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?

 

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/

 

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

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

 

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

 

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.

 

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.

 

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

 

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

 

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

 

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.

 

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.

 

did you ever figure out the cuase of the problem?

 

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

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