There's a TSB on this somewhere. It could be the steering wheel reel. Take it in to the dealer and have them check it.

http://www.ridgelineownersclub.com/forums/showthread.php?t=12810

 

You should check your wheel bearings. Have you ever changed your power steering fluid?

 

Thanks for replies. I am no expert, but don't think it is related to wheel bearings or the "creaking" thread. I am familiar with wheel bearing issues, and my problem is even at idle (i.e. wheels not rotating) when turning the steering wheel.

I suspect it is power steering related (didn't want to say that as I was hoping people would be able to tell from my description), but wanted other people more knowledgeable to chime in.

As far as having my power steering fluid replaced, I am pretty sure they did that at the 60K (I will have to review the receipt), so that would be pretty fresh change.

Any additional insights appreciated. Thanks!

 

It is most likely the reel.I had everything replaced minus the steering wheel and i still have to deal with that noise also!!! :act024:

 

Sorry thc, I need to read better.:act060:

 

I don't think the power steering fluid was changed. It sounds an awful lot like the problem I had about a year and a half ago. It was quiet when I was sitting still, but the second I turned the wheel at lower speeds, it sounded like a bad alternator whine. Foolishly, I replaced my alternator without even testing it and the noise persisted. It was worse when it was cold outside. I went and got three bottles of Honda ps fluid and did a full change. Noise totally went away and has not come back since. I would start with that. Check your fluid. If it is dark brown and smells bad, it needs changed. If the dealership said they changed the fluid, I would suspect they just drained the reservoir and filled it back up. Do a full change and see if it helps.


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Finally got around to fixing this. It was simply having to replace the O-ring on the power steering pump inlet hose. That was it! Like new again!

 

Thanks for the update. Glad to hear it was a simple fix.

 

Yep, I was going to suggest that. In the Oddy forums this is brought up quite often and I think the o-ring is $.60. It lets air in and makes a ton of noise.

 

I've heard it's an issue in certain model Accords, too. I'm sure it was simple to do, too. Still can't hurt to flush out the fluid and get some fresh stuff in there.