I have a 1990 Accord Lx and there's a problem with the PS system. When you turn the steering wheel feels "shaky". Almost as if the PS system is catching then releasing. Not sure though... never had this problem though. Currently have the front end ripped off so might a well ask about this problem before I decide to delete the ps. Also the motor and transmission have about 328,000 miles on them so guessing the PS may be bad?
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I assume you have tried an "easy" fix like replacing the P/S fluid with genuine Honda stuff already? Made sure the belt is not slipping?
I had an issue like this on a used rack I bought once. Turns out the valve body unit on it was full of black sludge and the control valve inside it was sticking. I just decided to get a reman rack instead. It is possible to rebuild the valve body if that is the issue.
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Thanks for the info. The guy I bought it from said that the ps pump was ran with the cover off for a while. It may very well be clogged, though. I will look into it when I will take a look.Originally posted by MustardCat View PostComment
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Try flushing the power steering fluid. May help, may not but it is less expensive than a new rack. New fluid is always a good thing.Comment
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I am actually thinking about just getting a new pump.
Under the hood, there is all types of stuff. I don't know if it's just p/s fluid, or if its oil... leaning towards both.
I did take a look at the fluid that was in it and it looks like it was changed more recently than 328,000 miles ago. Will definitely let you guys know what i find. I may try to flush the lines before I put on a new pump, though.
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Flush it out before anything, it could be your rack & pinionComment
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Thought of that same thing. Definately need to flush any type of crap out. Thanks.Comment
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I'm having the same problem. I rebuilt the ps pump but I still have a leak somewhere in a line. I'm going to replace those and flush the fluid. I'm leaning towards rack and pinion, though just started having that problem this week fml
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Flush the fluid and replace by genuine honda then fill your reservoir to low level, start the engine and check the reservoir if the fluid is flowing towrds the PS intake line if not your PS pump is bad.Comment
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