2002 Hyundai Accent Steering wheel vibrates

2002 HYUNDAI ACCENT
84,686 MILES • 4 CYL • 2WD • AUTOMATIC
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VIV9272
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Hi,

I have been to one mechanic and he thought it was the motor mounts and transmission mounts that were causing my steering wheel to vibrate. Nothing has changed vibration still the same. Could it be the idle control valve....vibration only occurs when the air is on and I am at idle...at a complete stop...I can hear the engine idle become louder at times and then the vibration happens...what could it be?....this is the most annoying problem ever. The mechanic telsl me its because its a 4 cylinder....I don't believe this because I have driven many 4 cylinder vehicles and I have never had the steering wheel vibrating. Please help. Thank you.
Jun 29, 2009 at 9:28 AM
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JACOBANDNICKOLAS
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The ac must be causing the RPM's to get low enough to cause the vibration. Has the check engine light ever come on?
Jul 2, 2009 at 1:13 PM
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No! the check engine light has never come on....I was told that I should change the spark plugs to the ones the manufactor recommends....I am going to try that but if the vibration does not stop....I don't know what to do.
Jul 2, 2009 at 3:52 PM
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JACOBANDNICKOLAS
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You can try that, but I don't think it will change anything. Your question about the IAC is interesting. That could be a problem or the throttle position sensor. However either one would kick the check engine light on. Are you sure there are no vacuum leaks?
Jul 2, 2009 at 7:24 PM
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How would I check for vaccum leaks?..Throttle Sensor....where would I start?..
Jul 3, 2009 at 11:45 AM
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Start with vacuum leaks. Check the hoses under the hood. Look for disconnected, cracked, or damaged hoses. Many people use starting fluid and spray the hoses. If there is a leak, the RPM's will raise. However, you have to be careful because it is very flamable and can ignite from the heat of the exhaust manifold. If you do it this way, be careful and have a fire extinguisher near by. As far as the TPS, it should kick a check engine light.
Jul 3, 2009 at 4:22 PM