Power steering whinny noise

2002 ACURA TL
172,000 MILES • V6 • 2WD • AUTOMATIC
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Am familiar with Honda and Acura O-ring failure at the pump which can change the pressure outside vs inside and can cause a whine when turning steering wheel, but this one is different, 1-10 scale of how hard steering is, i would say 7, fluid is dirty but full. Turning the steering wheel does not cause the whine like it does when the O-rings or pump is bad, it is continuous and not coming from the reservoir or the pump but rather from close to the firewall on passenger. I can feel the whine in this hose showing you, which is not sure if it's going to a rack and pinion or what. So, i don't know what it is.
Dec 20, 2021 at 3:11 PM
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Yep, worn out fluid can cause the noise and the lack of power assist. I would flush the fluid which you should do anyway even if the pump is bad. Here is a video to show you how and I have included how to change out he power steering pump if the flush does not work.

https://youtu.be/iu0_YkCkL40?si=ZSHmbe1mOy_F6xRr

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Mar 26, 2024 at 9:41 AM
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anything?
May 11, 2024 at 12:55 PM
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Rings solved it, thanks.
May 11, 2024 at 12:57 PM
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Thanks for letting us know, we are here to help, please use 2CarPros anytime.
May 11, 2024 at 1:08 PM