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VSA light flashes. Car would not accelerate. How can I fix this?Carol - 2006 Honda CR-V - Steering & Suspension - 6/23/2012The vsa light flashes while driving. My car would not accelerate. -
I just bought a car and its not a smooth ride is it a front end restoration I need to do to it and what's included in itTony201 - 1995 Honda Civic - Steering & Suspension - 6/23/2012A friend told me change all bushings ,shocks nd struts and tie rods but really all that?-
6/23/2012 JimmThe extent of the repair would depend on what is worn / needs replacement. Typically, the front struts or rear shocks last around 50k miles. Check the 'How-To-Guides' feature on this AutoMD website for the specific details for how to inspect the suspension for wear and looseness.
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Does this car have a timing belt or a timing chain? Hoe often should you replace the shock absorbers?Honda Dude - 2007 Honda Accord - Steering & Suspension - 6/22/2012-
6/22/2012 RCChain. Replace the shocks if they are leaking or worn (bounce test). Shock manufacturers will tell you 50K...
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I made a sharp right turn and heard a rubbing sound at the front left side near the tire, what could be causing it?Suzan - 2007 Honda Accord - Steering & Suspension - 6/17/2012My car has just under 35,000 miles on it. I bought it new in 2007. It has never been in a accident. The wrench light did come on over the week end but it is due for it's 3,000 mile oil change as it reads "15% oil" and that is when it lights up (between 15-20%.). ...
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My turn signal does no return to the off postion after I Make a turn.Sal Innocenzo - 1996 Honda Civic - Steering & Suspension - 6/16/2012It used to only happen in th winter now it is happening all year round
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My key won't turn in ignition. Do I need the whole ignition assembly, or just the ignition switch.Charlene Zachery - 2005 Honda Accord - Steering & Suspension - 6/13/2012
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I have a problem with the steering on my car when you turn the wheel either right or left the wheel just keeps on turninlil - 1993 Honda Accord - Steering & Suspension - 5/29/2012
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5/29/2012 JimmSeveral possibilities; faulty steering flexible coupling (on the steering shaft), faulty steering 'rag joint' if equipped - on the linkage, faulty steering connection at the steering rack.
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Rumbling Sound at 42 mphJohn - 2005 Honda CR-V - Steering & Suspension - 5/27/2012At about 70, 000 miles i noticed a rumbling sounds and vibration in the front end. At first i thought it was the CV axles. I had them replaced. They worked great for about a week then the vibration and noise started again. I have replace the axles 6 times now. No ...
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5/27/2012 JimmSeveral possibilities; faulty / worn wheel or hub bearing, faulty / worn strut bearing, faulty / worn suspension bushing. One question, is the noise / rumbling located on one side; do you notice if the sound is coming from one front wheel or side more than the other?
With six (6) axle replacements - the axles themselves are obviously not the problem.
6/13/2012 JohnThe rumbling just seems to come from the front. Once I get above or below 42 MPH the rumbling stops. Im wondering if the problem is the gear box for the all wheel drive?
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Why does my car die as soon as i let go of the key?JiMaYYYY19 - 1990 Honda Accord - Steering & Suspension - 5/26/2012when i go to start it, it stays on but only when i keep holding the key on then i let go and then the engine dies-
5/26/2012 miguelparrassrjim ur problem is at d ignition switch!!!!!!!!!! u need 2 have changed out.
5/26/2012 JiMaYYYY19Ok I changed the lock and cylinder but that wouldn't be the issue right?the actual wires are fried?
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I need to know where the power steering pump is and how long it takes to replace the one that is in my carsandi - 1986 Honda Accord - Steering & Suspension - 5/19/2012Going through one power steering fluid every 8 days
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I hear a rattling noise underneath car also just bought new tires 9 months ago and the front tires are worn/outsideGwen - 2001 Honda Accord - Steering & Suspension - 5/17/2012
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I tried to turn the ignition and to start the van, but the key won't turn and I also can't take the key out of ignitionmargaret akin - 2003 Honda Odyssey - Steering & Suspension - 5/8/2012Two days before this happened I noticed that when I tried to start the van it seemed a little hard to turn the key. Today, I had driven the van about 10 minutes before this happened and it seemed fine. Some friends & a car repair shop said that it may be in a bind ...
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Front sway bar is not attached on pass side. I think connection is broken and maybe bar is bent. What should I do?budda503 - 1998 Honda Accord - Steering & Suspension - 5/6/2012Not sure what to do
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1995 Honda Civic: Is it worth the effort to replace the rear trailing arm bushings myself?david.adamson - 1995 Honda Civic - Steering & Suspension - 5/3/2012I usually consider doing car repairs myself before ever taking it to a shop.-
4/12/2012 EG9 K20A3Start off by jacking up your car
Remove Wheel
Remove The 12mm Bolt Holding the E Brake Cable to gain access to the 17 mm bolts.
Remove the 14mm Bolt
Forgot to Take a pic, but there is one more bolt holding the trailing arm to the body you need to remove. Once you remove that Find a spacer of some sort to keep the trailing arm down.
Now here is the tool
Use some white out and mark the spots so you install it back in correctly.
Strap the baby on
Bushing will pop out pretty easy.
Align up the new bushing and press it in. it should stick out about 12mm (this is how much the oem bushing was sticking out)
Bolt everything back together and you should be set.
The tool is a bit expensive, around 150.00 but saves tons of time. No need to take the trailing arm off and finding a press bla bla.
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5/3/2012 angel1985yes if you have the tools its not hard 2 to 3 bolts only to remove and th tire go for it
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