tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4230921393861161815.post2837984327307845609..comments2024-01-07T06:55:49.736-08:00Comments on AboutAcura: [TSB] Acura TL Moans When Engine Is Colddalieuhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13110178018364299931noreply@blogger.comBlogger50125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4230921393861161815.post-71125365867189907082018-05-24T17:37:42.510-07:002018-05-24T17:37:42.510-07:00Hey there, I have a 2000 3.2 TL and for the life o...Hey there, I have a 2000 3.2 TL and for the life of me I could not find that first O-Ring... things looked a bit different for me when I popped the hood (the P/S reservoir was in a different place etc...) so I sorta just assumed that maybe the 2000 model does not have that Orange O-Ring... is that true?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4230921393861161815.post-499869405724610352015-12-14T13:39:18.357-08:002015-12-14T13:39:18.357-08:00Thank you for this info. My mechanic is good but h...Thank you for this info. My mechanic is good but his employees are too rushed to explain anything.They act like I am supposed to know already. I am a 60 yr old single woman with no mechanical background. It makes me want to find a less rushed environment where the workers have better communication skills. your description is easy enough for a kindergartener to follow and I appreciate that.Harrishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05562471037317649304noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4230921393861161815.post-52665839506088573222015-07-02T23:09:53.916-07:002015-07-02T23:09:53.916-07:00Same problem as Anonymous@May 9. Canadian Tire rep...<br />Same problem as Anonymous@May 9. Canadian Tire replaced the pump ($550) and now I lose power steering but when Canadian Tire tests it (twice) they find nothing wrong. They even charged me for the tests! They're looking at it again tomorrow. Wish I had researched this a few days earlier before I took it for repair. Still, this info should help me a lot when I go back tomorrow. Thanks!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4230921393861161815.post-55371859008398455002014-11-13T13:59:37.577-08:002014-11-13T13:59:37.577-08:00Power steering was making noise only when cold. I ...Power steering was making noise only when cold. I took my 07 TL to several mechanics, and they all told me I needed to replace the power steering pump for several hundred dollars. Found this website, printed it out, took it to Acura dealership, they replaced both O rings, and problem solved. They charged me $60 for labor, which is pretty high for this simple job, but didnt have the tools to do Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4230921393861161815.post-12783815158693181322014-10-20T06:52:19.474-07:002014-10-20T06:52:19.474-07:00I have the same problem in my acura 2001 3.2 TL n...I have the same problem in my acura 2001 3.2 TL noise coming from stearing pomp in the morning when os cold, thanks for your help God Blesa you David .Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4230921393861161815.post-50278999011193318822014-10-15T10:36:49.614-07:002014-10-15T10:36:49.614-07:00"Anonymous said...
I noticed this too. Which ..."Anonymous said...<br />I noticed this too. Which one do we change?<br />October 14, 2014 at 7:05:00 AM PDT"<br /><br />What did you noticed?dalieuhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13110178018364299931noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4230921393861161815.post-15477423118506690332014-10-14T07:05:34.348-07:002014-10-14T07:05:34.348-07:00I noticed this too. Which one do we change?I noticed this too. Which one do we change?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4230921393861161815.post-83719710153361325512014-06-03T17:45:59.067-07:002014-06-03T17:45:59.067-07:00To Anony@May9 and Lost@May9, do you guys have any ...To Anony@May9 and Lost@May9, do you guys have any updates? This fix is a simple fix for a very specific problem and shouldn't take longer than 30 mins.<br /><br />If this fix doesn't resolve your whine issue, then please take your car to your trusted mechanic or an Acura dealership. However, dealership service = dealership cost.<br /><br />Please see a professional because it sounds like dalieuhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13110178018364299931noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4230921393861161815.post-67018383341419967822014-05-09T16:30:33.142-07:002014-05-09T16:30:33.142-07:00Well, I've changed O=rings and five, yes five ...Well, I've changed O=rings and five, yes five pumps. It whines when steering is moved. 3 of the pumps were rebuilt by Advance 1 or Autozone 2. They did not whine, but would not steer car. Put the old pump back on and it whines, but does steer the car.Lostnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4230921393861161815.post-1884684152720494612014-05-09T14:54:08.099-07:002014-05-09T14:54:08.099-07:00Great thread
I have 2005 TL with the whine and to...Great thread<br /><br />I have 2005 TL with the whine and took it to Canadian Tire (my mistake) they replaced the power steering pump and I now have a situation where there is no whine but the car loses its power steering when going up a hill and turning. Canadian tire replaced the pump yet again and it is still occuring. They are saying there is nothing wrong but I am telling them there is.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4230921393861161815.post-76228134086562879452014-03-13T10:08:31.394-07:002014-03-13T10:08:31.394-07:00Anonymous@March 3 - I believe they are showing the...Anonymous@March 3 - I believe they are showing the same o-ring.<br />dalieuhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13110178018364299931noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4230921393861161815.post-9054637013749128682014-03-03T16:46:17.052-08:002014-03-03T16:46:17.052-08:00The diagram shows changing o-ring on hose connecti...The diagram shows changing o-ring on hose connecting at top of pump but the video shows changing a different o-ring...which one is correct ? Or do you have to change both...thanks !Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4230921393861161815.post-78177521798695547722013-11-21T04:55:33.317-08:002013-11-21T04:55:33.317-08:00All fixed & donation made. Thanks very much!!All fixed & donation made. Thanks very much!!Donna C.noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4230921393861161815.post-22478767912001420192013-10-21T10:16:59.050-07:002013-10-21T10:16:59.050-07:00I got the donation, thank you very much! It's ...I got the donation, thank you very much! It's people like you that help keep this site going. :)<br /><br />As for the issue with the bigger bolt. I don't know what's that about. It's even more interesting that it doesn't move. This fix should be quick and simple, if it's not you're either doing something wrong, or there's something different with your car. I woulddalieuhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13110178018364299931noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4230921393861161815.post-60576177034886461622013-10-20T23:20:20.212-07:002013-10-20T23:20:20.212-07:00Awesome - thanks. I needed a crescent/box wrench ...Awesome - thanks. I needed a crescent/box wrench to remove the bolt on my TL, but the $0.77 part did the trick! Donation made!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4230921393861161815.post-41501429384996000772013-10-17T15:37:48.694-07:002013-10-17T15:37:48.694-07:00Just paid 74 cents for the O-ring and $20 labor to...Just paid 74 cents for the O-ring and $20 labor to my mechanic (took him all of 15 minutes). He did it very neatly so no need to even replace any fluid. Donation to follow if this fixes the problem. Thank you!!Donna C.noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4230921393861161815.post-47108443341168383272013-10-13T13:08:24.007-07:002013-10-13T13:08:24.007-07:00I have the same issue as Anon 1/28/13. Any help?I have the same issue as Anon 1/28/13. Any help?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4230921393861161815.post-17626099047237526072013-03-11T08:16:09.348-07:002013-03-11T08:16:09.348-07:00i will donate if this solves my issue.i will donate if this solves my issue.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02780670638674319741noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4230921393861161815.post-8674035578953401202013-01-28T17:29:36.132-08:002013-01-28T17:29:36.132-08:00So how bout this, my bolt is bigger than 1/4 in., ...So how bout this, my bolt is bigger than 1/4 in., it is for sure 10 mm. The thing will NOT move. So mo.st wasted on buying 1/4 in swivle socket. What does this mean? Did someone replace the bolt with a wrong bolt, which would explain why Its immovable & not 1/4? Any advice much appreciated, I went in thinking this to be easy, but really I'm 1.5 hours in to nowhere...Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4230921393861161815.post-16305861538748227712013-01-17T10:11:02.040-08:002013-01-17T10:11:02.040-08:00You welcome. Just trying to be helpful as it has h...You welcome. Just trying to be helpful as it has happened to my cousin's 2004 Acura TL and my gf's 2005 Honda Accord.<br /><br />Also, a big thank you to Quentin for the $20 donation, it's people like you that help keep this site going. I just make enough off this site to pay for the domain cost and hosting. Any amount no matter how big or small is greatly appreciated. :)<br />dalieuhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13110178018364299931noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4230921393861161815.post-3241157389277801802013-01-15T16:06:01.985-08:002013-01-15T16:06:01.985-08:00Thank you for your post. Happened to me first time...Thank you for your post. Happened to me first time and I paid about $500 to have a new power steering pump installed on the second time I decided to do a little research and came across your guide. No problems for about 30 days now. ThanksAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4230921393861161815.post-54996994756317016772012-12-06T15:49:10.117-08:002012-12-06T15:49:10.117-08:00When I first read this, I was very dubiuous that a...When I first read this, I was very dubiuous that a $2 part could fix the problem. i had prepared myself for price of a Pump. I am happy to say that my 2007 TL does not moan any more!!! when i took the old o ring off, it did appear to be flattened on one side and thus allowing air in beofre the plastic expanded to meet it when warm. Great relief!!Stevenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4230921393861161815.post-52089640144960114652012-11-27T20:21:55.084-08:002012-11-27T20:21:55.084-08:00I too was told that a new steering pump was in ord...I too was told that a new steering pump was in order. Being that my car is an 04 TL, it wasn't totally unbelievable but with only 65K on it I was not too excited about shelling out the cash. After finding this thread I decided to invest the whopping $2.42 for the O ring...and the peace of mind that the pump really was the problem. After "playing LEGO's" (this is what my wife Chad S.https://www.blogger.com/profile/17268748811376726460noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4230921393861161815.post-28379687568286195922012-10-09T07:28:59.045-07:002012-10-09T07:28:59.045-07:00Awesome fix! As colder weather arrived, the groan...Awesome fix! As colder weather arrived, the groaning of the power steering pump got embarassing, did a quick search, found this post, went to buy the $1.46 O-ring, replaced it in 5 mins (old one was black - car was just bought last January, so I had no history) started the car, zero noise! Woo Hoo! Just wanted to say thanks to all!<br /><br />BTW, there was a recall that I verfied was perfromedAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4230921393861161815.post-48875027779368304112012-09-11T08:14:54.476-07:002012-09-11T08:14:54.476-07:00I went to the Honda and Canadian Tire and they tol...I went to the Honda and Canadian Tire and they told me I had to change this and that so I changed everything they had told me and $2000 after I found this site and that recommended me to fix the o-ring first. It cost me $2.00 and it fixed that noise right away. Thank you soo much!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com