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Old 11-07-2010, 06:44 PM
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When I bought the car approximately a year ago, it made a rubbing/vibrating sound when I either turned the steering wheel all the way to the left or right while I'm driving (pretty much like driving in a circle). Now it's starting to make the rubbing/vibrating sound when I make simple left and right turns. Anyone know what the problem might be? Thanks in advance.
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Default Re: Rubbing/Vibration on Element

Do a rear diff service.. it will go away.
Old 11-10-2010, 11:26 PM
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I would suggest you to get your car checked by a good mechanic.he can tell you what's wrong.
Old 11-11-2010, 05:47 AM
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Default Re: Rubbing/Vibration on Element

It most likely needs the rear diff fluid changed. If it's real bad, changing it a couple times may be required to get rid of the vibration/noise.
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Default Re: Rubbing/Vibration on Element

yea, what others have said - its the rear differential fluid.

Same thing happened to my mom's '02 crv. after the fluid was replaced, the problem went away.
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...and you need to use ONLY Honda Dual Pump Fluid:



Buy 2 quarts. It takes just over 1 quart to fill the rear diff.
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Default Re: Rubbing/Vibration on Element

BTW:

I (and others) are assuming you have a 4WD Element. If it's a 2WD element then it's back to the drawing board for ideas on your noise/vibration...
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