Power steering noise when turning steering wheel

1998 ACURA CL
153,000 MILES • 3.0L • V6 • 2WD • AUTOMATIC
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MAILMD32217
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When I purchased this car a few weeks ago, there was a noise coming from the engine bay immediately when I started it. It sounded like the power steering system. First, I checked all the fluids. The power steering fluid level was just above the min line. I removed 3.5 pints of power steering fluid and filled it between the min - max lines with the 3.5 pints oem Honda power steering fluid. Now, a few weeks later and the noise only occurs when I turn the steering wheel in either direction. There are a number of possibilities. I heard that these Honda's have a common problem with the o-rings needing to be replaced that can cause this as the o-rings were recalled with a new better rubber o-rings. I did not see any major leaks. Also, I noticed that only the passenger side radiator fan comes on and the driver side fan does not. What do you advise to diagnose and repair the noise?

M D
Jul 28, 2019 at 6:16 PM
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This is common when the fluid needs to be flushed. here is a video that shows how to do the service:

https://youtu.be/rDo5ZA4KM7Q

Please run down this guide and report back. Can you please shoot a quick video with your phone so we can hear the noise? that would be great. You can upload it here with your response.
Jul 30, 2019 at 12:19 PM
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When I turn the steering wheel to the right and left, it sounds like a whinning or winding noise that is typical of power steering that needs service in the system. I created a video of it for you and tried to upload it twice, it crashes in mid stream and deletes my reply wbile waiting up to 5 minutes for it to upload to a reply. I imagine you have heard it before lots of times.

Sorry, my video upload failed both attempts. I was not able to upload it.

M D
Jul 30, 2019 at 6:05 PM
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I would do the flush it helps with many fluid related sounds. I don't, but in the video we might show the noise it makes have you watched it?
Aug 2, 2019 at 11:28 AM
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I have not done the flush, but have watched and appreciate the video of it. It is a very good video. It looks like the best way to do a full fluid flush.

Thanks,

M D
Aug 2, 2019 at 4:39 PM
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Please let me know what happens
Aug 3, 2019 at 10:01 AM