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Well, it was the flywheel. The car idles as smooth as silk now.

First vehicle I've ever had with a bad Flywheel!


G-Man








Here's an update;

The replaced the motor mounts, no change. Now they are replacing the
flywheel. This sounds more like the problem, since I stated it seems like
an imbalance, not a miss in firing.

I will post results when done!

PS, If this doesn't fix it, we will be discussing replacement of the car!

G-Man


"G-Man" <shoot.digital@gwfweb.com> wrote in message
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> The dealer is working on it, but I thought I'd ask if anyone has had this
> issue.
>
> This car was purchased new in the spring. At idle, it vibrates. You can
> see the steering wheel shake, and feel it in the shifter. It's very
> annoying at stop lights, etc.
>
> I have a 2006 EX V6 NAV that does not idle like this.
>
> The dealer says yes, there is a problem, but cannot figure it out. Almost
> seems like something is out of balance in the engine. Car is smooth off
> idle.
>
> Anyone ever heard of this? No codes are being thrown. They checked valve
> adjustment and changed some Map sensor. No change in the problem.
>
> G-Man
>

G-Man wrote:
> Well, it was the flywheel. The car idles as smooth as silk now.
>
> First vehicle I've ever had with a bad Flywheel!
>
>
> G-Man


Wow, very unusual indeed. I'm glad they got it sorted out.

John

G-Man, wrote the following at or about 8/6/2006 10:26 PM:
> Well, it was the flywheel. The car idles as smooth as silk now.
>
> First vehicle I've ever had with a bad Flywheel!

Did they actually replace the entire flywheel or was it a question of
merely tightening down the ring gear on the flywheel?

Only reason I ask is that I once had a similar, make that the same
problem, with a GM 6cyl product in the early 80's. Rough at idle but
smooth under load. Turned out the ring gear (into which the starter
engages) was loose and had shifted. Asked around and one of the
mechanics I spoke to suggested I drop the cover and try tightening it
up. That did the trick and all it took was about a half hour's time.

Glad to hear your problem is solved though, regardless of how it was
accomplished.

They replaced it. I will probably never know if it was maybe something
other than the wheel itself, but I truely believe it was out of balance the
way it shook the car.
I'm glad it's fixed!

G-Man


"Unquestionably Confused" <puzzled2@ameritech.net> wrote in message
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> G-Man, wrote the following at or about 8/6/2006 10:26 PM:
>> Well, it was the flywheel. The car idles as smooth as silk now.
>>
>> First vehicle I've ever had with a bad Flywheel!
>
> Did they actually replace the entire flywheel or was it a question of
> merely tightening down the ring gear on the flywheel?
>
> Only reason I ask is that I once had a similar, make that the same
> problem, with a GM 6cyl product in the early 80's. Rough at idle but
> smooth under load. Turned out the ring gear (into which the starter
> engages) was loose and had shifted. Asked around and one of the mechanics
> I spoke to suggested I drop the cover and try tightening it up. That did
> the trick and all it took was about a half hour's time.
>
> Glad to hear your problem is solved though, regardless of how it was
> accomplished.
>
>

"G-Man" <shoot.digital@gwfweb.com> wrote in
news:12dets9b5vbjq24@news.supernews.com:

> They replaced it. I will probably never know if it was maybe
> something other than the wheel itself, but I truely believe it was out
> of balance the way it shook the car.
> I'm glad it's fixed!



Flywheels are balanced at the factory. You can see the holes they drill in
them to selectively remove metal.

Somebody at the factory (or the supplier) obviously messed yours up. This
is what warranties are for.

--
TeGGeR®

The Unofficial Honda/Acura FAQ
www.tegger.com/hondafaq/

New wheel.

G-Man


"Unquestionably Confused" <puzzled2@ameritech.net> wrote in message
news:vpJBg.4710$9T3.1252@newssvr25.news.prodigy.ne t...
> G-Man, wrote the following at or about 8/6/2006 10:26 PM:
>> Well, it was the flywheel. The car idles as smooth as silk now.
>>
>> First vehicle I've ever had with a bad Flywheel!
>
> Did they actually replace the entire flywheel or was it a question of
> merely tightening down the ring gear on the flywheel?
>
> Only reason I ask is that I once had a similar, make that the same
> problem, with a GM 6cyl product in the early 80's. Rough at idle but
> smooth under load. Turned out the ring gear (into which the starter
> engages) was loose and had shifted. Asked around and one of the mechanics
> I spoke to suggested I drop the cover and try tightening it up. That did
> the trick and all it took was about a half hour's time.
>
> Glad to hear your problem is solved though, regardless of how it was
> accomplished.
>
>