Thanks man! Really appreciate the information about it may take multiple after market pumps and to exchange it if it doesn’t fix it. And the line at the end that “it’s the only thing you have ever seen cause hard steering in a Honda really helped” really put my mind at ease! I wasn’t sure if possibly the rack was part of the problem. Thanks man!
No problem man, glad the information helped you out. I have seen only a handful of power steering racks cause tight steering throughout my career in the last 10 years. It's extremely uncommon.
thanks man you told the problem i have with my honda accord 1992 power steering when it is cool is too hard but when i raise the rpm it is so easy turn the steeering so i think as you the pump does not have enough power thanks very much
Thanks man, doesn’t look terribly hard! Gonna give this a go soon. Shop that replaced our ps pump in first place wouldn’t warranty ours because they said rack and pinion needed replaced for $2k. I said no thanks and it’s been hard to steer ever since. I’ve kept the reservoir full and never notice any leaks. I think they were trying to take advantage. Your thoughts?
The internal pump problem is usually a binding "flow control valve"(pressure valve) which is binding in it's bore. you will see minor scuffing/abrasion marks on the valve and the valve bore walls.
same problem in my 2006 Acura TL. I wonder if this is the issue. I always make sure I park far from others just cause of this issue lol. Always hard to steer when in a parking lot. Easier to steer as I'm going atlelast 10mph+? or so
My mother in law is having an issue with her Odyssey's steering. I'm not convinced it's the pump since its fine when the car is cold. When it warms up is when it becomes stiff. Ever heard of that happening on these cars or in general?
I haven't personally seen that exact scenario. But I suppose I could see that happening. The fluid becomes thinner when it gets hot so maybe that is affecting the flow rate if the pump is worn out. Also clearances inside the pump are changing when it gets hot.
NoNonsenseKnowHow thanks for the reply! I was actually on my way over when I commented...it's the pump. She also ended up telling me it was hit and miss. So then I took it out and it didn't matter if it was cold or not. It was hard to turn until I pumped the throttle, and then it was easy. Whats crazy is, this pump was replaced under warranty at 53k miles. The van now has 140k. The warranty wording is kind of vague as it says it's extended to 7 years/100k from original purchase. I'm hoping it means from when that pump was installed, but I'm afraid it's just the purchase of the vehicle...
My 2003 honda civic is stiff also when in idle, im not sure if the power steering pump is problem coz there is no sound problems. Do you think my power steering pump is the problem also?
This wasn't in a Honda but in my Holden VY SS Commodore where the genuine GM power steering reservoir cap which was ordered from Holden in Australia to replace the leaky cap caused it even after I rebuilt the leaky power steering rack and pump,I also freed up as stuck bypass valve inside the pump as well. The new OEM cap didn't have a vent check valve in it which should've been underneath the dipstick part which just snaps out & clicks back into place. So,I got a 2 millimetre (3/32" drill bit) & drilled a hole into the cap which fixed the problem. What was happening is that when the aerated fluid made it back to the reservoir from the power steering rack the air had nowhere to go so the reservoir was getting pressurized & the aerated fluid was just getting circulated back into the power steering pump & rack. The hole allows air to bleed off rather than be trapped inside the power steering system !
@nononesensenohow, I changed my pump , it had gods know what type of power steering fluid in there , steering wheel was still tight , I changed the fluid to Honda after , still tight , if I change the pump again do you recommend I flush the fluid again first ? Bought the car used
Hey NoNonsense! Love your videos, been following along for a little bit now. Have finally acquired an Acura TL, but the steering gets very hard to turn at only LOW RPM. Would this indicate a new pump should be installed? I've read something about a PSS30 part and just changing the O-rings have also helped others, but I figured I'd ask a pro!
Hey Beattie Thanks, I really appreciate that. Yes it's probably a worn-out pump but if you read to try replacing just the orings first I would certainly try that. Is it whining?
@@NoNonsenseKnowHow It's been in a shop getting some work done to pass a safety inspection and isn't plated yet, but from what I notice, there is no whining from the pump while I have it idling in the driveway and the shop also didn't notice it. (I move the vehicle to get access to the garage, so turning at low RPM and reverse parking are definitely something I need to do with ease and not fight the wheel!) I had it looked at QUICKLY by a friend who is a mechanic and they said they didn't notice anything wrong with it either, but that doesn't always mean anything, as I said, it was a quick inspection off the clock.
@@TekNeekify I see. Well yes if there is any air in the system that could cause hard steering as well. Or if the power steering fluid is low. But a lot of time these Honda pumps just get worn out and cause hard steering at idle. Next time it's hard to steer, try giving it some gas while the car is in park or neutral and see if it gets easier to turn. If it does then it's probably the pump
Hallo Sir, i have the Same Problem But - i putted very wrong power steering fluid in my accord, and in Winter Right now the steering is hard sometimes. You think i should try at first changing the power steering fluid? Thx
Hey my steering gets stiff and soft and stiff again and soft when going through a complete turn cycle.. It doesnt return back to straight after i make a turn. I changed tie rods and had an allignment done. I never had this problem before. Full power steering fluid reservoir. What can be the problem? The belt was cracked and i changed it..
Honestly it's hard to say without checking the vehicle out. But my first guess would be a worn out power steering pump or restriction in the system . or wrong fluid
@@spektrumFTW honestly it's hard to say hey like I said. Without feeling it. But now I would take care of the issue before continuing driving it. Better safe than sorry. It sounds like you might have a bad rack and pinion. Might be best off bring it to a mechanic honestly at least to have them diagnose it
So the pump and the rack have bin replaced but steering still hard so I'm having truble with the air purging when it's on it asks for more fluid but when it's of it fills back up if i add more while its running it will make a mess when it's shut off think it's the pump is supposedly new
I have an 08 accord steering wheel is mildly stiff. Nothing like no power steering. Here's my problem. When I make a turn the steering wheel don't naturally straighten out. I have to turn the wheel to get it to straighten up. Is that my rack. I have plenty power steering fluid
@@emanuelburgest95 Not sure. I flushed out my power steering fluid and it made a huge difference! How many miles? If yours hasn't been done and your fluid is filthy like mine was, it's worth a shot.
Have a power steering leak on my 2010 odyssey rack what change a year ago pump 1.5 years ago, reservoir was change 3 months ago, would it be possible that a line is cracked?
@@victorLIMA2010 oh got you. Well honestly it's hard to speculate without looking at it. Best thing to do is just try to pinpoint the leak. You can try adding some dye to the power steering fluid if it's a small leak
My bad added the wrong fluid the the original pump went bad so I changed it and at 1st it works fine then it starts to get hard again but once I change the fluid it gets better then hard again is it that I’m not getting all the old fluid out
I have not sure what is the issue whenever is raining tight up my steering I can't even make drivers faster also I have already checked everything but I need to check up by dealerships
It sounds like your belt maybe slipping. Next time it's raining or acting up, have somebody look at the power steering pulley when you're trying to turn the steering wheel. You should be able to see if it's slipping on there or not
@@jonathangrenier2625 glad to help out man! And I haven't heard of Rick Sanchez. I'll have to look him up. I mean maybe I have and I just don't know his name
@@jonathangrenier2625 haha, oh yeah I've seen Ricky and Morty a few times. I didn't realize his last name was Sanchez. LOL. You're actually not the first person to have said that about my voice either.
Still won’t play past a few seconds... just wonderful. My Honda S2000 has an EPS light and no power steering. I haven’t read the blink code. It looks like a pain to get under the dash. I was hoping I could find the problem without.
@@nless222 yeah that's so weird it does it for me too. A lot of my videos have been randomly doing that to me lately. I'm not sure why. You're the only other person to have mentioned it. So I figured it was just my service
I have a 2008 odyssey steering wheel is only hard to steer one way can't hardly turn it to the left easy to turn to the right it stared after the power steering line broke at the radiator and I drove it in to the shop at first it just had a hard spot in it when I turned it one way now can't hardly turn it to the left it's easy to turn right anyone had this problem or any ideas
Mine was hard ass hell this morning turning going to school. And my dumbass was trying to steer still while driving but it ended up not be stiff when I got to school. Probably a bad idea right?
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Dang bro, started following about a year ago and just bought a mdx with a bad pump. The no nonsense gift that keeps giving!
Thanks man! Really appreciate the information about it may take multiple after market pumps and to exchange it if it doesn’t fix it. And the line at the end that “it’s the only thing you have ever seen cause hard steering in a Honda really helped” really put my mind at ease! I wasn’t sure if possibly the rack was part of the problem. Thanks man!
No problem man, glad the information helped you out. I have seen only a handful of power steering racks cause tight steering throughout my career in the last 10 years. It's extremely uncommon.
@@NoNonsenseKnowHow good to know! Thanks a lot for the descriptive video!
thanks man you told the problem i have with my honda accord 1992 power steering when it is cool is too hard but when i raise the rpm it is so easy turn the steeering so i think as you the pump does not have enough power thanks very much
EXCELLENT advice about not disturbing the suction hose clamp on the rock hard old rubber hose or else be prepared to replace it new👍🏻
Thanks man, doesn’t look terribly hard! Gonna give this a go soon. Shop that replaced our ps pump in first place wouldn’t warranty ours because they said rack and pinion needed replaced for $2k. I said no thanks and it’s been hard to steer ever since. I’ve kept the reservoir full and never notice any leaks. I think they were trying to take advantage. Your thoughts?
This was quick and to the point. And exactly the problem I’m having with my 05 acura TL. I appreciate it bro
Can you tell me what exact brand of pump finally solved your problem? Thanks.
The internal pump problem is usually a binding "flow control valve"(pressure valve) which is binding in it's bore. you will see minor scuffing/abrasion marks on the valve and the valve bore walls.
then anyway to fix that valve with a rebuild kit without having to swapping new pump...?
same problem in my 2006 Acura TL. I wonder if this is the issue. I always make sure I park far from others just cause of this issue lol. Always hard to steer when in a parking lot. Easier to steer as I'm going atlelast 10mph+? or so
My mother in law is having an issue with her Odyssey's steering. I'm not convinced it's the pump since its fine when the car is cold. When it warms up is when it becomes stiff. Ever heard of that happening on these cars or in general?
I haven't personally seen that exact scenario. But I suppose I could see that happening. The fluid becomes thinner when it gets hot so maybe that is affecting the flow rate if the pump is worn out. Also clearances inside the pump are changing when it gets hot.
NoNonsenseKnowHow thanks for the reply! I was actually on my way over when I commented...it's the pump. She also ended up telling me it was hit and miss. So then I took it out and it didn't matter if it was cold or not. It was hard to turn until I pumped the throttle, and then it was easy. Whats crazy is, this pump was replaced under warranty at 53k miles. The van now has 140k. The warranty wording is kind of vague as it says it's extended to 7 years/100k from original purchase. I'm hoping it means from when that pump was installed, but I'm afraid it's just the purchase of the vehicle...
The engine runs at higher RPM when cold. That could explain easier steering.
My 2003 honda civic is stiff also when in idle, im not sure if the power steering pump is problem coz there is no sound problems. Do you think my power steering pump is the problem also?
It's possible, but I wouldn't really be able to give an honest opinion without seeing it
is there a way to purge the air from the power steering system?
This wasn't in a Honda but in my Holden VY SS Commodore where the genuine GM power steering reservoir cap which was ordered from Holden in Australia to replace the leaky cap caused it even after I rebuilt the leaky power steering rack and pump,I also freed up as stuck bypass valve inside the pump as well.
The new OEM cap didn't have a vent check valve in it which should've been underneath the dipstick part which just snaps out & clicks back into place.
So,I got a 2 millimetre (3/32" drill bit) & drilled a hole into the cap which fixed the problem.
What was happening is that when the aerated fluid made it back to the reservoir from the power steering rack the air had nowhere to go so the reservoir was getting pressurized & the aerated fluid was just getting circulated back into the power steering pump & rack.
The hole allows air to bleed off rather than be trapped inside the power steering system !
Interesting and thanks for sharing. That's cool you were able to modify it to rectify the issue
Never heard of a Holden Commodore. Had to look it up. Definitely don't have those here in the states
@nononesensenohow, I changed my pump , it had gods know what type of power steering fluid in there , steering wheel was still tight , I changed the fluid to Honda after , still tight , if I change the pump again do you recommend I flush the fluid again first ? Bought the car used
probably another problem. or bad pump
Hey NoNonsense!
Love your videos, been following along for a little bit now. Have finally acquired an Acura TL, but the steering gets very hard to turn at only LOW RPM. Would this indicate a new pump should be installed? I've read something about a PSS30 part and just changing the O-rings have also helped others, but I figured I'd ask a pro!
Hey Beattie
Thanks, I really appreciate that. Yes it's probably a worn-out pump but if you read to try replacing just the orings first I would certainly try that. Is it whining?
@@NoNonsenseKnowHow It's been in a shop getting some work done to pass a safety inspection and isn't plated yet, but from what I notice, there is no whining from the pump while I have it idling in the driveway and the shop also didn't notice it. (I move the vehicle to get access to the garage, so turning at low RPM and reverse parking are definitely something I need to do with ease and not fight the wheel!)
I had it looked at QUICKLY by a friend who is a mechanic and they said they didn't notice anything wrong with it either, but that doesn't always mean anything, as I said, it was a quick inspection off the clock.
@@TekNeekify I see. Well yes if there is any air in the system that could cause hard steering as well. Or if the power steering fluid is low. But a lot of time these Honda pumps just get worn out and cause hard steering at idle. Next time it's hard to steer, try giving it some gas while the car is in park or neutral and see if it gets easier to turn. If it does then it's probably the pump
@@NoNonsenseKnowHow That is exactly what happens. Thank you sir! Replacing the pump it is!
@@TekNeekify no problem. Let me know how you make out
Hallo Sir, i have the Same Problem But - i putted very wrong power steering fluid in my accord, and in Winter Right now the steering is hard sometimes. You think i should try at first changing the power steering fluid? Thx
Hey my steering gets stiff and soft and stiff again and soft when going through a complete turn cycle.. It doesnt return back to straight after i make a turn. I changed tie rods and had an allignment done. I never had this problem before. Full power steering fluid reservoir. What can be the problem? The belt was cracked and i changed it..
Honestly it's hard to say without checking the vehicle out. But my first guess would be a worn out power steering pump or restriction in the system . or wrong fluid
So you feel its still safe to drive if i can steer through this stiffness..
@@spektrumFTW honestly it's hard to say hey like I said. Without feeling it. But now I would take care of the issue before continuing driving it. Better safe than sorry. It sounds like you might have a bad rack and pinion. Might be best off bring it to a mechanic honestly at least to have them diagnose it
@@spektrumFTW and I'm sorry if my responses aren't great right now. I'm pretty hammered right now LOL
Low speeds when parking my honda stream the steering goes heavy
Had steering pump changed and now its brilliant.
So the pump and the rack have bin replaced but steering still hard so I'm having truble with the air purging when it's on it asks for more fluid but when it's of it fills back up if i add more while its running it will make a mess when it's shut off think it's the pump is supposedly new
I have an 08 accord steering wheel is mildly stiff. Nothing like no power steering. Here's my problem. When I make a turn the steering wheel don't naturally straighten out. I have to turn the wheel to get it to straighten up. Is that my rack. I have plenty power steering fluid
I’m having the same problem on my 09 accord. Did you find a solution?
@@daengineer1553 I also have that problem, 2010 Accord, doesn't come back to center and there is no play instantly goes left to right. TOO FAST!
We have the same problem man thank you very much
No problem! Glad it helped
Appreciate the info!! Keep it up! !!
I have problem with my crv. My steering wheel locked up when reverse and turning. But when i move, it disappear.it's always happen.🤐😪
How many miles are on it? It's possible you have a worn out rack and pinion
i replaced my power steering pump on 2004 honda odyssey and its super hard to turn now... any ideas??
Did you watch the video? Probably a bad pump or the wrong one
I think that my problem too with my odyssey thanks 😊
Which one is the one you got to replace?
OEM is the best
@@NoNonsenseKnowHow wait I thought oem were the ones prone to failure? Wouldn't it make more sense getting one that is a bit better made?
Is this the same with CR-V's? Mine also has a similar issue with tight power steering.
Yes very similar. I have seen this issue and C RVs
@@NoNonsenseKnowHow How do you tell if it's the pump or the rack and pinion? I've read both have been faulty with CRV's after 70-80k miles
My crvs rpm dips and almost cuts out every time I turn the wheel do you know what that is?
@@emanuelburgest95 Not sure. I flushed out my power steering fluid and it made a huge difference! How many miles? If yours hasn't been done and your fluid is filthy like mine was, it's worth a shot.
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Have a power steering leak on my 2010 odyssey rack what change a year ago pump 1.5 years ago, reservoir was change 3 months ago, would it be possible that a line is cracked?
It's possible. But if you used remanufactured Parts, they have a pretty high failure rate to be honest with you
All part where new, purchase from Honda
@@victorLIMA2010 oh got you. Well honestly it's hard to speculate without looking at it. Best thing to do is just try to pinpoint the leak. You can try adding some dye to the power steering fluid if it's a small leak
Ok thank you
@@victorLIMA2010 no problem. Good luck, let me know what you end up finding for the leak
My bad added the wrong fluid the the original pump went bad so I changed it and at 1st it works fine then it starts to get hard again but once I change the fluid it gets better then hard again is it that I’m not getting all the old fluid out
+Cesar Maldonado Im not sure i understanf your question...
I have not sure what is the issue whenever is raining tight up my steering I can't even make drivers faster also I have already checked everything but I need to check up by dealerships
It sounds like your belt maybe slipping. Next time it's raining or acting up, have somebody look at the power steering pulley when you're trying to turn the steering wheel. You should be able to see if it's slipping on there or not
I replaced the steering rack, hidarulic pump + original fluid, and still have that hard steering, anny help?
Try lubricating the universal joints on steering shaft. Use PB Blaster.
What about if when you start the car the EPS light is not on . So after I drive for 5 minutes the steering wheel gets stiff ??
Sorry just saw this now. I'm not sure all fan. I'd have to look at it or research it
i put the wrong oil and emptied it and put the right one but it’s still stiff
They have a blockage in the system or the new pump you got is bad
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Are you Saul Goodman or Rick Sanchez?
Lol. nah, Chris Brown
I LOVE your voice lol btw my odyssey have this exact trouble thanks for the video!
@@jonathangrenier2625 glad to help out man! And I haven't heard of Rick Sanchez. I'll have to look him up. I mean maybe I have and I just don't know his name
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@@jonathangrenier2625 haha, oh yeah I've seen Ricky and Morty a few times. I didn't realize his last name was Sanchez. LOL. You're actually not the first person to have said that about my voice either.
He sounds like kermit the frog
Is there a mirror to this video? It won’t play past a few seconds?
No. It plays fine for me
Still won’t play past a few seconds... just wonderful. My Honda S2000 has an EPS light and no power steering. I haven’t read the blink code. It looks like a pain to get under the dash. I was hoping I could find the problem without.
@@nless222 yeah that's so weird it does it for me too. A lot of my videos have been randomly doing that to me lately. I'm not sure why. You're the only other person to have mentioned it. So I figured it was just my service
It played fine. Looks like my s2000 has an electric power steering pump.
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I have a 2008 odyssey steering wheel is only hard to steer one way can't hardly turn it to the left easy to turn to the right it stared after the power steering line broke at the radiator and I drove it in to the shop at first it just had a hard spot in it when I turned it one way now can't hardly turn it to the left it's easy to turn right anyone had this problem or any ideas
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very helpful!
Thanks Man!
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My gets stiff badly and the steering fluid leaks on the inside
My steering wheel won't turn even after raising the rpms
thank u
Mine was hard ass hell this morning turning going to school. And my dumbass was trying to steer still while driving but it ended up not be stiff when I got to school. Probably a bad idea right?
I mean it's not good for the steering column or joints. But otherwise you're not going to hurt anything doing that
NoNonsenseKnowHow damn you right now my steering wheel feels a lil loose or maybe it’s just me
@@lilbristo I'm sure you didn't cause any damage. You would have to drive it like that for a while to really cause damage
I'm not gonna show you how to do it... huh 😂😂😂