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Re: Power Steering Problem.... [jwj3]
by lovemyfit
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Jan 03, 2008 (9:25 am)
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Replying to: jwj3 (May 04, 2007 8:37 am)
I have had my Honda Fit since October 2006 and love it! However, in the last two months (since the weather has been colder), I have had the same steering problem that is mentioned here. I took it into the Honda dealer for service and they told me they had never heard of this. I forwarded him this website to read this blog. Has anyone resolved this? One of you mentioned a Case Manager (Ron) at Honda. Can you post his extension number? Thanks!
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Re: Power Steering Problem.... [jwj3]
by mbee
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Jan 04, 2008 (7:30 am)
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Replying to: jwj3 (May 04, 2007 2:33 pm)
I've been told that the power assist is disabling. I've noticed that it usually disables soon after the car has been started, usually occurring in the parking lot. The first time, I was backing up and could not turn the car at all. Unfortunately, I've had it disable when driving; but have been fortunate enough that no cars where near me or got caught at a light. Also, I noticed that the honda alarm system/auto start seemed to trigger it a few times. A temporary quick fix is turning the car off and then back on. There is a bulletin out about it now.
Just as a note, the part is on national backorder...I've been waiting over two weeks since they diagnose the problem for the repair. 
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Re: Power Steering Problem.... [lovemyfit]
by mosstech
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Jan 11, 2008 (2:08 pm)
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Replying to: lovemyfit (Jan 03, 2008 9:25 am)
took mine to the dealer also,  they said that all honda fit's have trouble handling
at speeds over 70 mph . that may be so. but all fits come with the same tires
soft composite dunlops when their worn out ill try something else and see .
i believe the problem to be 50% car 25% tires and 25% road conditions
thats all folks
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Re: Power Steering Problem.... [mbee]
by lovemyfit
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Jan 14, 2008 (11:40 am)
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Replying to: mbee (Jan 04, 2008 7:30 am)
Help! I just talked to Honda customer service 800-999-1009 and they established a case number for me. They cannot locate a bulletin about this "power assist disabling" problem. Do you have a bulletin number? Do you know what part was ordered to fix this?
Thanks so much!
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Re: Power Steering Problem.... [mosstech]
by fitman548
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Jan 16, 2008 (11:40 am)
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Replying to: mosstech (Jan 11, 2008 2:08 pm)
"took mine to the dealer also, they said that all honda fit's have trouble handling
at speeds over 70 mph "
I drive like 60 miles a week at 80 mph, I've never had any handling issues whatsoever. No change to the regular handling. I don't have any idea what that dealer is talking about.
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Re: Power Steering Problem.... [lovemypet]
by stanleyfine12
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Apr 12, 2008 (12:32 pm)
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Replying to: lovemyfit (Jan 14, 2008 11:40 am)
TO FIX THE DISSABLED POWER STEERING PROBLEM IT REQUIRES THE REPLACEMENT OF THE POWER STEERING CONTROL UNIT,
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Re: Power Steering Problem.... [jwj3]
by bayoujay
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May 01, 2008 (5:51 am)
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Replying to: jwj3 (May 03, 2007 10:19 am)
I've had the power steering warning light come on twice in the past week. The first time was when I had just started the car in the morning. I didn't think much of it because my son had been turning the wheel while the car was off and I thought it was because of that. But the second time was this morning as I was driving to work. It could have been very dangerous, I think, because the steering does get VERY heavy. Both times the problem disappeared when I turned off the car and restarted, but I'm very concerned. If this is a common problem, Honda should issue a recall. Can I get a witness??
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still buy with hiway driving, steering?
by jml8
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May 04, 2008 (2:14 pm)
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We're very close to buying a fit sport. Would you still buy one if you wanted to do a lot of highway driving/road trips? And given the power steering issues you're describing?
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Re: still buy with hiway driving, steering? [jml8]
by bayoujay
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May 04, 2008 (3:41 pm)
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Replying to: jml8 (May 04, 2008 2:14 pm)
I would. I've done three long-distance trips in our Fit (Illinois-Louisiana 2x, Illinois-Georgia) and it's been a great Interstate runner...getting around 43 mpg when keeping the speed around 65 and when headwinds aren't strong. The power steering thing has just happened recently, and I haven't had a chance to get it looked at yet. But given the choices of cars out there, the Fit's flexibility, styling, economy, and overall reliability make it very desirable. You might want to check out the Versa as well, though.
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Re: still buy with hiway driving, steering? [bayoujay]
by jml8
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May 05, 2008 (9:32 am)
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Replying to: bayoujay (May 04, 2008 3:41 pm)
Excellent news re: long distance driving--that's one of the big reasons we're looking at it. Thanks.
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