1996 Honda Accord

MENACE04

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1996 HONDA ACCORD
4 CYL
FWD
MANUAL
86,000 MILES

Hi I have an honda accord aerodeck 1996 model when I was on the motorway the other day when I noticed a vibration from the front of the car and though the steering wheel although the wheel does'nt shake when accelerating when I took my foot off the gas it stopped also at low speeds it does'nt shake.

Tuesday, February 24th, 2009 AT 10:00 AM

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F4I_GUY

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It sounds like you have a dynamic imbalance in your front wheels. Have the tires and rims inspected first, if they are fine, then balance the wheels.

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Tuesday, February 24th, 2009 AT 5:47 PM

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Ok thanks I will try that

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Wednesday, February 25th, 2009 AT 9:07 AM

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Most likely a balance problem - could also be an alignment.
Alignments will usually just make the car pull to the side, but if its bad enough, I imagine it could create a wobble feeling.

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Thursday, February 26th, 2009 AT 8:39 PM

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Ok thanxs I had the cv boots done for the mot last time but they told they had been splt for quite a long time and so could have got some grit in them, I have the car in the shop for an mot and have told them of the problem

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Saturday, February 28th, 2009 AT 4:09 PM

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Usually if the CV boot is ripped for a long time, I recommend replacing the cv joint or the full axle. It may very will be the axle. Hopefully not though, and it's just a wheel balance issue.

Goodluck with your repairs.

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Sunday, March 1st, 2009 AT 2:18 PM

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