Really...didn't know that. Ok, I'll sit tight for the 4! BETTER BE AFTER 105k!

 

Im glad you got that annoying clunking sounds taken car of. By any chance did you ever make out what what the issue is for #5? I have that same problem and I'm not sure if its with the new trans or not.

 

Thanks guys! Glad it's back to a normal car again


I haven't fixed #5 yet as it's pretty rare and very faint when it actually does show up. I just hear it more b/c I haven't had audio in my car for the past few months (yeah...talk about going insane!)

Pretty sure it's the PS o-ring due to pressure/bubbles in the reservoir. The part is all of like $1 and is relatively easy to do I hear. I'm going to call my Acura or Honda dealer and see if they'll fix it. They should right? Since its a TSB or whatever?!

 

I also notice it when my radio is off when I'm maintaining speed in fifth (auto). Its very noticeable at around 50 and I heard it today driving down the freeway with the radio off. Im not sure if its PS related because I hear it coming from the drivers side and not the passenger where the hose is located. Maybe I just need to go ahead and purchase an exhaust to take my mind off of it.

 

I hear it on the drivers side also. All the signs point to the o-ring. I'll likely take it to Acura soon (if they'll actually do it for free) or do it myself soon. Cheap part and easy labor.

 

Hey guys, it's starting to get cold and this morning problem #2 started back up. Louder than ever too lol. I've seen some people say its the PS O-ring and some saying its a bad PS pump. I've got the DIY for the PS O-ring, which seems simple and cheap, but the PS pump DIY looks like it's only seals. ImageK (quoted below) says it's possible I have a bad pump. Is this the DIY fix for the bad pump (aka..fixing all the seals) or do I need to purchase the actual PS pump?

Thanks everyone!

PS Pump DIY - https://acurazine.com/forums/3g-tl-problems-fixes-114/diy-105-power-steering-pump-overhaul-pics-sm-scans-841134/

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

Quote:

Originally Posted by ImageK

For problem #2, your steering must be hard. It's a bad pump. I had the same issue. I would only feel resistance in the steering during low speeds such as reversing or parking. It was resolved after I paid Acura a big chunk of money to get a new one replaced. Wish I had the guts and tools to do it myself.

Here's a DIY for a power steering pump overhaul

Quote:

Originally Posted by ImageK

https://acurazine.com/forums/showthread.php?t=841134

Oh and here's for the power steering whine fix.
https://acurazine.com/forums/showthread.php?t=754586

 

Just do the O-ring. Its $.50 and 2-3 minutes of your time. Depending on how much air is getting in, the steering can feel normal or it can be hard.

 

K. Thanks Matt. I'll give that a whirl and see if it fixes it. I'll see if I can find one at a local parts store or call the Acura dealership.

I'll report back for future reference