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#40 of 44 Re: 2008 Honda Accord Coupe V6 Wheel Vibration [elliott2] by ciaoval Apr 20, 2009 (1:15 pm)
Replying to: elliott2 (Apr 18, 2009 3:55 am) Thank you very much. Good to know that something positive is beginning to take place.
#41 of 44 Same Problem with 2009 V6 EXL Sedan by jeffulot Apr 29, 2009 (10:36 am)
I'm reading this and many sites that have discussions about this problem.   I think Honda service places are instructed to pretend they don't feel it when test driving with you in the car. I think they are getting a lot of people coming in to complain about the same problem and are affraid to own up to it.   We drove back from DC to Richmond one night, and the vibration kicked in full force... My wife got a migraine (probably from the vibration she was noticing for 4 hours) and threw up, while at the same time my feet and calves were numb from the constant vibration.   Every time I bring it in to the dealership to be serviced, they don't feel it... They tell me it's road bumps.   I can still detect the road bumps... they are separate... There is an underlying frequency of vibration that is there no matter what the road condition is, and it varies in intensity depending on the speeds.   Someone has even mentioned the lawsuits going on about it, and I'd love for someone to post more information about that so we can all get on board.   I replaced the factory tires (michelin Pilot mxm4's)... They were crap, and rated at the bottom of the list in reviews and test results.   I put on awesome tires (bridgestone taranza serenity's). Great tires, reduces the road bumps, quieter ride, but DOES NOT reduce the existing vibration at all. Not one bit.   I've had these tires and rims tested extensively, and they check out fine while not on the car.   So what are we left with?   Axles, CV-joints, transmission... What else?   I'm calling Honda America and going to fax them all of my printouts of all the people complaining of the same problems... I'm going to ask that they provide a loaner until this issue is resolved with my car.   I will post my findings.   If anyone else has information on this, 2008 and 2009's please post it.   SJ
#42 of 44 Re: Same Problem with 2009 V6 EXL Sedan by dignum Apr 29, 2009 (10:52 am)
This has been plagueing me as well! driving me nutzo!!!!!   Please let me know what you find out!!!!   If anyone else has gone the BBB route, please tell me what the results were.   I've spent a lot of time and money trying to resolve this!   Thanks!   Dignum Replies to this message: jeffulot (May 06, 2009 7:59 am)
#43 of 44 Re: Same Problem with 2009 V6 EXL Sedan [dignum] by jeffulot May 06, 2009 (7:59 am)
Replying to: dignum (Apr 29, 2009 10:52 am) Ok, here are my findings... and here is my advice:   The problem has been determined to be the VCM (variable cylinder management). It's affecting LOTS of people to various extents (like from subtle to rediculous).   The VCM is causing the vibration. A poor design and malfunctioning of it rear mount hydraulic comensator. This crazy little thing is supposed to counteract the vibrations by adjusting it's angle... In some vehicles it's misfiring and doing a bad job. I'd say, design flaw.   Here's the thing.... Honda admits that it's vibrating, but says that it's normal for it to bump when changing from 6 to 4 to 3 cylinders and back.   What they will not admit is that the pulsing and vibrations never stop in some cases... ever...   Here's what I suggest:   Contacting the American Honda Motor Co. directly is futile... They'll run you ragged and then just tell you they cannot help you.   Your vehicle should be "bought back" from Honda.   Contact the BBB, Better Business Bureau auto complaints dept at 800-955-5100.   Be prepared to provide them at least 3 service reports that are identifying the problem. Get started now. Tell the service departments that your VCM is malfunctioning and causing a steady constant vibration, and that you'd like it fixed. They won't be able to fix it. There is no fix. They will tell you it's normal.   They'll contact Honda and establish a case for you. Honda will start to respond.   I hope this helps.
#44 of 44 Steering wheel shimmy by v8growl Nov 14, 2009 (3:53 pm)
I know there can be a few reasons for this problem. I have read some folks on here talking about some really major components that were changed to no avail. Well, my problem was fixed by discovering one of the front brake rotors was out of balance. A service tech. must know how to check the balance on the balancer. My rotor was replaced with a new one, but, not before my tech. checked the balance of the new one to make sure it was good. He also used the Hunter GSP road force balancer and made sure all was right with the wheels/tires and their balance, etc. My problem has been cured. The regional service mgr. had mentioned to do this since he had run across a rotor being out of balance. Could be more out there. I have owned many Hondas and many cars overall. The starting point for steering wheel shimmy should be the checking for proper balance of the rotors and then using the Hunter balancer with the high tech road force programs, etc. THEN if that checks out good, and you still have a problem, it is time to look at some other issues. But, start with what the most obvious cause could be....and if the proper testing equipment is used, AND used by a well trained technician then either your problem will be found or you'll know to now move on to the next most obvious problem that could cause steering wheel shimmy. Good luck.

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