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Question: My MDX makes a weird whining noise on cool mornings, what is that?

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keshau, 3.5L V6, Lakeland, FL, February 10, 2012, 14:14
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Only on cool to cold mornings when I first turn on the ignition, a whining noise for 2-3 secs and when I go to back out the steering wheel doesn't want to turn immediately. After that throughout the day its fine. what could this be?

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    csubak30 February 10, 2012, 15:45
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    Sounds like the power steering pump is going bad. Need to check fluid level first and top off if needed. If level is okay, have someone check the power steering pump.

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    tunnelram February 10, 2012, 20:39
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    another possibility is the transmission pump. i work at a tranny shop and have seen many vehicles do the same thing. it would be wise to take it to get checked out to be on the safe side.

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