06 Oddyssey, 38,500 miles, temperature 11 degrees F. We just had our first really cold weather (for us) and the Honda is making some noises.
The first sound we noticed was a high pitched humming/“harmonica” noise when turning into a parking space (brakes applied). The second sounded like the power steering pump straining. The sound was noticed at low speeds (without the steering turned to maximum).
Both sounds coninued after driving 30 minutes or more.
Is this just cold weather affecting fluids, etc? I will check the levels when I get home tonight but wanted to know if I need to look for anything else. No leaks have been noticed.
Yes, check the p/s fluid level. Have the belt tension checked.