Hello everyone,

My Honda Civic 1.7 (diesel, SPORT version) steers quite heavy when taking a turn. I'd go even as far to say, that there is an abnormal pressure pushing to the left when I'm turning to the right.

Also, when I want to make minor adjustments when driving straight-through, I better use both hands if I don't want to get one tired arm after driving a while.

My car-dealer accredits this as normal for my type of car but I have never encountered a car with similar behavior.

Could you please steer me in the right direction as to which things I can get examined. My car is still under warranty and I'm getting the feeling my dealer does not really care and is just poking around a little.

Many thanks,

Jeroen

(my apologies for my somewhat lousy English...)

 

Where do you live? I've never herd of a diesel version of the civic, that's cool.

 

I live in Belgium:-) It's an Isuzu engine. Now Honda has its own 2.2 diesel-engine which is in the new accord and civic at the moment.

 

a diesel civic....innnnteresting

 

you got pics of that civic for us to see??

 

have you had an alignment done recently? maybe your toe is off and is causing the symptoms you are experiencing?

the diesels look just like ours, 4dr.

 

Yes:-) I'll host them on my webspace asap and post the link here.

@fventura03: Yes, my Honda dealer aligned the car after I complained. (when I bought it the original shock absorbers (the correct name for this doesn't come to mind right now) were put back and they did not allign it for some reason)

They may have done a lousy job as it wouldn't be the first time.
My father seems to think it is a tire-related problem (they are almost worn out). But I can hardly believe this could have such a negative impact (they come recommended from Honda).

Anyway, Touring (National car specialist) is going to inspect my car soon. the more info I can give them the less expensive it'll be


Modified by Jeroen1000 at 2:05 PM 5/1/2007


Modified by Jeroen1000 at 2:05 PM 5/1/2007

 

Did they inspect your power steering system?

 

That's pretty cool, if you ask me. I'd love to see the diesel model.

 

How's the MPG on the Diesel?

 

I'm using up about 5.5 -5.6 liters per 100 kilometer

 

This reads so wierdly to me... all you guys marvelling at a derv Civic when every other one here is a diesel!

I'm suspecting it's an EP though...? Apologies if i'm wrong mate

 

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by ONLYuk7thGen &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">This reads so wierdly to me... all you guys marvelling at a derv Civic when every other one here is a diesel!

I'm suspecting it's an EP though...? Apologies if i'm wrong mate </TD></TR></TABLE>

It's only because we don't get any diesel Civics here.