Whining Noise When Starting the Car on a Cold Day

I am sure they checked for correct fan belt tension and good overall belt condition. Is the correct fluid in the power steering system. Honda and Acura use their own proprietary power steering fluid. Its cheap, perhaps the system should be flushed out and refilled with genuine Honda P/steering fluid.

I have that same problem with my Honda!! I got a power steering flush today so we will see what happens tomorrow morning!!

I came across this site and article after I Googled this problem. I took the article to my favorite mechanic at Japanese Auto Clinic in Arlington off of Lee Highway. Mr. Lim knew the answer before I even finish explaing the problem. He said is was a faulty O-Ring on the power steering pump, and it was letting in air. This is what was causing the noise. They fix the problem, and it has run great, especially when I start the car up on cold mornings.