"whining" noise from steering column

1991 Honda Accord EX (4 dr, auto)

There is a whining noise when you turn the steering wheel that sounds like it is coming from the column. (We joke that it sounds like a whiny puppy.) I think it might sound like the steel part of the column rubbing against a dried rubber or plastic part. After the car warms up, it goes away, or is quite a bit less noticeable. (I can't say if it's the warming up as in heat, or just driving it a little.)

Any ideas?

Thanks, R Flowers

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R Flowers
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Just a suggestion for where to start:

It may be the contacts for the electrical connections to the steering wheel need lubrication or replacement. I am not familiar with this car, but some have a spring loaded contact that presses against a contact ring. You may have to remove the cover to lubricate or replace one or more contacts.

Good luck.

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stvnjns

I don't remember the details, but I think there is a Honda service bulletin about 'Steering Groan', on 4Gee Accords. I remember driving a 4 month old 4Gee in 1993 briefly, and noticed a groan when spinning the steering wheel, whilst doing parking manoeuvres.

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M.A. Stewart

I think that was caused by an undersized power steering hose, which Honda replace under a TSB.

Jon

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Zeppo

"R Flowers" wrote in news:3rGdnRaPcqobXfTVnZ2dnUVZ snipped-for-privacy@insightbb.com:

Yep.

What kind of fluid is in there?

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Tegger

When I'm driving, there's no whiney noise. When my younger daughter drives, that whining noise is a continuous noise from the nut behind the wheel.

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Peaceful Bill

Sorry it took me so long to respond, but it would be ruder to not respond at all.

When I read your question, I had a bad moment. Had I even checked the fluid? I was so convinced the whining was on the inside of the firewall that I had not really looked.

I am not sure what kind of fluid is in there. I just buy 'fluid'. I noticed that what I did have (it was not that low, but on the low side) was bubbly & brown.

I put some more of my fluid in, and I think the whining has gone away. What kind of fluid does my Accord need? (And please don't blame me for not reading the manual, I bought the car used it is long gone. :)

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rflowers

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Here's a link to your manual:

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motsco_

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