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Old Nov 23, 2009 | 07:01 PM
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2004 Accord EX 4dr 4 cylinders.

When I'm driving there a lots of vibration in between 60 and 70 mph when I step on the gas (there is no vibration if I don't accelerate). The vibration goes away pass 70mp. I took it to the shop, there said it needed balancing; the balancing did not resolved the problem. Then the said the tires were bad; 4 new tire did not fixed the problem. Then I was told is was a bent rim; exchanged the tire with my friend 04 accord; same problem. My friend car was fine with my set of tire. Now they're saying that the problem is the alignment because they don't find any problem with the suspension (joint, bushing etc, etc..). they also said that there is no broken motor or trans mount. I'm out over $600 now and the problem is still there. ANY IDEAS? thanks
 
Old Nov 23, 2009 | 07:06 PM
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I hate to help them nickel and dime you anymore but have you checked your struts and shocks at all ?

WheelBrokerAng..please put you location up in the corner like I have mine...Do it thru your USER CP
 
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Old Nov 23, 2009 | 07:23 PM
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I've heard of bad axles causing this type of thing. Does it only vibrate while accelerating? If you let of the gas, will the vibration stop, or at least change? See if you can duplicate the vibration, in another gear (same rpm, different speed).
 
Old Nov 23, 2009 | 07:36 PM
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I was told a the shop that the suspension components are find.
If I let go the gas it stops; it only happens when accelerating not before 60 or after 70mph
 
Old Nov 23, 2009 | 07:40 PM
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if balance is ok, tires ok,suspension ok, , i would have a shop pack the inner cv joints with grease ,,,, see if that helps
 
Old Nov 23, 2009 | 08:22 PM
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the whole vehicle, it feels like the front wheel are wobbling.
 
Old Nov 23, 2009 | 09:20 PM
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Thanks for the info but my VIN is out of that range 1HGCM5.......4A118510. You guy has been very helpfull, I guess I'll have to take it to the dealer since my mechanic has ran out of ideas.
 
Old Nov 23, 2009 | 10:19 PM
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Tell them to check the axles/CV joints. That TSB is for vibration at idle, while stopped (red light, stop sign). The TSB has nothing to do with this symptom.
 

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Old Nov 24, 2009 | 01:47 PM
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That what my mechanic thought initially, but all four tire are new now, it has been balaned twice. I exchange tires with my friend who also has an 04 accord, his car is fine with my wheels and my car still shakes with his. Thanks for the input.
 
Old Nov 24, 2009 | 03:59 PM
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Wheel bearing(s)? Though that should vibrate at all speeds.
 
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