1995 Honda Accord

Discussion in 'Accord' started by Pendoy, Nov 1, 2006.

  1. Pendoy

    Pendoy Guest

    I've bought a second hand Honda Accord 95 and I need some advise
    regarding my noisy power steering. Is this a symptom of damage pump or
    just an air inside the line.
     
    Pendoy, Nov 1, 2006
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  2. Pendoy

    Elle Guest

    Sure could be air. Look around for leaks. If you see none,
    then try the "purge air" procedure described below:

    With the car off, and the power steering reservoir full,
    take the steering wheel and turn it back and forth 50 times.
    Again, with the power steering reservoir full, get a friend
    to standy by with a bottle of power steering fluid as you
    start the car. The pump will suck down all the liquid in
    the reservoir into the system. It is CRITICAL that the pump
    not suck air into the system. Start the car for 1 second and
    shut it off. As the level goes down have your friend add to
    the reservoir. Repeat as needed until the reservoir level
    is filled appropriately. When done, replace the reservoir
    cap, start the car, and twist the steering wheel and listen
    for "squeeling". As long as none is heard, you're fine.
    Again, it's important to keep air out of the system.

    From http://timingbelt.soben.com/ , near the bottom, as part
    of the procedure for re-installing the power steering pump
    etc. after replacing a timing belt.

    I used the above for my 91 Civic a few years ago when
    replacing the timing belt. I sure heard noise at first. The
    above remedied it.

    Use only genuine Honda Power Steering fluid. I bought mine
    from a place like Autozone. Arguably the stuff marked
    "genuine Honda" etc. there is not good enough, but I have
    not had problems in the three years I've used around a
    bottle of it. Your Honda dealer should sell genuine OEM
    Honda PS fluid, and it does not cost all that much more.
     
    Elle, Nov 1, 2006
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  3. Pendoy

    Elle Guest

    P.S. You ought to be concerned as to whether the previous
    owner failed to use "genuine Honda" PS fluid or not. If not,
    PS system seals will fail; disaster looms.
     
    Elle, Nov 1, 2006
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