?? Engine revs when i turn the steering at idle? Help?

**4thgeneCivic** · 28-05-2005 06:34 PM

um...i have a problem when im idle and when i turn the steering wheel from one side to other it revs the engine....anybody know what causes this pproblem??
it really bothering me....one day i migth cause a accident because this??

*EDIT by EK9: Thread title changed*

**ah8118** · 28-05-2005 06:42 PM

no.. it won't cause an accident. all my previous cars do that. its just a slight rev right? maybe like 500rpms or so? not really sure why, but i think its got something to do with your power steering. nothing major mate... all's normal.

**djgarv** · 28-05-2005 06:42 PM

wouldn't all cars have this? i guess it depends how much revving you're talking about...assuming it's nothing extreme it's normal isn't it? like turning on your air con/headlights even....will make the revs move a little?

or maybe you got done...like that ebaumsworld video where those guys hooked up their mate's crx's brakes to his horn lol

**panda[cRx]** · 28-05-2005 06:43 PM

dude can you not put subject titles like '??'

**sula99** · 28-05-2005 07:03 PM

Originally Posted by panda[CRX]

dude can you not put subject titles like '??'

**ACTI0NMAN-1** · 28-05-2005 07:13 PM

Originally Posted by panda[CRX]

dude can you not put subject titles like '??'

**saxman** · 28-05-2005 07:22 PM

that's normal... just like pumping the brakes makes the engine rev and turning on the a/c

**Honda_Pda** · 28-05-2005 07:25 PM

yeh... i have the same problem with my car...
and my sisters car... so i guess its pretty normal.. = )

**VTC-8OY** · 28-05-2005 08:21 PM

turning the steering wheel making revs go higher? thats not normal, thats abnormal

**bennjamin** · 28-05-2005 08:30 PM

Originally Posted by VTC-8OY

turning the steering wheel making revs go higher? thats not normal, thats abnormal

it seems to be normal. Happens with my car too .Your cars engine is directly connected to the powersteering pump/pulley and is compensating for the increase in resistance to "turn". As you turn more ( at lower speeds it is far more noticeable) the engine revs alittle more to aid the powersteering system

Educated guess as to what seems to be happening - add please !

BTW PLEASE ADD A TOPIC TITLE nextime instead of "!(@!@(#".

**Vivski** · 28-05-2005 08:39 PM

Wow, turning the wheel makes the engine rev. And pressing the brake pedal makes the engine rev. What next, reclining the driver's seat makes the engine rev?

**bennjamin** · 28-05-2005 08:45 PM

Originally Posted by Vivski

Wow, turning the wheel makes the engine rev. And pressing the brake pedal makes the engine rev. What next, reclining the driver's seat makes the engine rev?

turning wheel = directly connected to the engine via a pulley.
pushing brake = directly connected to the engine via vaccuum system.

Your engine does more than just propell you in a certain direction - there are a few things relying on it for power too