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Old 06-30-2003, 11:56 PM
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Hey guys I have a 92 hatch, just curious about the steering kinda, i can turn it about 6 inches both ways and barely have any response at all < - NO P/S ... any ideas on how to easily fix this ? also I have to turn the steering wheel so much just to make a corner, smaller wheels and stuff do make a little difference or the turning amount but not on the sloppy looseness ... if any has any idea please post !!
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Check for leaks etc. get a Haynes manual if u dont have one and check out the steering gear etc.
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check the tie rods/look into getting them replaced. If those are not the culprit it may be easiest to buy a new rack from http://www.hondaautomotiveparts.com
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I've go a similar problem, I think. I have a 98 EX coupe (with PS). My fiancé has a 98 EX sedan. Her steering is a lot tighter than mine and mine is less responsive, too. It almost feels like mine is over assisted. Any thoughts? Possibly the same problem as above?
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take out your ps system, they are extremely overboosted
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Why, though, would my fiancé's car not feel overboosted compared to my EX? What would be the difference?
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<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by euclid &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">take out your ps system, they are extremely overboosted</TD></TR></TABLE>

He doesn't have P/S.

Check your tie rod ends. When the balljoints on them go, the steering goes to **** and there's a lot of play. I replaced mine and the steering was so much tighter. They're really easy and only like $11 each from the parts bin, OE.
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<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by CXHatchback &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">

He doesn't have P/S.

Check your tie rod ends. When the balljoints on them go, the steering goes to **** and there's a lot of play. I replaced mine and the steering was so much tighter. They're really easy and only like $11 each from the parts bin, OE.</TD></TR></TABLE>

my bad... and yes you are definately right about the tie rods, both mine went and when i replaced them it fel much better, autozone sells them for around 25$ per side w/ a lifetime warantee, and the job is easy enough for you to do in an hour or so.
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Alignment also.

A touch of toe out will get that quick off center feel.
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