Keanu's mrs. T

Hello fellow members, I have a dilemna here with our 20k '06 and would appreciate any insight on our problem. We noticed a few days ago a whining sound intermittenly visited us at odd times. We pinpointed the noise from the engine compartment and after trying a few things we also uncovered that the sound only occurs when the car's in gear. Nothing is out of the ordinary as far as ride, vibrations, or any other negative factor. This makes us a little weiry as to the "what if's" when my wife is going to work one day.

On another note, I noticed the other day a newer Honda Pilot was making a similar noise while attempting to park. Is this a common noise associated with the honda product or what? I cannot forsee this noise as anything inviting for the long haul. Gracias folks!

Keanu's mrs. T

BTW, all the belts checked out fine as well as fluids, etc.

Keanu's mrs. T

Still putting up with the unusual noise, anybody got an opinion on the matter, thanks.

Black07TL

SYMPTOM
A moan or whine is heard when turning the steering wheel when the engine is cold. There may be air bubbles or foam in the power steering reservoir. The noise usually goes away when the engine warms up.

PROBABLE CAUSE
Air enters the power steering pump through the inlet joint O-ring.

CORRECTIVE ACTION
Replace the O-ring on the power steering pump inlet joint.

PARTS INFORMATION
O-ring: P/N 91345-RDA-A01

REQUIRED MATERIALS
Acura Power Steering Fluid: P/N 08206-9002 (One container repairs about 12 vehicles.)

WARRANTY CLAIM INFORMATION
In warranty: The normal warranty applies.
Operation Number: 5121B5
Flat Rate Time: 0.3 hour
Failed Part: P/N 91345-PAA-A01
Defect Code: 07408
Symptom Code: 04201
Template ID: 07-060A
Skill Level: Repair Technician

Out of warranty: Any repair performed after warranty expiration may be eligible for goodwill consideration by the District Parts and Service Manager or your Zone Office. You must request consideration, and get a decision, before starting work.

o4Komodo

iTrader: (2)

Hmn.. I once drove with the music off at night.
It was aprox. -11 C[not F] and I was speeding it like crazy down the road (hit about 140km/h in a rather short period of time) and during that entire time the car was generating a whining noise or a uh... winding-up noise. Would that be due to the same situation?

Fuser82

Power steering pump and O ring.
Just got my car back last night. Same year, same mileage.
Brought it in for maintenance, mentioned noise in engine comparment(after already knowing people were complaining about this issue), got a call later that afternoon that my pump and O rings were changed free of charge. Picked up last night, like new!

Don't wait any longer, not worth the worry.

Keanu's mrs. T

Hey thanks guys for the responses, very helpful . I'll have the techs check that about the power steering. However in my opinion I really think it's something derived from the powertrain. Everytime we put it into gear the noise comes about but when we place it into park or neutral the noise stops. I am by far no mechanic it's just what my wife and I have observed over the past month. Also as mentioned before I noticed a Honda Pilot making a very similar noise in a parking lot one day, is that a typical noise of Honda products or what?

Fuser82

I don't know how common it is among Honda products, but I also had a light exhaust cover rattle. Mechanic mentioned he took care of it...

ib18c1

iTrader: (6)

sorry to bump this, but did you find the solution? From what you described it sounds similiar to my current problem which is NOT the Powersteering issue, I have had mine fixed already, this is totally something new.

Mine makes the same noise while it is in gear as well, sound is emitting fromthe passenger side near the belts and crank pulley...just wondering if you got it solved ... thanks!