Torque binding when turning a sharp corner

[mrlegoman]

Our Vehicross is experiencing what I'm told is torque binding when turning a sharp corner. Can someone please explain this and how to fix it?

[tom4bren]

What are the symptoms - tire chirp, bouncing, ... ?

[mrlegoman]

It feels like the transmission is in super-low and the tire is rubbing on something (which it is not). After the car is straightened out, it's fine.

[johnnyapollo]

Could be a few things - I experienced something similar when the TOD speed sensors went out on mine (the FWD was bascially disabled so it was pulling load during turns instead of driving the front wheels). What you're describing could also be bad CV joint(s) from my past experience with Hondas.

-- John

[mrlegoman]

The wheel bearing are going bad too. Could bad wheel bearings lead to bad CV joints?

[Joe_Black]

It's common for short-wheelbase vehicles to do this, and with only 90" the VX is firmly in that category. My Trooper RS did the same thing.

If you've got worn out steering/suspension components the added stress will make it more apparent.

[ojmagg]

Mine has done this since 5k miles (when purchaced)

[tom4bren]

I wouldn't say that bad bearings leads to CV joint wear. The bad bearings could certainly give you the symptoms you describe.

Bad CVs usually show up as a noise issue long before it gets bad enough to 'feel'. Clicking during coasting usually means the inner CVs are bad. Clicking during turning usually means the outer CVs are bad. Have you checked your CV boots? If you're not lifted & your boots aren't cracked or split & you don't hear any clicking noises (changing with speed) then your CVs probably aren't bad.

[ZEUS]

Maybe try to adjust the steering lockout bolt so you can't turn as sharp? No idea otherwise.

[CoastieCosta567]

Is your tTOD check light on?

Cuz if it it, then your rear and front speed sensors that are located on the TOD itself have gone bad, or dirty connectors, or broken wire, pretty much what JohnnyAPollo said. But if not, then I don't know.

[mdwyer]

Our Vehicross is experiencing what I'm told is torque binding when turning a sharp corner. Can someone please explain this and how to fix it?

I wonder if you're seeing what I described as "Chirping"? When I asked about it, I was told it was pretty much normal. http://www.vehicross.info/forums/showthread.php?t=12036

[etlsport]

how fast are you doing when you get this? every so often my ABS used to (when i still had ABS) kick on when i would make a wheels locked turn and touch the brakes at all the whole car would shudder until i released the brakes

[mrlegoman]

Is your tTOD check light on?

Cuz if it it, then your rear and front speed sensors that are located on the TOD itself have gone bad, or dirty connectors, or broken wire, pretty much what JohnnyAPollo said. But if not, then I don't know.

After the post the other day, I was driving home and the TOD "CHECK" light began flashing at me. The display also showed no lights to the front wheels, which usually there is at least one. After about 5 minutes, it all went back to normal.
So is this indicative of having a bad speed sensor?

[VXR]

Mine has done this since 14k miles (when purchaced)
it only does it when you turn max right or left...

[mrlegoman]

Could be a few things - I experienced something similar when the TOD speed sensors went out on mine (the FWD was bascially disabled so it was pulling load during turns instead of driving the front wheels). What you're describing could also be bad CV joint(s) from my past experience with Hondas.

-- John

TOD Speed Sensors
Are these the same "Wheel Speed Sensors" noted in the shop manual?