Shaking while accelerating

DSCLegend94 · 06-15-03, 04:30 PM

ok guys this problem has been happening for about a week.
It seems like the front of my car shakes only when I accelerate and have it on drive (auto). If I have it on cruise control and don't accelerate, it won't vibrate. It won't vibrate either if I throw it in neutral. I thought my tires were low but that wasn't the problem. and I haven't hit any curves or potholes so my alignment is ok. Any ideas before I take it in?

Phil B · 06-15-03, 05:55 PM

Having the same issue also. Most noticable between 60-70 mph....anyone know what's up?

DSCLegend94 · 06-15-03, 05:57 PM

I actually getting from take off (0-70mph+)

bklynstunna · 06-15-03, 08:07 PM

im having the same problem started about 2 days ago i notice a small vibration around the front, i dunno if it may be a tune up or something, if its not i hope that the problem isnt to costly....

Phil B · 06-16-03, 02:02 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by DSCLegend94
I actually getting from take off (0-70mph+)

Mine is from 0-whenever I stop accelerating....but actually much more noticeable from 60-70.....

DSCLegend94 · 06-16-03, 03:04 AM

anybody?

FF Drifter · 06-16-03, 03:08 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by Phil B
Having the same issue also. Most noticable between 60-70 mph....anyone know what's up?

Vibration between a set range of speeds is usually an off-balance wheel. Try balancing your wheels.

Phil B · 06-16-03, 09:02 AM

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Originally posted by FF Drifter

Vibration between a set range of speeds is usually an off-balance wheel. Try balancing your wheels.

This would have been the simplest fix. Believe me it isn't it.....differernt type of vibration, and whels have been balanced 3 times since I noticed....

jcbmrtn · 06-16-03, 10:13 AM

CV joints

Phil B · 06-16-03, 12:06 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by jcbmrtn
CV joints

Damn....I was afraid of that.....cost?

jcbmrtn · 06-16-03, 01:56 PM

Well you can get a rebuilt one for about $45-60 with a trade in of your old one. A new one is about $150, I believe. I would buy a new one though, because I went through THREE remanufactured units, before I bought a new one that finally worked.

These prices are for the part only. I'm guessing labor would be $100-150??

jime · 06-16-03, 02:21 PM

Important lesson learned about changing CV joints.

I had a vibration, not while accelerating, that turned out not to be a CV joint problem. I had heard it was easy to get a bad rebuild CV joint, so I took my car to the dealer for analysis and repair.

The dealer told me that their analysis indicated that I had two bad CV joints and the cost for repair was $730. They replaced the CV joints – both sides with a rebuilt set, but the car then vibrated worse. The dealer installed a second set of CV joints and the car was even worse. So they put my original CV joints back in and charged me $400 for fixing the vibration. The vibration is gone, but they wouldn’t tell me what they did to fix it. Obviously they had planned to replace my good CV joints knowing they were good.

The lesson is that it is very easy to get bad “rebuilt” CV joints.

Gimpy21 · 06-16-03, 02:37 PM

Oh man..... Don't get me started on this subject again...

I went through the same problem you guys are experiancing about 2 months ago. A bad vibration comeing from the front of the car, usually at higher speeds and only under moderate to heavy acceleration. It is your CV joints I am about 98% sure of this.

By the time I figured the whole mess out I replaced the CV joint twice, a wheel hub bearing, upper and lower ball joints. Costly to say the least.

And if you do decided to replace it with a re-manufactured unit, be carefull, like I said the first re-manufactured unit I got was crap, it did the same thing as my bad CV on my car and thats when I decided to replace the other things that most likely had nothing wrong with them in the first place.....

My advice is this....... Try to determine which CV it is first. (so you don't replace a good CV) Then buy a new CV from your local Acura dealer. If you can't afford a new one, get a re-manufactured unit and make sure that it works and works properly when you put it in. If it still has that vibration after you put in the re-manufactured unit, Replace that with another re-manufactured one untill the problem is solved.

Hope this helps you guys out!!

-Brandon

DSCLegend94 · 06-16-03, 02:39 PM

CV joint? is that the same as CV boot? My friend that had his CV boot replaced said it was a diferent kind of problem

FutureX 2001 · 06-16-03, 05:50 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by DSCLegend94
CV joint? is that the same as CV boot? My friend that had his CV boot replaced said it was a diferent kind of problem

The CV Boot is the rubber around the CV joints. There is grease inside the boot that helps the CV joint stay lubricated. Many times the CV Boot will rip, some tear completely into two. Then air (as you drive) and dirt get passed the boot because it's torn and into the CV Joint. Grease will also leak out of the boot as you drive. The end result is a drying/dirty CV Joint over time, which will eventually cause it to fail.

06-15-03, 04:30 PM	#1 (permalink)
DSCLegend94 OG Member Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: San Gabriel Valley Posts: 1,563 Car 1: 1994 Acura Legend L Sedan Car 2: 2006 Honda S2K iTrader: (3)	Shaking while accelerating ok guys this problem has been happening for about a week. It seems like the front of my car shakes only when I accelerate and have it on drive (auto). If I have it on cruise control and don't accelerate, it won't vibrate. It won't vibrate either if I throw it in neutral. I thought my tires were low but that wasn't the problem. and I haven't hit any curves or potholes so my alignment is ok. Any ideas before I take it in? __________________ BHG @ 208K original miles Temporarily Disabled 1994 Acura Legend L Sedan Phillips HID Kit JDM One-Piece Headlights Trenz Billet Grill OEM Foglights-PIIA ion yellow bulbs Brembos Cross-drilled/slotted rotors Axxis Metalmasters brake pads Red-painted calipers 17X7 Acura TSX OEM Wheels Pics in Gallery

06-15-03, 05:55 PM	#2 (permalink)
Phil B Registered User Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: San Antonio, TX Posts: 403 Car 1: 1992 Seattle Silver LS iTrader: (0)	Having the same issue also. Most noticable between 60-70 mph....anyone know what's up? __________________ Formerly "Civic2Legend" http://www.geocities.com/bigballer_78250/sig.txt

06-15-03, 05:57 PM	#3 (permalink)
DSCLegend94 OG Member Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: San Gabriel Valley Posts: 1,563 Car 1: 1994 Acura Legend L Sedan Car 2: 2006 Honda S2K iTrader: (3)	I actually getting from take off (0-70mph+) __________________ BHG @ 208K original miles Temporarily Disabled 1994 Acura Legend L Sedan Phillips HID Kit JDM One-Piece Headlights Trenz Billet Grill OEM Foglights-PIIA ion yellow bulbs Brembos Cross-drilled/slotted rotors Axxis Metalmasters brake pads Red-painted calipers 17X7 Acura TSX OEM Wheels Pics in Gallery

06-15-03, 08:07 PM	#4 (permalink)
bklynstunna 93QBLeGend Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: New York Fu3KiN CiTy Posts: 435 Car 1: 2001 VR6 , 93' Legend Sedan iTrader: (0)	im having the same problem started about 2 days ago i notice a small vibration around the front, i dunno if it may be a tune up or something, if its not i hope that the problem isnt to costly.... __________________ "BIG TYMERS is a state of mind... If you gonna do something, do it big time." Mannie Fresh 1993 Acura Legend L 2001 Jetta VR6 http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v9...813_3300_1.jpg

06-16-03, 03:04 AM	#6 (permalink)
DSCLegend94 OG Member Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: San Gabriel Valley Posts: 1,563 Car 1: 1994 Acura Legend L Sedan Car 2: 2006 Honda S2K iTrader: (3)	anybody? __________________ BHG @ 208K original miles Temporarily Disabled 1994 Acura Legend L Sedan Phillips HID Kit JDM One-Piece Headlights Trenz Billet Grill OEM Foglights-PIIA ion yellow bulbs Brembos Cross-drilled/slotted rotors Axxis Metalmasters brake pads Red-painted calipers 17X7 Acura TSX OEM Wheels Pics in Gallery

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06-16-03, 10:13 AM	#9 (permalink)
jcbmrtn Registered User Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Tulsa, OK Posts: 89 iTrader: (0)	CV joints __________________ 1995 Sherwood Green LS Coupe

06-16-03, 01:56 PM	#11 (permalink)
jcbmrtn Registered User Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Tulsa, OK Posts: 89 iTrader: (0)	Well you can get a rebuilt one for about $45-60 with a trade in of your old one. A new one is about $150, I believe. I would buy a new one though, because I went through THREE remanufactured units, before I bought a new one that finally worked. These prices are for the part only. I'm guessing labor would be $100-150?? __________________ 1995 Sherwood Green LS Coupe

06-16-03, 02:21 PM	#12 (permalink)
jime Registered User Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Fremont, CA Posts: 98 Car 1: 98 RL iTrader: (0)	Important lesson learned about changing CV joints. I had a vibration, not while accelerating, that turned out not to be a CV joint problem. I had heard it was easy to get a bad rebuild CV joint, so I took my car to the dealer for analysis and repair. The dealer told me that their analysis indicated that I had two bad CV joints and the cost for repair was $730. They replaced the CV joints – both sides with a rebuilt set, but the car then vibrated worse. The dealer installed a second set of CV joints and the car was even worse. So they put my original CV joints back in and charged me $400 for fixing the vibration. The vibration is gone, but they wouldn’t tell me what they did to fix it. Obviously they had planned to replace my good CV joints knowing they were good. The lesson is that it is very easy to get bad “rebuilt” CV joints. __________________ jime 04 TL 6MT/Navi/HPT Anthricite/Ebony (my toy) 98 RL (ours) 00 Lexus RX-300 (hers)

06-16-03, 02:37 PM	#13 (permalink)
Gimpy21 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Columbus, Ohio Posts: 76 Car 1: 1991 Black Acura Legend LS Coupe iTrader: (0)	Oh man..... Don't get me started on this subject again... I went through the same problem you guys are experiancing about 2 months ago. A bad vibration comeing from the front of the car, usually at higher speeds and only under moderate to heavy acceleration. It is your CV joints I am about 98% sure of this. By the time I figured the whole mess out I replaced the CV joint twice, a wheel hub bearing, upper and lower ball joints. Costly to say the least. And if you do decided to replace it with a re-manufactured unit, be carefull, like I said the first re-manufactured unit I got was crap, it did the same thing as my bad CV on my car and thats when I decided to replace the other things that most likely had nothing wrong with them in the first place..... My advice is this....... Try to determine which CV it is first. (so you don't replace a good CV) Then buy a new CV from your local Acura dealer. If you can't afford a new one, get a re-manufactured unit and make sure that it works and works properly when you put it in. If it still has that vibration after you put in the re-manufactured unit, Replace that with another re-manufactured one untill the problem is solved. Hope this helps you guys out!! -Brandon __________________ lazyness is bliss.... -Brandon "ph33r the Legend!" http://memimage.cardomain.net/member.../163199_28.jpg 1992 Jeep Cherokee - (beater) 1991 Green Acura Legend LS Coupe - (beater) 1991 Black Acura Legend LS Coupe - (project)

06-16-03, 02:39 PM	#14 (permalink)
DSCLegend94 OG Member Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: San Gabriel Valley Posts: 1,563 Car 1: 1994 Acura Legend L Sedan Car 2: 2006 Honda S2K iTrader: (3)	CV joint? is that the same as CV boot? My friend that had his CV boot replaced said it was a diferent kind of problem __________________ BHG @ 208K original miles Temporarily Disabled 1994 Acura Legend L Sedan Phillips HID Kit JDM One-Piece Headlights Trenz Billet Grill OEM Foglights-PIIA ion yellow bulbs Brembos Cross-drilled/slotted rotors Axxis Metalmasters brake pads Red-painted calipers 17X7 Acura TSX OEM Wheels Pics in Gallery

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