Can turning steering wheel side to side about 15-20 times while car is stationary in drive gear cause any damage to the car. I know it's not very good for the tires, and puts slightly more strain on the power steering. But is there any components of the car that can be damaged by doing this, particularly the transmission. I was just messing around in a parking lot one day not really thinking about it, but it seems since then that the car has been running kinda rough lately, so i'm just wondering. After I pulled this little stunt the car downshifts roughly sometimes when I let off the accelerator, and I feel kind of a bump from the transmission when it upshifts. If anyone with good car knowleadgle can anwer this I would greatly appreciate it! I am really scared that if I somehow caused this problem that Honda will not cover me undr warranty. And if I did screw something up I fear it will be an extremely expensive fix, especially if it's the transmission. Someone please HELP!!! The car is a 2009 Honda CRV
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My opinion is strain yes damage no. You know when you turn the wheel all the way to one side the tires are "grinding" into the pavement this causes you to give it a little extra gas to get the car to move...right? But I don't think that would cause damage. If I'm wrong then you have the worlds' worst engineered car!
Turning lock to lock as you describe is making the steering pump work hard since the wheels are stuck to the pavement.
turning or putting "strain" on the steering WILL NOT have any effect or damage to the torque convertor. However, sitting stationary for log periods of time with the vehicle in gear can cause damge on the torque convertor over time.
In my experience the steering issue is unrelated to your car sputtering.
#1 Sputtering is the result of engine misfires, poor or improper fuel delivery, and/or inadequate air delivery. Hesitation and noises at standard shift points (ie: 3500+ RPM depending on how heavy your foot is) is a side effect of a faulty transmission, or transmission components (solenoids, torque converters, gears, etc.)
#2 Turing your stering wheel while the car is stationary will not damage your vehicle. The stering wheel system in your car is as you mentioned power assisted. The rack and pinion (steering gear) actually performs the function of moving the wheels. The system is pressure lubricated by the power steering pump via high pressure lines. Air in the system may damage the rack, but is more likely to damage your pump fist. Difficulty turning the steering wheel on a vehicle equipped with power steering can be the result of a damaged steering gear (rack and pinion), A damaged rack is unlikely unless the car was in a collision, or the car was run for an extended duration of time with no power steering fluid. The latter is less likely because the sound of a dry pump would be obvious and extremely noticable.
#3 You should take your vehicle to another dealer and start keeping documents provided by the dealer follwoing inspection or service. The dealer must honor their warranty, as a contractual agreement. I am not sure what state you reside in but, you could qualify for vehicle replacement under some states lemon law provisions. Google lemon law to learn the steps you can take if you feel like your brand new car may qualify.
Stationary steering doesn't harm your vehicle, but putting the power steering stop to stop on each side can cause damage to the pump, which runs off of the engine belt. The first thing I would do is to get the power steering pump and steering rack inspected by a shop that will honor your warranty.
P.S. - This shouldn't void your warranty, it's a common mistake.
In my opinon you DID NOT hurt the Car at all.
However, I'm NOT telling anyone to turn the wheels
15 times at a stop. It will put a strane on the P/S Pump &
the Rack and Pinion (the steering gear BOX)
I will admit that when I bleed the streering I do have the
wheels off the ground.
The power steering pump pumps fluid through the power steering rack or gear box assembly. when you move the steering wheel the fluids pressure helps you to turn the wheel by puhing on one side of the rack or the other. You can turn the wheel asmany times as you want with it stationary and nothing will happen.
The steering and transmission are not connected in anyway. Turning the steering wheel with the car running, will not damage anything but the tires if you do it long enough. Sounds like something coincedental is going on, did you try another dealer? This time leave out the fact that this started to happen after turning the steering wheel while stationary. Just explain the problem the car is having. Maybe go for a test drive with someone, like a shop foreman, service advisor, or a technician so they can hear the thunk noise. Let me know if that helps.
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