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honda steering wont return center, steering wont return after replace rack
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TScapyjohn
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 Jul 27 2024, 08:16 PM, updated 2y ago
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Hi. So my steering rack on my honda stream was replaced a year ago due to clok clok sound when turning . After replacing the steering it became tight when turning corners and will not return back to center by itself. The mechanic say that it will take time for it to lighten itself and will take about 3months to half a year as it is a recon steering rack and the grease has not set. But till now the steering is still tight and when traveling on highway it is hard to turn and feels dangerious and still wont return back to center. So i need some help to figure out what the problem might be. As i am scared to go back to the mechanic or any other mechanics.
I have done an alignment and wheel balancing already and before replacing the steering rack it was light and had no problems. It is also a electronic power steering.
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TScapyjohn
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Jul 28 2024, 06:30 PM
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QUOTE(ktek @ Jul 27 2024, 11:11 PM) the motor is not loud but when turning fast at stand still you can feel it cannot keep up. |
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TScapyjohn
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Jul 28 2024, 06:30 PM
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QUOTE(JON97 @ Jul 27 2024, 11:22 PM) Bring to another workshop. Prob something is not fixed properly. Even if its a recon it should be like that. any recommended workshop that can be trusted near jb? |
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TScapyjohn
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Jul 28 2024, 06:32 PM
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QUOTE(bo093 @ Jul 28 2024, 07:50 AM) steering rack preload is too much. that's why is heavy. can you elaborate? I dont understand what preload . But when standstill the steering is light only stifens up when u move and gets more stiff at high speeds |
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TScapyjohn
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Jul 29 2024, 07:32 AM
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QUOTE(bo093 @ Jul 28 2024, 11:41 PM) preload on the rack and pinion gear. too much, steering gets too heavy/binding. so whoever assemble the recond steering rack, over did it. at best, get a new one. recond is a gamble. The new one cost triple the amount of a recond therefore why i went with recond. But is there anywhere i can adjust the preload myself or a mechanic? As i am considering selling the car sooner or later |
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TScapyjohn
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Jul 29 2024, 07:36 AM
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QUOTE(SportyHandling @ Jul 28 2024, 10:06 PM) Your case reminds me of my Ford Focus mk3 which was sold earlier this year due to a cock-up job by the mechanic. I'll avoid being Long-winded as it's late already and I don't have much time to type. Your mechanic stating that the steering requiring 3 months to half a year to work correctly is just a blatant lie. The steering wheel will work perfectly after a replacement. The thing is most if not all recond or 2nd hand steering racks are in poor condition. That is the main reason it's cheap to install and most unscrupulous mechanics make quick money this way. A good and honest mechanic will tell you beforehand if there would be any problems or issues before installing the steering rack. A bad and dishonest mechanic will just want your business and couldn't care less about the quality after installation, failing to warn customers on the issues prior to installation. My advice is to bring it to a Honda service centre if you can't find a good workshop or mechanic to reliably fix the issue for you. The money you have spent on this reconditioned steering rack is likely wasted, as new steering racks are the safest bet for peace of mind. I may be wrong but based on my bad experiences with used steering racks on the Ford Focus mk3, they are all not reliable as all produced friction sound when the steering wheel was turned left and right. I'm not sure about Honda's steering racks. With the Ford Focus, it is a HUGE safety problem if the steering rack fails, as it can fail when you are driving the car and the vehicle is still moving on the roads at speed. When it fails, you will not be able to turn the steering wheel easily and need to stop the vehicle on the side of the road or worst is in the middle of the road if it's a female driver as the steering wheel will turn VERY stiff. Ive had bad experiences in the past in service centers and is very expensive. But thank you for the explaination and will take-notes in the future if i ever have a steering rack problem again. |
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TScapyjohn
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Jul 29 2024, 09:26 PM
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QUOTE(JON97 @ Jul 29 2024, 06:20 PM) SC > If your car is still under warranty or you have no idea on car repairs. The problem with SC is also you dont know what they are doing with your car. Thats why I dont really like it. Now I usually buy parts from second hand an pay someone to install them. I agree with you . Thats why i tend to fix stuff myself as i know the parts i buy are good quality and will learn more about my car. But does paying someone else to install parts you buy more expensive? And they end up hating you and do a bad job as they are not earning that much? |
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