Question about steering

Discussion in 'General Motoring' started by w, Nov 2, 2007.

  1. w

    w Guest

    One more of my stupid questions:

    I have a 97 accord ex. When the car is running but not moving, I turn the
    steering either left or right, there is a hum that comes out of the hood and
    vibration seems to increase a bit. Additionally if I turn the steering left
    there is a pull but towards the the right there is no pull. As you must have
    guessed, I have absolutely no idea about cars especially cars that are a bit
    old. So is that normal? I have recently had my timing belt replaced too.

    Thanks!
     
    w, Nov 2, 2007
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  2. w

    motsco_ Guest

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    Read through the part in your owner's manual about how to check the
    steering fluid level. Add ONLY honda fluid. Your manual is available
    online too. Google this newsgroup (I can't find the link).
    'Curly'
     
    motsco_, Nov 2, 2007
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  3. w

    w Guest

    Thanks for the reply! I have been pretty bz lately and should be able to
    check the level tomorrow so now I have two questions:

    1- If it is low I should just fill it up with honda power steering fluid? No
    drainage or anything required?

    2- If it had been low for some time wot sort of damage would it have caused?
    And how do I check for that?

    Wajahat
     
    w, Nov 4, 2007
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  4. w

    w Guest

    The steering fluid is close to max. What should I check now?
     
    w, Nov 4, 2007
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    ottguit Guest

    You should not be turning the steering wheel if the car's not moving!
    If you didn't have Power steering you wouldn't be able to.
    Bg
     
    ottguit, Nov 5, 2007
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  6. w

    Polfus Guest

    Yes it is normal at the extremes of either complete turn of the wheel in
    either direction, but its BAD for your car..in fact, the Owner's Manual
    specifically tells us not to do this.

    Peace,
    Polfus
     
    Polfus, Dec 1, 2007
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    bi241 Guest

    now that you have topped off the fluid, jack the front wheels up and
    with the engine idling, turn the steering wheel from lock to lock
    about 6-7 times to bleed the air out of the system.
     
    bi241, Dec 6, 2007
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