myusername

when i start my 04 in the morning there is some whining sound that goes on under the hood, it changes tone as the wheel turns left or right which leads me to believe its something to do with the power steering. either the fluid is a little gelled in the morning or something like that, once the car is warm it goes away. didnt have the problem in the summer but with a few cold mornings recently i am remember it also happened last winter. anyone else familiar with this?? i have had power steering hose recall done along with wiper motor several months ago.
any help is appreciated. thanks.

01tl4tl

its not fluid temp problems~ gellied- where do you get that info!!!

First- put a small piece of cardboard under each front wheel- makes it easy to turn them

Now start the car and slowly turn the wheels to full lock and hold for a few second- now all the way to the other lock- repeat a few times
If there was air trapped, its out now
Otherwise drop by the dealer and ask if its normal or a PS fluid change will help?
Dont know if they replace all the ps fluid with the hoses- likely... just top it up and send it out

myusername

"where do you get that info!!!"
i didnt ask for your insults or your troubleshooting "tips" i asked if anyone else is familiar with this problem.
thanks anyway tool.

blkaspec

WTF!!! dont blow a fuse there myusername, i dont think he was trying to insult you he was just trying to offer a helpful suggestion. how about you just say "thanks" instead of bashing the first person that posts. with only 28 posts and 01tl4tl having close to 12k, i would listen before you start calling people names.

linky33

lol

wasupdog

iTrader: (2)

lol

I hate cars

Usually noise is caused by air. I would have the dealer take a look at the o-ring that they probably replaced. It's easy to cut them or pinch them when installing. Visually check the fluid in the reservior to see if the fluid is aerated (there would probably be tons of very, very small bubbles). If you have no luck with the dealer and run out of options, Amsoil now makes a synthetic powersteering fluid that's compatable with the Honda system. I don't know how cold it gets in your area but one of the biggest advantages of synthetic fluids is they flow better when cold. You may give that a shot as a last resort but I bet it's not the fluid.

myusername

sorry i dont spend my life on "AcuraZine" or im not forty something years old like 01tl4tl......i come on for quick questions or to browse every once in a while cause i have a life and its not my car or the internet.
stop co-signing - thats pretty lame.

thanks "I hate cars" i'll have it checked out, i appreciate your input.

blkaspec

so is it your mom's car then and you just get to drive it?

Trew

iTrader: (1)

my mom always told me "Don't bite the hand that feeds you".

01tl4tl's advice is spot on. whirring noise in the steering is caused by air in the lines. By locking the wheels several times and holding it for a few seconds, you will purge the air from the power steering system.

Instead of reacting (incorrectly) to his statement you should thank him for the FREE advice he took time out of his life to give you.

EVOLICARUS

mine is doing that also, o-ring has been replaced.. i'm thinking its the power steering pump

bruincaster

You asked for help, and 01tl4tl offered help. I don't see what the problem is. Just because you think liquids in the car get "gellied" don't blow a fuse in here, we are all here to help each other, we are sorry we don't fit into your life.

Actually.. no I am not sorry.

myusername

actually i don't know my mother, its my car and i purchased it outright but thanks for assuming.

myusername

don't weigh in unless you have input to the problem, which you obviously don't, just another co-signer, i suggest you hold up before you end like some of these other people with no life.

blkaspec

hey mods, take a look at this message i just received from myusername!!!!

"thanks for the cheap shot about my mother, i suggest you step off, and if your ever in the NYC area let me know so my people can torch you "blacked out" whip. you fucking faggot."

people like this shouldnt be allowed on here

Trew

iTrader: (1)

looks like he's been busy this afternoon...
Did you really think we wouldn't post your PMs in the thread? LOL, you're so cute with your tough messages and all.

Ron A

Get rid of the attitude. Consider this a warning that we will not stand for this type of behavior, and that goes for sending PM's like those posted above.

I am considering a permanent ban, or at least a long temporary ban, but according to our moderator's rules I will post this in the Moderator's Forum and get some opinions from my fellow moderators.

myusername

sure thing boss hog.

Trew

iTrader: (1)

Moderators forum... that's like the teacher's lounge

Someday I hope to get to be in the moderator's forum!


I think this thread has served its purpose from the first reply.

myusername

me too!!!

Ron A

Myusername has been banned for 1 month. The ban will lift on 13 October at 2PM.

As soon as the ban is lifted, he must send a PM to blkaspec and Trew apologizing for his behavior. I would appreciate it if you two would forward a copy of his PM to me for my files and so I know when it has been done.

Failure to do so will result in a permanent ban.