cant turn the wheel!!!

bboylocob · 12-21-2006, 02:06 AM

well my car is at the dealer's getting fixed.it all started auto zone.i was getting some stuff for my ajp turbo kit.as i get into my car i turn the car on and go to back up and to my surprise i am unable to turn the wheel!!! i pop the hood look around,wiggle a few wire and get back in.well i turn on the car again and probl. the steering light is on and cant turn the wheel.i was able to drive to the dealer b/c i was able to turn the wheel enough to get there but it was very tuff.

any ideas of what is wrong?
has anyone had the same probl.?
also i have the dc headers,do you think they will make me pay for the fix even though steering have nothing to do with headers?or will it be cover by the warrenty?

Way2Short · 12-21-2006, 02:10 AM

Atleast your car started. My car didn't even start today. Had to tow it to the dealership to get it looked at. I think I drained my battery and they had to replace it. Good luck with your problem, my guess it something with the battery.

cappykd · 12-21-2006, 02:24 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by bboylocob

well my car is at the dealer's getting fixed.it all started auto zone.i was getting some stuff for my ajp turbo kit.as i get into my car i turn the car on and go to back up and to my surprise i am unable to turn the wheel!!! i pop the hood look around,wiggle a few wire and get back in.well i turn on the car again and probl. the steering light is on and cant turn the wheel.i was able to drive to the dealer b/c i was able to turn the wheel enough to get there but it was very tuff.

any ideas of what is wrong?
has anyone had the same probl.?
also i have the dc headers,do you think they will make me pay for the fix even though steering have nothing to do with headers?or will it be cover by the warrenty?

That blows. Keep us in the loop. I read somewhere on here where someone else had this but not sure if it was an SI or R18. As far as the headers go, it depends on your dealer. Some will try to bluff you and some won't.

BATANG CITY JAIL · 12-21-2006, 02:29 AM

this what worries me putting up the turbo.....too much bugs going on the Civics..

bboylocob · 12-21-2006, 02:35 AM

well the law states that you can have aftermarket things on your car and the dealer cant void your warenty for it,but only can IF the after market product is the direct cause for the problem.

in other words they cant void your warenty if a shock goes out and you have an aem intake.
now if your engine blows b/c a rock got into your aem intake then they can

bizzybearfigiblue · 12-21-2006, 02:38 AM

i've seen this happen b4.....do u have an Si.....if so it's an electrical problem....they should be able to fix it no problem.....

BATANG CITY JAIL · 12-21-2006, 02:39 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by bboylocob

well the law states that you can have aftermarket things on your car and the dealer cant void your warenty for it,but only can IF the after market product is the direct cause for the problem.

in other words they cant void your warenty if a shock goes out and you have an aem intake.
now if your engine blows b/c a rock got into your aem intake then they can

^ i know that... im not saying that you will not be covered by the warranty..its the 8thgen civic that have too much problem.. i heard, car wont start,shutdown,syncro prbos,gears popping,notchiness in shifting,oil leaking,then you have a steering problem..i mean, whats next?

bboylocob · 12-21-2006, 02:44 AM

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Originally Posted by BATANG CITY JAIL

^ i know that... im not saying that you will not be covered by the warranty..its the 8thgen civic that have too much problem.. i heard, car wont start,shutdown,syncro prbos,gears popping,notchiness in shifting,oil leaking,then you have a steering problem..i mean, whats next?

i hope is something simple.

i just changed the mtf with the pennzoil synchromesh and that took care or the synchro probls and gear popping.i highly recomend that.its alot smoother shift too

bboylocob · 12-21-2006, 02:45 AM

yea its an si so its electric steering

BATANG CITY JAIL · 12-21-2006, 02:47 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by bizzybearfigiblue

i've seen this happen b4.....do u have an Si.....if so it's an electrical problem....they should be able to fix it no problem.....

i do remember we have a Electronic Power Assisted rack and pinion...

i guess its a part of a security system that once the key is not inserted, you can't turn the steering wheel., and maybe you blown a fuse for that if we have one..

bboylocob · 12-21-2006, 02:51 AM

i dont think its the security thing b/c if it was it wouldnt let you start the car if the wheel was locked and if it was all you would have to do is turn the wheel to the right while turning the key.and there is no fuse for it i checked

BATANG CITY JAIL · 12-21-2006, 03:33 AM

^^ okey..

FG Two · 12-21-2006, 12:05 PM

Are you sure it was locked and not just really hard to turn. if the power steering goes out, its hard as crap to turn the wheel.

bboylocob · 12-21-2006, 01:00 PM

it was really har to turn.i was able to drive it to the dealer.i know is someting with the electric steering i just dont know what

FG Two · 12-21-2006, 01:15 PM

thats what warranty is for

bboylocob · 12-21-2006, 01:48 PM

well i just talked to the honda dealer.it is b/c when i got my headers put on,the guy that did it left the heatshield on and it cut through the wireing harness.so there went any chances for warenty to cover it.it will cost about $2600

cappykd · 12-21-2006, 01:53 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by bboylocob

well i just talked to the honda dealer.it is b/c when i got my headers put on,the guy that did it left the heatshield on and it cut through the wireing harness.so there went any chances for warenty to cover it.it will cost about $2600

Holy Crap dude that blows.

cappykd · 12-21-2006, 01:54 PM

was the guy that put your headers on a shop or a guy? If it's a shop you can get them to pay for it.

bboylocob · 12-21-2006, 02:17 PM

it was midas. and they not going to b/c the headers dont have a cat on it they cant warenty it.

MIDAS BAN!!!!!!

cappykd · 12-21-2006, 02:36 PM

Make them since they broke federal law by removing the cat. Tell them you'll report them. It's worth a try.

12-21-2006, 02:06 AM	#1 (permalink)
bboylocob Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: NEW ORLEANS Posts: 1,928 BRENT iTrader: 4 / 100%	cant turn the wheel!!! well my car is at the dealer's getting fixed.it all started auto zone.i was getting some stuff for my ajp turbo kit.as i get into my car i turn the car on and go to back up and to my surprise i am unable to turn the wheel!!! i pop the hood look around,wiggle a few wire and get back in.well i turn on the car again and probl. the steering light is on and cant turn the wheel.i was able to drive to the dealer b/c i was able to turn the wheel enough to get there but it was very tuff. any ideas of what is wrong? has anyone had the same probl.? also i have the dc headers,do you think they will make me pay for the fix even though steering have nothing to do with headers?or will it be cover by the warrenty?

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12-21-2006, 02:10 AM	#2 (permalink)
Way2Short Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Age: 21 Posts: 1,991 iTrader: 23 / 100%	Atleast your car started. My car didn't even start today. Had to tow it to the dealership to get it looked at. I think I drained my battery and they had to replace it. Good luck with your problem, my guess it something with the battery.

12-21-2006, 02:29 AM	#4 (permalink)
BATANG CITY JAIL Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Durham, NC..£╖╒◙o├æ Posts: 8,327 iTrader: 10 / 100%	this what worries me putting up the turbo.....too much bugs going on the Civics..

12-21-2006, 02:35 AM	#5 (permalink)
bboylocob Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: NEW ORLEANS Posts: 1,928 BRENT iTrader: 4 / 100%	well the law states that you can have aftermarket things on your car and the dealer cant void your warenty for it,but only can IF the after market product is the direct cause for the problem. in other words they cant void your warenty if a shock goes out and you have an aem intake. now if your engine blows b/c a rock got into your aem intake then they can

12-21-2006, 02:38 AM	#6 (permalink)
bizzybearfigiblue Senior Member Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Posts: 18,279 iTrader: 4 / 100%	i've seen this happen b4.....do u have an Si.....if so it's an electrical problem....they should be able to fix it no problem.....

12-21-2006, 02:45 AM	#9 (permalink)
bboylocob Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: NEW ORLEANS Posts: 1,928 BRENT iTrader: 4 / 100%	yea its an si so its electric steering

12-21-2006, 02:51 AM	#11 (permalink)
bboylocob Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: NEW ORLEANS Posts: 1,928 BRENT iTrader: 4 / 100%	i dont think its the security thing b/c if it was it wouldnt let you start the car if the wheel was locked and if it was all you would have to do is turn the wheel to the right while turning the key.and there is no fuse for it i checked

12-21-2006, 03:33 AM	#12 (permalink)
BATANG CITY JAIL Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Durham, NC..£╖╒◙o├æ Posts: 8,327 iTrader: 10 / 100%	^^ okey..

12-21-2006, 12:05 PM	#13 (permalink)
FG Two Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Macon, GA Posts: 106 iTrader: 0 / 0%	Are you sure it was locked and not just really hard to turn. if the power steering goes out, its hard as crap to turn the wheel.

12-21-2006, 01:00 PM	#14 (permalink)
bboylocob Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: NEW ORLEANS Posts: 1,928 BRENT iTrader: 4 / 100%	it was really har to turn.i was able to drive it to the dealer.i know is someting with the electric steering i just dont know what

12-21-2006, 01:15 PM	#15 (permalink)
FG Two Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Macon, GA Posts: 106 iTrader: 0 / 0%	thats what warranty is for

12-21-2006, 01:48 PM	#16 (permalink)
bboylocob Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: NEW ORLEANS Posts: 1,928 BRENT iTrader: 4 / 100%	well i just talked to the honda dealer.it is b/c when i got my headers put on,the guy that did it left the heatshield on and it cut through the wireing harness.so there went any chances for warenty to cover it.it will cost about $2600

12-21-2006, 01:54 PM	#18 (permalink)
cappykd Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: SoCal Age: 39 Posts: 1,806 Kirk iTrader: 9 / 100%	was the guy that put your headers on a shop or a guy? If it's a shop you can get them to pay for it.

12-21-2006, 02:17 PM	#19 (permalink)
bboylocob Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: NEW ORLEANS Posts: 1,928 BRENT iTrader: 4 / 100%	it was midas. and they not going to b/c the headers dont have a cat on it they cant warenty it. MIDAS BAN!!!!!!

12-21-2006, 02:36 PM	#20 (permalink)
cappykd Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: SoCal Age: 39 Posts: 1,806 Kirk iTrader: 9 / 100%	Make them since they broke federal law by removing the cat. Tell them you'll report them. It's worth a try.