t0talacuratl

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I have a loud creaking noise while turning the steering wheel in either direction. I only hear it when at a stand still or just before reversing. It makes my car sound like sh*t, when I go through the drivethru or backing up in my driveway. I took it to my mechanic, but he said it's from the car being lower for so long. He also said even if it's replaced with a new one, it will happen again eventually. Does anyone have any experience with this?

espi_007

Most likely, you have to get your O-ring replaced. This is pretty common with TL's; they tend to do this during winters!

O-ring itself is like 2 dollars; it's the labor that'll cost you :/

Edit: you'll find this helpful!

https://acurazine.com/forums/3g-tl-problems-fixes-114/diy-105-power-steering-whine-fix-754586/

ILLustriousUA6

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Gotta love how the mechanics blame everything when you are lowered...

Sounds like the O-Ring problem to me! Just replaced mine. GL!

mY sLOW UA6

Gotta do this to my UA5, squeaks like a bitch when it gets cold

t0talacuratl

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Thank you for the help! I will try this, but that thread mention a whine. I'm pretty sure it's not a whine noise. It's definitely a loud creaking noise. I don't know if changing the o-ring will fix that.

dambae

Had the same issue with my 2007 TL Type S. Made a growling/screaching noice when the steering wheel was turned either direction, but noise went away after the car warmed up. First thought it was a the power-steering pump ($$$), but turned out to the be o-ring ($). The total cost was $65 at the dealership, which included the power steering fluid, part, and labor.

t0talacuratl

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Ok. I will replace the o-ring this weekend. Thanks for confirmation!

ez12a

creaking noise... does it sound like loud popping? or like a ship hull creaking? could also be CV joint.

t0talacuratl

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More like hull creaking. I've had to replace my cv joints before; definitely not the same noise.

ez12a

gotcha. Just wasnt entirely sold on a creaking sound from a power steering pump. Maybe power steering rack? Have someone turn the wheel while you look/listen at the pump?

I always thought the o ring noise was a whine or something.

t0talacuratl

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Well that is what I mention before......dambae said he had a similar issue, and the o-ring fixed it. My mechanic said he heard it with his partner was steering the car, but don't know if they pin point it at the pump. That is a good point though. I'm willing to trying anything before having to replacing the power steering rack.

BeastV6

did you ever figure out the cuase of the problem?

Ryan Williamson

Definitely try the o-ring replacement before anything! Costs under $2 for parts.

https://acurazine.com/forums/3g-tl-p...ne-fix-754586/