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2001 Acura TL power steering explosion
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Mar 16, 2009, 8:06 AM
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2001 Acura TL power steering explosion
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Year: 2001
Make: Acura
Model: TL
Engine Size: 3.2L
Mileage: 110k
I just got back from a week long vacation and was getting ready to go to work. I started my car and didn't notice anything unusual until I started to back up out of the garage. The steering was kind tight. I didn't think much of it and thought since it was sitting for a while, that it would just go away after some steering fuild got into the lines. After going a little ways in my neighborhood, I stopped the car because it was not going away the steering was just as tight as when I back up out of my garage. So I popped the hood - that's when I saw power steering fluid all over the place, and the level was at the "lower level" line. I looked on the ground and there was a puddle of power steering fluid. The explosion looked to be pretty recent, like when I started the car.
So I turned around to switch my car out with my wife's. I didn't see too much evidence of any puddles on my garage floor.
Anybody got any ideas as to what this might be? And how I can fix it? I'm not a mechanic by any means, but I'm good with direction and with my hands.
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Mar 16, 2009, 3:28 PM
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Re: 2001 Acura TL power steering explosion
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Just to give you an update, I got home tonight and popped the hood before I started to do anything. I noticed the level of the power steering fluid was at the "upper level". I had my wife start the car so I could watch it. As soon as it started, some of the fluid was sucked out and then it was below the "lower level".
I took it for a spin and didn't notice any tight steering or any unusual noises. It couldn't have fixed itself, so something is wrong - I just don't know what to think now.
Jer
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Loren Champlain Sr
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Mar 16, 2009, 4:03 PM
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Re: 2001 Acura TL power steering explosion
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Just a guess; Check valve in the pump stuck. Without the power assist, when you turn the steering, it will force fluid into the reservoir, overfilling it. You may want to have the system flushed. Could be just a one time occurance.
Loren
SW Washington
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Mar 16, 2009, 4:49 PM
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I just drove to autozone with no problems, got the "Honda Certified" power steering fluid and filled it to the upper level.
I started the car while the autozone guy watched the reservoir and hoses. There weren't any leaks or anything, so you're probably right Loren - one time occurrence. I probably should have it flushed, thanks for the information!
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