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Old Jan 2, 2010 | 01:41 PM
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I have puzzling problem with my 05 XA I have had it at three different shops and they cant figure out whats wrong.. When im accelerating between the speeds of 55 and 65 the steering wheel vibrates and when i turn the wheel to the left it gets worse but if i turn it the right the vibrating goes away. One mechanic thought it was a wheel out of balance so i went and got them balanced first. after that still had the problem so i got them rotated to see if it was a rim problem but i still have the problem so tire place thought it might be a out of round tire or something so i got new tires but im still have the same problem and the shops are saying they dont know what it is...

Any help would be appreciated so much thanks for your time have a wonderful day.
Old Jan 2, 2010 | 02:47 PM
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Could be a wheel bearing problem on the left side of your xA. Get that inspected. Other than that, it could also be your axle, depending on how many miles you have on your car. If none of the aforementioned solve the problem, then I'm not sure what else it could be that's causing the steering wheel to vibrate.

The only car I've ever owned that eventually had an axle problem was my 94 Acura Legend which I drove before my xB.

A diagnostic at the stealership might be one of your best options if local mechanics can't figure it out.
Old Jan 2, 2010 | 03:50 PM
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Curbed wheel.
Old Jan 2, 2010 | 04:00 PM
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I didnt curb a wheel at i was driving down the road and it all of a sudden started to vibrate
Old Jan 2, 2010 | 07:05 PM
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you need to get your wheels rebalanced i'd check that first and a wheel alignment that wouldn't hurt to get one of those done either

but then again it could be snow thats causing the vibration...
Old Jan 3, 2010 | 10:49 AM
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Just got it fixed it was the right front cv axle half shaft going bad
Old Jan 5, 2010 | 01:01 PM
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Got it fixed it was the passenger side axle half shaft that was out of balance so warranty replaced it and back to no more vibration
Old Jan 8, 2010 | 05:00 AM
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got lucky u still had warranty on it
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