condition. The car has been regularly mainted, as well.

Thanks

Will Y.

How are the tire pressure and the alignment?
Check the tires for uneven wear.

Low tire pressure will make the steering wheel harder to turn, as well as improper alignment.

G/L.

flip_side

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I had that same feeling in a sense. just installed my h&r coilovers and had an alignment today. after all was done. the car felt ten times more responsive and i was able to freely take turns

svang5

I had the same repair and installation? What measure did you take after this? Mine is killing me. (hard steering)

TLheaven

iTrader: (4)

Same for me, it feels like my power steering is dead. I'll take it into the dealer when I have time.

gcook

they were never able to fix mine.. I am just living with it.. until I get a new car. Luckily I drive the RL and it is loosey goosey

BukvaMan

i wish my steering was stiff all the time

Red Voodoo

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svang5

Bro, it looks like when they installed the new rack and pinion, they didn't loosen some bolt on it. so you're goning to have to head back to the Acura dealer to have them loosen it. I just had mines done at Elk Grove Acura in Sacramento last night. Do you hear a whine on Right U turns as well? Let me know if you ocan duplicate this

gcook

It used to whine when I turned the steering wheel all the way .. but since the rack & pinion replacement, I haven't heard the whine, but the steering is almost like a non-pwr steering car..

svang5

Went to Elk Grove acura last week, after they installed the rack/pinion, it was stiff, i took it back to complain about the stiffness, and they said they forgot to "loosen" up a bolt so the steering would be easier and softer. Ask them about that, it was the under carriage.

ssmtl2nv

iTrader: (2)

My steering is tough as well, pump replaced. i hope it's not the rack. makes little noises when i fuck with the wheel, especially when the car is sitting still....