Is anyone else Having an issue with their steering wheel making a strange noise when you cut it deep?
Here's a video of what I hear

http://youtu.be/vunhIuN4NCE

Thanks!

 

Anyone else with this issue?

 

Not on my wife's v6 Adv

 

I didn't hear it when I tested on my V6 Advance.

 

Thanks for checking! I'm going to have the dealer listen when I got in for my first oil change. Good to know its not in other cars, so maybe it's fixable. When I called the dealership they said that some steering wheels make a noise cause of the electronics and also said it might be a bearing because it's new. It doesn't sound like either to me though.

 

^^ For what its worth, the 2 TLX I test drove never made that sound either. Be careful that the dealer won't try and dismiss the problem as "oh it's normal"

 

Yes that's my fear. Same as the heated seat issue with remote start. They say there isn't a fix. Which that's more of a computer issue I think. I feel this is more mechanical. And it didn't start until about a week after I had it. Frustrating to say the least.

 

Mine doesn't make any noise either... just my

 

^^ yeah but you are old and almost deaf so you wouldn't hear anything anyway *LOL*

 

I've had my V6 Tech AWD for about 4 months and I haven't heard any noise from the steering. Sounds like something rare. Dealer should be able to fix it.

 

no noise here either that would drive me mad

 

I guess if the squeak was in the frequency range that I don't hear well, you may be right... hell, my car could be a squeaky trap! OH NO!

 

If that were my TLX, I would not wait for the oil change, I would be bringing it in. Don't put it off. It has not made that noise on my 2015 TLX advance.

 

I totally would if I lived closer to the dealership. I'm about 2 hours away and just wanted to make one trip. The plus side is that it only makes this noise when you are sitting still or moving very slowly such as turning into a parking space etc. I have not heard it during normal driving. Otherwise it would totally drive me nuts.

 

I was looking for something else, and as usually, came across something else...

This noise may be the Accord's "TSB 13-029. Defective/incorrectly routed cable reel" problem. After all, TLX and Accord are pretty much the same around the steering wheel mechanism and 3rd party parts assembly. Even though the Acura people won't take this into consideration, it may be a good idea to do so because this may mean huge trouble down the road for the TLX...

The official entry is: "A RATTLING NOISE COMING FROM DRIVER'S AIR BAG AND HORN GOES OFF BY ITSELF DUE TO POSSIBLE HORN HARNESS HAS A SHORT ON SRS MODULE RETAINER AND/OR AIR BAG NOT CENTER AND HARNESS FOR CABLE REEL INCORRECTLY ROUTED. MODELS 2013 ACCORD"

(sorry for the caps, I am just copying and pasting).

 

Thanks so much for this info. I'm going ti be sure and mention this when I take it in!

 

I have the same issue. Have you brought yours in yet? Any feedback from the dealer?

 

No I haven't yet. I live about2 hours away so I'm trying to wait it out until my oil change. Do you have the v6 advance package? And do you only hear it when your going at slow speeds??

 

I have a 4cyl tech and it occurs at slow speed or parked

 

Yep same here. Let me know what you find out if you go in before me!

 

Mine is doing the same thing. I took it in once and they did not fix it but messed something else up with the transmission. The noise has only gotten worse and I am going to take it back again to see what they can find out. Mine started doing this when it had 100 miles. Did you ever find out what was causing yours?

 

Oh no! What in the world did they do to the transmission? Which car do u have? Aws/awd? Which package? Mine started within the first week of ownership. Probably around 100-200 miles as well. I only can hear it when I'm driving less than 15 mph and turning into a driveway or parking space. I'm hoping it does not get worse but I am scared to take it in and them start taking stuff apart. How many miles do you have now? I'm at about 3200 and I can't tell a difference in the noise.

 

Apparently a lot of things are computerized and done with software updates. something had to be re-calibrated. Mine started out when I was winding around and around the parking garage. Now it started doing it the majority of times that I turned or even when I was stopped at a light, I would turn the wheel and it would make the noise. I have about 800 miles now. I have the V6 AWS. Took it back in today for the 3rd time and the service guy heard it. I said I don't want it back until it's fixed! And if they can't fix it, I want a new one! Will see what happens!!

 

Yes that's exactly like mine. I can sit in my driveway stopped and turned the wheel and hear it. But if I have any speed at all it doesn't do it. That's the part that is confusing to me. Please let me know what they say. I was so disappointed when this started a few days after I bought it. I wanted a new car to be perfect. Unfortunately, there have been a few other computer type issues that have popped up since this issue. I'm going into the dealer soon to bring my list of problems. Keep me updated so maybe I can get mine resolved when I go!

 

^ As others have mentioned, it really sounds like a wire inside the steering column is being rubbed against when you turn the wheel and you would really hear it while parked.

 

So I just heard from the dealer. Apparently the noise was caused by an air bag mechanism. They replaced the airbag. I am about to go pick it up. Fingers crossed the noise is gone!!

 

oh that's great!!!! I really have thought it was airbag related. I'm wondering if the airbags were part of the big recall and if the new ones were put in, maybe something was screwed up. Let me know if it fixes it! That way I will know where to point my dealer Thanks again for the update! Hope this fixes it!

 

So did this fix work???? and what exactly was it? I'm planning to go in soon and would like to "assist" my dealer lol

 

Any updates on this? My car is at the dealer now and they claim other TLX on the lot are making this noise and its normal.

 

I haven't heard from the member that said they got it fixed! I'm taking mine Saturday and was hoping they would reply soon! I'm afraid I will get the same run around

 

Tried to PM sydallas, but his mailbox is full.

 

I've sent two PMs lol so maybe one of them will get through. At the same time they replied to my thread, there was a comment on my you tube video so I tried to reach out that way but you tube makes it hard to contact that person... So I commented on one of their videos in hopes they would reply back. not sure it will work did you drive the other TLX to see if it made that noise?

 

I will when I go back with the loaner. My 8DCT also "kicked" twice (of course I'm told they can't replicate and my VIN doesn't fall in range for the last update) and there is a defect in the lower driver seat cushion i've been told they probably won't do anything about.

So far in 2 weeks of ownership I can't say I'm being treating like a "luxury" brand should treat their clients.

 

Oh that's discouraging . Which trim do you have? And what's your build date? I was so upset when this noise started 4 days after I bought it. I don't notice it bad now cause I keep my music cranked up but if I'm having to drive slow with no music is drives me nuts

 

I've got the 4cyl w/Tech. Build date 3/15.

 

Mine is 12/14. Interesting for sure. So what is the defect in the seat cushion you referred to?

 

They had to replace my airbag. Noise is finally gone!

 

Thanks for the update sydallas

 

So I went back to dealer and met with Service Manager regarding a couple of issues. Nice guy. Appreciated the time he took with me.

We went to my car with a tech and was able to replicate the "twang" noise in my wheel.

We then pulled keys to two other new TLX cars. We were not able to replicate the noise on either of these two cars.

That poses the question...is this a wear issue wherein the noise takes time to develop? Or is it like this new from the factory?

They are keeping my car and having a tech delve into this deeper.

 

I think it is for sure a wear issue. Mine started 4 days after I got it. I actually called my salesman and he said his done the same thing but that is quite before his first maintenance. But I'm at 5k now and its still making the same noise. I do worry about them ripping it apart to look at it. Afraid of more noises starting. and I HATE noises lol