[Atxcamp]

Hi! My daughter Element is making loud noises emanating from this part. Can anyone tell me what this part is and what it does? Initially I thought she was having problems with the alternator because of a whining noise when I accelerate it but when we put the hood up this part is what seems to be making all the noise. Thank you all!

 

[Mcdirtymetal]

Power steering pump. Check the fluid level.

 

[AWD]

I’m guessing it’s probably pretty cold where you live which makes the PS noisier.

 

[Atxcamp]

I’m guessing it’s probably pretty cold where you live which makes the PS noisier.

Feels mighty fine in Austin today. But it has been cold lately.

 

[Atxcamp]

Power steering pump. Check the fluid level.

Fluid is good! Maybe pump is on its way out?

 

[Atxcamp]

Feels mighty fine in Austin today. But it has been cold lately.

Maybe pump is bad?

 

[Franco_D]

Before replacing the pump, try this (slightly different from Element, but still applies). It will cost you an hour or less and an o-ring.

 

[Atxcamp]

Before replacing the pump, try this (slightly different from Element, but still applies). It will cost you an hour or less and an o-ring.

Thank you so much!

 

[AWD]

Some may consider this blasphemy because it’s not OEM fluid but it worked wonders for me in quieting down my PS:

Lubegard 23232 Complete Synthetic Power Steering Fluid, 32 fl. oz. https://a.co/d/57dNy6d

 

[Atxcamp]

Some may consider this blasphemy because it’s not OEM fluid but it worked wonders for me in quieting down my PS:

Lubegard 23232 Complete Synthetic Power Steering Fluid, 32 fl. oz. https://a.co/d/57dNy6d

Thank you I’ll try anything!

 

[DCM]

If you have to change the ps pump, be glad it’s one of the easiest things to change!

 

[Atxcamp]

If you have to change the ps pump, be glad it’s one of the easiest things to change!

Good to hear!!

 

[Fleetw00d]

Just did my son's twice. First time to swap in a used pump, then putting his back in after rebuilding it. Didn't read about the inlet o-ring until after I took his apart. Installed new seals and bearing. Quiet after a test drive this evening.

 

[Atxcamp]

Just did my son's twice. First time to swap in a used pump, then putting his back in after rebuilding it. Didn't read about the inlet o-ring until after I took his apart. Installed new seals and bearing. Quiet after a test drive this evening.

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Thank you so much!

 

[rjaseflorido.331]

If it's making a whirring whizzing noise during acceleration it's definitely power steering pump.

 

[Battbuilder]

Thank you so much!

Be sure to use Honda approved PS fluid.

 

[ricktheace]

Before replacing the pump, try this (slightly different from Element, but still applies). It will cost you an hour or less and an o-ring.

Probably a good idea to change the PS fluid after this repair. It is probably somewhat deteriorated after that abuse. Of course, a good idea to change the fluid now and then to extend life of the pump and mostly the rack.

 

[Kmead]

You might consider the idler bearing on the serpentine belt. It is just below the power steering pump and can be very noisy when it fails. Cheap part and replace the belt at the same time.

 

[manjar]

The O-rings on the power steering hose connections can get loose after a few years, causing air to get sucked into the system resulting in a whine. The colder the engine, the worse it can get, so in colder weather the problem might suddenly start or get worse. Easy to fix. Check out this YouTube video.