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#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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