runna03

So glad I was able to run into this here. I've had the moaning noise for a few weeks now.

Family friend took a look at it this morning and said it was an easy fix by air'n it out.

I'm hoping the o-ring change out will fix this issue.

I'm at 97K, no warranty left over.

erick3

Just a heads up, I picked up my O-ring from a local Honda dealer for $1.42 + tax. Acura wanted 10.xx + tax.

runna03

I was going to hit up Advanced Auto Parts tomorrow -was hesitant about going straight to a dealership.

salu8819

So this morning i turned the car on and BAMM!!! the noise was GONE I was so Happy bc now my car didnt sound like shit when its cold. I really thought that my PS was broken bc i had this problem for 3 winter seasons. After this simple .77 cent install, the crisis was gone. Thank you for the DIY

runna03

Picked up the O-ring for $1.06 at Ferman Acura.

Looking to fix this matter in the morning.

lowride47

dealer wanted 475.00 for this repair new pump ,after reading this info he replaced the ring at my request!!! iwas still stuck with a $95 diagnostic fee!!!! for other issues he trumped up never going there again!!!!!!thanx for the diy info im .just paid of my 2005 wdp tl.dealer raylaks acura amherst ny

runna03

Very happy with the DIY material for this fix.

Was a 10 minute change out for the O-ring.
Can't beat it for only a dollar.

Also - Ferman Acura looked up both wiper and power steering recalls via my VIN #, to make sure they were completed previously.

chinesestunna

OP - how does one tell if the fluid is oxidized and needs replacing? I know the fluid is typically red but mine seems to have browned a little, do I need to flush the system and change out the fluid?

met152

I picked up the o-ring for 1.77 from my local honda dealer. It only took a few minutes to replace it.
I also decided to flush and refill my power steering fluid while I was at it. Mine required 2 full bottles (12oz each) to refill the power steering reservoir, so if you decide to refill yours, make sure you buy enough. I only purchased 1 originally and had to run back out to get more.

Majofo

If you dab some of your PSF on a white shop towel & it looks more brown then red, it's time to change. Turkey basting the res won't change the fluid, you either need to circulate the old fluid out or put it through a flush.

djflex167

wow, i have the same issue and it started like 3 weeks ago. when my car have been sitting for a few hours in the cold and i turn the car on, it makes that loud noise near where the belts are, and go away after fully warming!! if this O-Ring fix it, then i will give it a try since that noise is annoying to me!!

chinesestunna

it fixed it for me.

Indy04TL

It worked for me! Since I didn't have the time, talent or place to do it, I had a dealer install it. O-ring $.99, new fluid $5.00, total cost with labor, $76!! But well worth it. Of course the dealer wanted to sell me a new PS pump for $600 and told me the O-ring by it's self would not fix the problem. Them I showed him the printout that I had made from ACURAZINE!! It has been about a month since the fix and no noise!!

chill_dog

Going to buy an o-ring now, drop it in, and . If it doesn't work, I'll keep my appointment with the dealer tomorrow. I need to change my fluid, too, but it's so damn cold. Maybe this weekend (not that it will be any warmer).

Schulminator

iTrader: (2)

Gald I found this thread, thought I need a new P/S pump.
Put in the new "Honda" o-ring, and wala....no more noise...

chill_dog

^That's where I was.

My o-ring was black. So either Acura had old o-rings in stock that they used when they did the power steering hose recall or they didn't change it at all.

I heard a couple squeaks this morning as it cleared some air from the system due to it being opened yesterday, but no whine.

Majofo

Don't tell corporate about this thread.. Glad all of you got out the cheap way & don't have to listen to the PS whine.

ccasmoe20

Just got that horrible noise this morning after a very cold night here in Maryland. The dealership said they did the recall last year but after reading the TSB from April 2009, I am thinking they didnt replace with the right o-ring.

I will definitely try to fix with the new o-ring myself before taking it to the dealership. All the symptoms seem to be exact. Hopefully this will work!

SHaFT7

mine just started whining yesterday. topped off the ps fluid, but barely had to add any. this TSB makes perfect since. I will be picking up an oring from my honda dealership today

thanks azine

SHaFT7

I still had the black seal. The fix took all of 7 min start to finish. We'll see in the morning if it whines or not

SHaFT7

morning came, whine is gone

subinf

lucky. o-ring was replaced with the recall. noise started. i replaced it again. still noise. goes away after about 3 min of driving though.

swoosh

iTrader: (5)

^^^ do u see bubbles in the PS reservoir ???

subinf

i thought i did one morning but i haven't seen them on a recurring basis

schmidt2k4

Dropped my car off this morning at the shop to get the knock sensore replaced (Stupid Mouse!) and asked them to go ahead and change the O-ring, becuase I had the same noise everyone else has been having. My mechanic told me there were actually two o-rings, one is red and one is black. He replaced both for 40 bucks...

erick3

^ and now...it's' okay? that' could've been your problem right there...2!
that or he just ripped you off...

schmidt2k4

Hey erick3,
It did fix the issue. The black o-ring may not needed to be replaced, but if he is in there doing it...might as well. I have a jpg image of the pump showing the two o-rings...i just can't figure out how to get it on here yet.

Inaccurate

schmidt,

Email the pic to me and I will post it.

Z8@ZNTDdotCOM (of course, replace the "dot" with a period )

schmidt2k4

Thanks man, I just sent it.

Inaccurate

Pic from schmidt2k4

nicourt

iTrader: (3)

Big shout out to the OP on this nice write up. My car started this noise just this past weekend, (after two weeks of more snow and cold then Buffalo) but like everyone elses, silence once warm. Went to Tisher Acura in Laurel MD and the service writer (Jason) confirmed it was more then likely the O ring. He told me $50 bucks and 2hrs job time or if I was a handy person..... spend a dollar in the parts shop and BING!!! an easy DIY. Good "Stealership" guy who was actually honest... and he validates why I LOVE THIS FORUM Three Cheers to all fellow "Shade Tree Mechanics"!!!! LoL ;-)

Majofo

errr.... thanks?


glad this simple diy is helping you guys.

sevank21

iTrader: (2)

God I hope I have the same problem, cuz this is a cheap easy fix. Just to make sure, the noise is a high pitched sqeek or chirping coming from the belt area? A lot of u mentiond its cause the cold weather but here in hawaii the temps range from 60-80. Yes mine happens on a cold start. Eeather its a morning start or a night time start (after the engine has cooled down) but like I said its not that cold here and its been doing it everytime its a cold start for the past year.

Cud this be my problem/fix?

Majofo

How long does the noise last? If it's real quick / very high pitched, I'd say it's drivebelt related. The power steering noise is not real high pitched, it's a low moan that changes in amplitude as you turn the wheel, which can be verified by checking for air bubbles in the ps res.

sevank21

iTrader: (2)

Damn. Tried it out and didn't work. Guess it wasn't my problem

BMelch

Had the same problem... Took 5 minutes to change the $1.07 o-ring in my driveway and no more noise! Extremely Easy! Thanks for the help!

sick puppy

All I did was carefully remove the resivoir, empty it, reconnect and refill. Easy-peasy!

sick puppy

$1.07? I paid .52 cents for mine at the dealer

sick puppy

WTF? I paid .52 cents for mine at the Acura dealer. I think your parts manager is smokin something...

sick puppy

By the way, this fix my cold weather whine problem like a charm. Only took about 15 min including the reservoir drain/refill. Many thanks to the OP!