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Fredoops
09-10-2010, 11:43 PM
Hi guys,

I'm new here, althrough I have a cl9 since 2003 when it first released. Never had any
major issues (excpet the usual door actuator failing)

until recently. I'm starting to experience a whirring noise from the car at low speeds, it's like the whirring noise you hear from those automatic Brisbane city buses(but rougher). the noise is both appearant during slower accleration AND lift off from gas padle... I am suspecting the gear box bit I only have the gearbox oil changed recently. Sparklers plugs are also new, so's the airfilter.

The service people claimed they didn't hear anything when they service the car so I'm bascially lost.....

Ps: I did search the site, didn't manage to find anything bar the pinging noises... I'm pretty sure this isn't it..
Vavoom
10-10-2010, 09:44 AM
I had this problem too as you can see in this thread (http://www.ozhonda.com/forum/showthread.php?138102-Electronic-Whine-CL9&p=2830961#post2830961). Check your power steering fluid.
Fredoops
10-10-2010, 10:46 AM
Just checked it. PS fluid is begging on the low end.... Servise didn't pickthat up?!?!? Unbeliveble...

So guys where can I buy some Honda steering fluid for cheap around Brisbane?
grifty
10-10-2010, 02:29 PM
at any honda parts department



but it aint cheap, its around the $25 mark for 1L
Fredoops
10-10-2010, 03:16 PM
it's :honda:"genuine" parts, dont expect it to be cheap...
I shall get it changed tomorrow and let you all know how it went.
grifty
10-10-2010, 04:16 PM
if your power steering fluid is really low then you might have a leak somewhere, check to see if you have a leak first
Vavoom
10-10-2010, 04:25 PM
I bought a 1L amount for $20 from a Honda Parts place.
Fredoops
12-10-2010, 05:15 PM
*Update*

Brought a bottle of steering fluid for $16.50 from a honda dealer
topped fluid up

Problem fixed.

thanks for the help guys
richard_k
16-06-2011, 07:26 PM
i'm suffering from this noise too. i noticed it ever since i got that recall repair regarding the power steering hose.
SPQR
16-06-2011, 11:51 PM
it's :honda:"genuine" parts, dont expect it to be cheap...
I shall get it changed tomorrow and let you all know how it went.

Correction: Honda Australia Genuine Part. Not cheap. A lot cheaper in USA.