[Signal9]

Hello,

I have an 8th Gen 4 Door EX-L automatic with about 90k miles on it.

Searched the forum for power steering issues and I found the o-ring fix for the 7th gen, but not the 8th gen.

I cannot see any leaks. My car only makes a loud reving sound when I turn Left only and straighten the wheel the noise goes away.

Popped the hood open with car running and removed the cap to the power steering reservoir and see air bubbles.


Any idea what the fix should be?


Replace power steering pump? Replace hose? Do the 7th gen o ring thing?

I read others replaced the rack for a whole lot of money.

 

[TopSniper69]

Hello,

I have an 8th Gen 4 Door EX-L automatic with about 90k miles on it.

Searched the forum for power steering issues and I found the o-ring fix for the 7th gen, but not the 8th gen.

I cannot see any leaks. My car only makes a loud reving sound when I turn Left only and straighten the wheel the noise goes away.

Popped the hood open with car running and removed the cap to the power steering reservoir and see air bubbles.


Any idea what the fix should be?


Replace power steering pump? Replace hose? Do the 7th gen o ring thing?

I read others replaced the rack for a whole lot of money.

Try Lucas power steering stop leak. I had a range rover that was literally pissing out power steering fluid and this stuff stopped the leak.

 

[RickBlaine]

OK, you say you don't "see any leaks", but are you in fact losing power steering fluid?

Air bubbles are normal if the power steering fluid level is within low/high levels. It is a pump, after all, and pushing that fluid around a non air-tight system will mean there will be a few bubbles. What you don't want is frothing. If you have a frothy mixture when you remove the little reservoir cap for a second or two to look inside while the car is running, then that means you are getting way too much air in there.

But the issue here is a groaning noise, is that correct? Only when turning left?

A new O-ring is under 2 bucks, and will take you about 5 minutes to swap. When is the last time you changed out your power steering fluid? If you did, did you use Honda PS fluid or which brand/type?

 

[travrach]

Replace the O-ring.

 

[Signal9]

Hey folks.

Not losing fluid. reservoir level has been in the middle of max and low.

I do honda power steering fluid. I could top it off to max and see if it drops over period of time.

No foaming in the tank when the engine is running.

I hear about the o ring. Anyone got a link to the o -ring repair?

I watched a video of a complete power steering over haul. not sure if that what you folks are implying on need to do.


i think this is what you guys are referring too.

http://www.driveaccord.net/forums/15-7th-generation/42915-diy-power-steering-pump-o-ring-tsb-2.html



I saw the 7th gen o ring fix, but didn't think that would be the same for the 8th gen?

Never changed PS fluid.

 

[Signal9]

Changed o-ring today and the noise went away! Works on the 8th Gen I4 Honda accord.


emptied the reservoir tank and disconnect the hose from it to clean it out.

Removed the 10 mm bolt on the hose on the front of the power steering pump.

The original o-ring was black and the new one was orange.

Turn wheel left to right and back a couple times until the noise went away. turned off car and checked for fluid leaks and filled the tank between min and full.

 

[TopSniper69]

Sweet. I don't have this issue but if it pops up now I'll know what to do. Did you replace the PS fluid that you took out with new fluid or just put it back in after changing the o-ring?

 

[v50ody]

Do you still see bubbles in the reservoir after replacing the o-ring?

 

[KW2004Accord]

Honda changed the color to orange for the new improved O-ring to differentiate from the old black one. PS fluid should be changed @ 25K , from AAA.

 

[buzzard302]

Honda changed the color to orange for the new improved O-ring to differentiate from the old black one. PS fluid should be changed @ 25K , from AAA.

I don't believe that is an exact true statement. I believe the 7th gen o-ring is orange in color. It is also mentioned in a TSB.

However, the 8th gen o-ring is still black. The correct part number for the 8th gen is 91345-R70-A11.

I replaced mine about 7-8 months ago because I also experienced foaming in the reservoir. I changed the fluid as well, and now my steering is quiet and no foaming. Check out the part number I posted. It should be about 2 bucks at your local dealer.

 

[KW2004Accord]

You are right, was thinking about the 7th. gen. I stand corrected.

 

[MSTWNTD]

I don't believe that is an exact true statement. I believe the 7th gen o-ring is orange in color. It is also mentioned in a TSB.

However, the 8th gen o-ring is still black. The correct part number for the 8th gen is 91345-R70-A11.

I replaced mine about 7-8 months ago because I also experienced foaming in the reservoir. I changed the fluid as well, and now my steering is quiet and no foaming. Check out the part number I posted. It should be about 2 bucks at your local dealer.

I know this is an old post, but my 8th gen is having the same issue. Is this the part number for both the inlet and the outlet, or do they have different part numbers?

 

[jfuredy]

I know this is an old post, but my 8th gen is having the same issue. Is this the part number for both the inlet and the outlet, or do they have different part numbers?

You need to go check a Honda parts website to confirm the part number for your specific car. For example, go to Majestic Honda's site, enter your VIN number at the top, and then search for your parts. Using the VIN number will ensure that you get the right part for your exact model of car. Sometimes finding the right category for the part you're looking for can be tough. For example, the two different o-rings that you're asking about are under two completely different sections. For the high pressure (outlet) o-ring you select Chassis on the left side, then select PS Lines under that. For my car the outlet o-ring is number 26, but yours might be different, so make sure you're looking at the right place in the parts diagram. For the suction side (pump inlet) you select Engine, then PS Pump Bracket. For me it comes up as item 14, but you need to confirm on your car.

Good luck!

 

[qman]

They're different. You can go to hondapartsnow.com and see for yourself. I have a bag of 50 and will send you one if you'd like.

 

[MSTWNTD]

Thank you both! I went to the dealership and the man who helped me had been there for 25 years so he knew exactly what I was looking for. I'm going to install them tomorrow! Hopefully it fixes my problem. My car only has 16k miles so I'm kinda bummed it's making noise, but I honestly think a car that sits is worse than a well maintained car with higher mileage