Well I have a 2006 TL with 44k miles. Since it was getting colder my steering has been making a weird noise. It sounds maybe like a grinding noise. Not sure what it is. Does anybody have a clue or idea what it is?

 

did you get the power steering and wiper recalls done?

 

I've had the PS Hose recall done. Not sure about the wipers

 

You may want to try replacing the o-ring for the power steering pump inlet. Here's the DIY for it:

https://acurazine.com/forums/showthr...highlight=ring

If you take a vid so we can hear the sound you are referring to we could more accurately diagnose the situation. My steering pump (along with multiple others) was making a noise when it was cold out and then it would become less noticiable after the car warmed up. After replacing the o-ring the noise was gone. I believe the o-ring was less then 2 dollars from the dealership and the DIY takes maybe 20 minutes. Worth a try I would say.

 

I've heard about that fix. Once it warms down a bit I will be trying that fix, and once it's colder I will try to make a video of the noise when I steer. It usually makes that grinding noise when it's extremely cold.