Power steering that's always foaming
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- čas přidán 19. 02. 2019
- If your power steering fluid is foaming up in the reservoir, try bleeding the system a few times and see if the issue goes away. If not, there could be a bad seal somewhere letting air into the system.
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I went and bought a power steering pump because it was foaming but I then came across your video before I installed the pump, i ran to the Honda dealer bought the o ring and just replaced the o ring and sure enough it stopped foaming and now I can take back the 200 dollar pump, thanks for the video!!!
Thanks for this video! I couldn't figure out what was causing the power steering fluid to foam up in my 2007 Honda Accord, but after watching your video and checking the o-ring, that turned out to be the issue. I switched the o-ring, and the problem was instantly resolved.
The high pressure ?
Thank you for helping me to diagnose the problem with my accord. I couldn't figure out why it kept foaming. I replaced the o-ring and hose from the reservoir to the ps unit and that did the trick. Thanks again.
Thank you!! Three years old video but helped me fighting foams that keep coming. I had spent hours just to figure it out and bleed those ridiculous bubbles but won't go away.. Thanks again for save me from buying new pump. Thought it was it's end.
My hose was crack under the clamp to the tip. Cut it shorter a little bit, put a teflon tape outside to avoid further cracks, put rtv sealant on the very end of the hose & above the teflon tape. A band aid before new hose came on.
Thank you I have the same thing happening. Your description of what is going on with this issues was an amazing breath of fresh air. Most videos won't reconsider why it's happening. Kudos
My stepfather had a garage and I am a retired mechanic a lot of people put transmission fluid in the power steering pump and the Dexron 3 will foam up also if you change your power steering pump you may have are in your system this could also cause foamy in your system always choose the correct type of fluid in your power steering pump you have to turn the wheel all the way to the right wait about 5 Seconds turn around to the left all the way wait about 5 Seconds repeat the process can you get the air out of the system also check the amount of fluid in your power steering pump when you're doing this procedure I hope this information has helped you
@@kentbarger6974 since reading this thread I have fixed my pump not sure exactly what was the fix, but basically I replaced the o-rings for a second time, and got a better fitting cap for the reservoir. Honestly I'm leaning towards the cap being my spillover problem and the o-rings being my foam
You have to use the Honda O-rings. They are a orange color.
Nice logic you have for changing the input side o-ring! Thanks!
Make sure you use the right type of power steering fluid this is very important I'm a retired auto mechanic some people will put General Motors Dexron 3 transmission fluid in their power steering pump do not put dextran transmission fluid in your power steering pump because the transmission fluid will foam up used to correct power steering fluid in your vehicle hope this information helps you also you can have air in your power steering pump especially when you replace the power steering pump you can have air in the system so you turn it will all the way to the right and hold it for about 5 Seconds turn it turn it to the opposite direction hold for 5 seconds repeat this 5 / 6 times recheck the fuel level repeat again eventually you will get the air out of your power steering unit I hope this information as that helpful to other people do not use dextran transmission fluid because it will foam up
Mines says to put atf it's ah bmw and also foams but I'm reading that my system may have air in it and that's why it's air raided so I'm hoping your procedure to get the air out works for me
Some manufacturers say to use ATF which is just hydraulic fluid. The cap will say what to use. When I do power steering flushes on my Tundra I use the Valvoline synthetic ATF fluid
Great video, this was exactly what was happening to my daughters car! Took out the Oring and found it was hard and flat, replaced with a generic oring and its now all good!! Was dreading spending $$$$ on a pump! Cheers
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Great video! Working through foaming issue with a 2004 Pilot. Replaced the suction side o-ring and bled system. Still foaming. Going to try changing out the hose clamps next. If that doesn't do the trick I'll replace the suction hose. Thanks for posting this. Well done!
Have u found the issue? I have a 04 same issue but I've changed the power steering pump and still overflows
Had the same issue and it was definitely the O-Ring! Thanks man
Thanks for posting this video ive changed a power steering pump on my mercedes sprinter 1998 sprinter im having the same problem foaming. Park it up start in the morning and and from the reservoir fluid foaming and spitting out. Will have to trace were air is getting into it.... Im stuck with this problem.
Well presented and articulated. Easy to understand. thanks
Yep, that was my problem ! 2007 Odyssey. It didn't really burp fluid but made plenty of noise. I used a plain buna-n (black) o-ring out of a cheap assortment. 11mm ID x 2.5mm cross section. It was tight but with lube and patience I was able to work it in. Oh, to test it (before I put the new o-ring in) I took a cap (from the PS fluid) and drilled a hole in it. I set in on the opening of the reservoir (to over the opening) and used an air gun to apply a light amount of pressure while to car was running. Two things happened 1) the pump whine began to abate and 2) PS fluid began to appear at the place where the fitting bolted to the pump - indicating the seal was bad. Now it's quite as a mouse. Thanks so much for the tip!
My daughter has this exact problem in her 2006 Honda Odyssey! Thank you for this video. I bled the pump too and foam and fluid everywhere!
Good video. Good discussion. I have an Impala that is foaming... hoping air isn’t coming in through the leaky rack, but what you say makes sense- air will only come on when it’s being SUCKED in, which would be on the “intake” of fluid into the pump. I’ll let you know what I find. Thanks.
2000 Ford , remote reservoir , change 2 o rings inlet to pump, stops foaming. Good video.
actually air can be introduced at the supply hose that connects to the reservoir, the hose that runs from the reservoir to pump inlet. Mine was leaking fluid where the hose connects to the reservoir, very hard to tell because it was on the underside of the hose. Found out when i removed the reservoir out with the hose attached that the underside surface of hose was sopping wet. Replaced the hose and now I have no foaming fluid like before the fix.
Thank you so much. I have the same problem and I changed the O ring and still foaming. So I went on a wild goose chase, changing 8 liters of new fluids to flush out the bubbles. Didn't work, wanted to change the pump but saw your video and knowing it's the O ring problem, so I changed another O ring and this time add white teflon sealing tape over the O ring. Problem solved. Thanks again. Save me having to buy a pump.
Thanks for showing how to properly install the o ring. I watched different video first and that guy placed the o ring inside of the body and then pushed the nozzle in which I copy and caused my issues since the o ring got twisted doing that method. The o ring on my odyssey was the issue and thanks for putting this nice video together for us and actually knowing what’s going on.
Thank you. Just got 97 accord wagon back from shop after new timing belt was done. I think they must have did what you explained here. Now it's all foamy and my pump is whining.
Flat rate tip. Keep your plugs from your new parts. Plug the hoses and orifices, as quickly as you can. Control your fluids. If you are just removing a component to get into another system, you're going to have to run through the same procedures as if you, replaced it. If these items have rubber hoses connected to them, it's a possibility, they can be set aside versus, removed. On the shop floor, we are being paid to service the other components. Not service the components, we didn't necessarily need to remove. If they do need to be removed, then you want to make sure that you control all of the fluids so that you're spending your time making money... Not cleaning up messes. And learn how to utilize strap clamps. There's a reason why we call some of these things... One time use fasteners. That's because... Little clamps like your return line there, are usually one time use only. They are not meant to be reused. When I look underneath the hood of a car I want to see exactly what the last technician had serviced. Replacing clamps and nuts and bolts are clear indicators that the last guy, did his job properly. That last guy... Might be you.
As a professional technician, I would rather diagnose a mechanical failure versus a technician error.
nice video mate one tip is to bleed with the front jacked and engine off and turn full lock left to right that way the pump isnt creating more smaller air bubbles when trying to get them out, and is still easy to turn with no weight on the wheels
Hey thanks for the input... I have an Automobile Workshop and have been dealing with this issue on a Honda Accord. Let's see i have just changed the O ring... Hope it works... Cheers!!!
Summary of this video: (1) try replacing the outlet O-ring; (2) make sure the PSF pump outlet clamp is on tight AND at the right location; (3) check for leaks at o-rings, hoses, etc
Was there any noise when you were having the issues with the foaming out?
Should have bled the lines WITHOUT turning engine on. jack front of car up, top off fluid and keep cap off. Turn steering wheel back and forth about 20 times.. Half way through (10 turns) check reservoir. If it needs more fluid add. After 20 full turns (full turn is turn steering wheel all the way right, then all the way left. That is one full turn. It will push air through your system bleeding it. After you 've done that. try normally with engine on.
Thanks for the video. My CRV kept foaming no matter how much I bleed the system. Went to autozone and got the orings and it immediately stopped foaming once I replaced those. My vehicle sat for several months due to another issue so I suspect maybe the orings dried out and we’re not as effective. Cheap easy fix!
Great video, I am having similar issue but may be even more bizarre than what you dealt with. I think that my system is somehow sucking air in when I am bleeding it. This is especially true when I have the engine off and the wheels in the air. When I go full lock left (does not do this on the right) I hear a squish noise. I realized that this is somehow sucking air in because I would notice that the reservoir would get more full when I bleed... typically it should become less as air is being removed. I just have no idea whats wrong... the dealership changed the pump and reservoir like 4 times and I think they may have not had a clue what to do either. But each time I try to bleed the car I end up adding air and basically starting from scratch. I am able to remove bubbles from the reservoir by running hte engine and going lock to lock for a long period of time but the whine noise still persists (less loudly) even without bubbles in the reservoir.
Your new steering unit will fail if you don’t flush and replace the old fluid. You can also add a steering fluid filter to the return line. This video is not informing you that this is in fact a failed pump (foaming, noise, & overflow). After a pump fails it will mess up the fluid with debris that *will* (not maybe - will) wreck your new pump.
I have a similar problem I’m going to try this and replace the input hose and O-rings hopefully this resolves the problem my biggest fear is there’s an issue with my power steering pump. Thanks for the video
David Collins Just wondering if it helped
Even if it is your p.s.pump you will only have spent a couple of dollars and wasted, maybe, 20 minutes of your time. At least you'll be more informed as to what it could be.
@@WarrioressRose to be honest I replace the pump for the price and the effort it was definitely worth it power steering works great no more whining I also changed my serpentine belt while I was under there I cleaned up all the oil and everything
Thanks man! This was what I needed to know.
thanks guy, doing my 81 P30 step van restoration right now, 68 degrees Delray Beach
Hi great video thank you. I replaced both O rings and a new power steering pump tried to bleed it as much as possible.. but I’m still getting bubbling without noticeable leaks and whining noises while idling … what do you suggest I do next ?
I have 1991 Accord, jacked up the front end of the car and removed fluid cap turned the wheel full to full couple times, no bubbles came out. Turned the engine on and repeated the process and ended up with the pump foaming and fluid everywhere. Any thoughts? Is it normal for it to foam while cap is not on or it's just because the pump is full of air? (pump makes whining noise and previous owner left it on low fluid)
Thanks really helped! Changed one of the seals and stopped bubbling, easy fix luckily.
Where did you buy your seal?
@@alfredo209ful my dad had a drawer full of of different seals and matched it to one similar, sorry I didn't buy it.
@@JC-lc5fo no worries thank you
Yeah, I had it for a week and had a suspicion it must be sucking air, so your video confirmed it and it was just a matter of repositioning the pump intake hose clip plus a little oil on it for good seal, the problem vanished instantly.
Having issue with my brother power steering... we put a new Rack and Pinion and we lif the car up to prime the fuild and bought a new pump. Replace all hoses and clamp still the Reservoir is foaming and air bubbles. We been turning the steering wheel like 100 times to get fluid circulation but it still have air trap in there some how.
A installed a new power steering pump on my Honda accord 2009 and was doing the same, but it was the o ring of the return line, I tided a screw and started the engine, as magic the air in the system was gone and the noise,
I promise that solve the problem once on mines. I did my research went the short route
Having a similar problem on an '08 Saab 9-3. Reservoir attaches to the pump.
Great video buddy
Thanks. It was very informative and helpful. Good job.
My o ring on low pressure was leaking and I installed a wrong o ring with created bubbles. Make sure you use the right parts
Great video useful information I’m having the same exact issue but I’m also noticing very low transmission fluid which sucks bad
put more in with some lucas oil trans fix! Been goin for 50k since i did that.
@@stuartthomoson screw that! Vote for Joe Biden and he'll take care of that trans too.
Good info. I was able to fix my problem. After I changed the input side o ring with Autozone o ring the sound didn’t go away and the fluid kept bubbling so I knew the leak was still there. I then bought Honda genuine o rings for both input and output and the problem was gone. Maybe this can help somebody else.Oh and I did changed the clamp on the input side to one you tightens with a screwdriver.
THX! I will be trying this on my 2000 Ford this weekend.
Good video, but not sure you mentioned what the cause of your particular foaming issue was and how you fixed it. There were possible reasons, but what was the reason thatyou found as to the cause of your foaming? Was it your o-ring or the clamp? Mine foams too, and looking to resolve. Thanks
Yeah, I'm not the only one who did not hear the cause of the whining pump either. But the gentleman is not so good at posting responses to the inquiries. Don't see a single one . .
Sounds like the o ring on the inlet side of the P/S pump.
Thank you so much so helpful Kudos ............. do you have the part number of the O ring. Greetings
Informative vid man thanks !
Same happen with me. I took it to change tensioner but after put back, I lost my power steering pump and after change with second hand, it’s start making bubble.
If u reuse the old fluid will it keep foaming? I had a hose leaking i replaced. I added an entire new bottle but it's still foaming?? 02 accord v6. What can I use to spray to check for leaks?? I did take the ps pump of recently to change the timing belt. I don't see any leaks.
Very similar system to my Land Rover Freelander 2 TD4(Ford 2.2 diesel).
Cured by using my motorcycle brake bleeding techniques...
Keep the reservoir higher than the pump
Tilt the reservoir so the low pressure return has the fluid returning to the wall of the reservoir, as the bubbles will get sucked back into the pump.
That big nut on top of the pump,that's your 1st point of call,hold your reservoir higher than the pump,undo that nut with the engine OFF,if not you're just pushing air through the system, creating foam!
so i have a K series sedan and i have the same issue bubbling up but my power steering isn’t even working the wheel is hard to turn there actually was no O ring on the pump when i checked so i added one and ran the car and still same issue i’m at a loss
I bought a new pump for my 07 Honda accord and I can’t get it to stop whining..gonna have to wait till Saturday.. I ordered the return hose because it was brittle and broke when I changed out my old pump
Thanks for the help. My problem was fixed. But what I noticed even though I changed the o ring on the input with Autozone o ring the problem was still there . Then I changed BOTH o rings on in input and output with Honda OEM the problem was gone. Oh and I put a different clamp( the one you tighten with screwdriver)on the input side.
UGH my Camry does this and the steering wheel makes a squeeky noise. I had those hoses replaced twice with OEM parts and now the pump. STILL doing it. Its burps out about a teaspoon to tablespoon every morning and makes a mess. Ive spent 1200 so far trying to have this fixed.
Thank you. I will try that tip.
What cars are having this problem?
My Nissan Altima is messing up. I'll have to check it.
I have 2002 mdx I changed the belt and now have the same problem foaming and alot of noice from the pump afraid to driving seems like the pump is being starved any ideas on what to do?
Vote for Biden. He said he'll require reparations for anyone that has had trouble with the 2002 mdx.
Joe's a big power steer guy from Scranton.
thanks - I replaced the inlet washer with 91370-sv4-000 (91370-TA0-000) at the pump from the rack. (Outlet) 14.4mm x 1.9mm - noise gone in minutes
Before replacing pump fovthis issue .. there is a filter in the reservoir that puts air in the system replace reservoir 15 flush the system fill and burp the system guaranteed fix
1991 buick lasaber power steering foaming now no fluid
Filled mine with trans fluid and leak stop at a rest stop a month ago and it stopped leaking and now doesn't bubble either. Its the original pump 350,000 miles! Honda genuine power steering fluid lol its a honda put any old lube in there!
I replaced the high pressure o ring and low pressure o ring and still have foaming issues. Whines like crazy. Replaced pump 2020. Must be a spot on the line that’s sucking air. Idk??
Ive got a similar issue with a 2012 volkswagon passat with fluid around the top of the resorvoir. Do you bleed it with cap off as ive heard that before as well?
You bleed it with the cap off is your steering notchy?
Thank you I will definitely try this
Thank you, bro!
thanks alot man, that really helped
5:07 is the magic, to save time!
Ive changed lots of ps pumps and this d series im on is giving me hell, volcano is a better word, sounds like a cauldron when the cars at idle. Previous pump was fine just worn out. I didnt change any o rings yet here goes.
Brilliant! :)
Wow.. your a super star
Brilliant !!!!!!!
Thank you for the video. I'm dealing with something similar right now. I have 2001 Pontiac Grand Prix. The reservoir is part of the power steering pump. The pump keeps whining and there are bubbles in the reservoir. Probably air getting in the system?
How Did you fix the situation with your car? i have a similar situation with my 2004 monte carlo ls help me please
@@Marcus-jh2nm Check the return line on the back side of the engine down low. Where the rubber line connects to the metal line. I had an impala that was sucking air into the system at that spot. Chased my tail for a bit figuring that one out!
thanks
Thanks man. Super big help. 🎉 Flushed the old fluid in the system and found this when trying to bleed it. Over and over.
I didn’t even realize it was doing this but knew there was an issue when the whining started, and I knew there was something that potentially leaked.
It’s a 21 yr old crv that I got as a backup about a year and a half ago, and I had to tackle the seized suspension parts before I got to this. Everything is coated and nothing is obvious 😵💫hahaha.
Finally looked it up and after about six videos I saw yours. Bingo! Replaced the o-ring and re clamped the return hose. Problem was right where you said - coming back out of the pump. The end of the hose is splayed outward with a few small cracks. It was nighttime and everything was closed except the tiny walmart we have on the island. 😅 Had to get random kits to get a hose clamp and thankfully an o ring that fit. Totally solved the problem even though it’s rigged.
I’ll be going to the auto parts store later today or tomorrow but I had to get it up and running for work today. At least it solved the issue and I know what was going wrong. Whine is gone as ate the bubbles. Thanksssss! 😊💃🏻👩🏻🔧
thanks bro
Mine pukes out anyways because my truck shakes a lot so I can’t tell, but it is foamy
Great video. Thanks!
Thanks my case the mechanic forgot to put back the gasket
you have that reservoir filled up wayyy tooo much
the cause is Steering pump leep seal is failed you must chang pump or front seal on the pump
Did the o rings and it worked
Mines foaming like crazy and wines
Did you ever fix it, if so how?
I’m going through the same shitttttttt
Every video I watch about power steering is always a honda or acura lol
What a handsome man 😃
Thanks so much for this video...other videos got to technical but you explained in layman terms..and it was a o ring ...it was stiff as a board.....was going to buy all new pump before I saw your video...so a $3 o ring ..and your video saved me some some money👍👍👍
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