# 2007 Honda CRV 2 Wheel Drive **URL:** \ **Category:** Maintenance/Repairs\ **Created:** [October 2, 2014, 5:29am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2007-honda-crv-2-wheel-drive/87464 "2014-10-02T05:29:20Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 16\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![bubala](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/cartalk/user_avatar/community.cartalk.com/bubala/32/2771_2.png) [@bubala](https://community.cartalk.com/u/bubala)\ **Post date:** [October 2, 2014, 5:29am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2007-honda-crv-2-wheel-drive/87464/1 "2014-10-02T05:29:20Z")
I received some good comments from my last entry; and because I received good comments on my question I wanted to give more information on my vehicle that I didn’t give the last time. I have a 2007 Honda CRV 2 wheel drive and it is making a howling noises. It sounds like the power steering, but here is a funny thing. I make a turn and the noise starts, however it continues even as I’m going straight, but always after I make my first turn. I’m taking it in on Friday, but I’d like to know what I should expect. Any help is greatly appreciated. (I’ve been having trouble logging in but I will watch for any comments you may give) Thanks again! ---
**Author:** ![Yosemite](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/cartalk/user_avatar/community.cartalk.com/yosemite/32/643_2.png) [@Yosemite](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Yosemite)\ **Post date:** [October 2, 2014, 5:34am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2007-honda-crv-2-wheel-drive/87464/2 "2014-10-02T05:34:21Z")
Have you checked the power steering fluid. If that is not low, you may need a new pump. Yosemite ---
**Author:** ![Tester](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/cartalk/user_avatar/community.cartalk.com/tester/32/15976_2.png) [@Tester](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Tester)\ **Post date:** [October 2, 2014, 6:03am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2007-honda-crv-2-wheel-drive/87464/3 "2014-10-02T06:03:52Z")
The noise might be the early signs of a front wheel bearing failing. If this is the cause, it should be easy to determine if the wheel bearing is making that much noise. Tester ---
**Author:** ![bubala](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/cartalk/user_avatar/community.cartalk.com/bubala/32/2771_2.png) [@bubala](https://community.cartalk.com/u/bubala)\ **Post date:** [October 2, 2014, 9:36am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2007-honda-crv-2-wheel-drive/87464/4 "2014-10-02T09:36:14Z")
Thanks, I’m hoping its just a new pump, that wheel bearing thing sounds expensive. How do you test for the wheel bearing? Is this something you can see when they check your brakes? ---
**Author:** ![jesmed1](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/cartalk/user_avatar/community.cartalk.com/jesmed1/32/2097_2.png) [@jesmed1](https://community.cartalk.com/u/jesmed1)\ **Post date:** [October 2, 2014, 4:22pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2007-honda-crv-2-wheel-drive/87464/5 "2014-10-02T16:22:33Z")
Here are some techniques for checking wheel bearing noise: [http://www.knowyourparts.com/technical-articles/wheel-bearing-service-tips/](http://www.knowyourparts.com/technical-articles/wheel-bearing-service-tips/) ---
**Author:** ![Cavell](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/cartalk/user_avatar/community.cartalk.com/cavell/32/43396_2.png) [@Cavell](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Cavell)\ **Post date:** [October 2, 2014, 5:16pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2007-honda-crv-2-wheel-drive/87464/6 "2014-10-02T17:16:21Z")
Pump is 200. Bearing is 100. ---
**Author:** ![bubala](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/cartalk/user_avatar/community.cartalk.com/bubala/32/2771_2.png) [@bubala](https://community.cartalk.com/u/bubala)\ **Post date:** [October 2, 2014, 6:27pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2007-honda-crv-2-wheel-drive/87464/7 "2014-10-02T18:27:30Z")
Thanks I’ll look up the link. I’m hoping this is under the warranty that I got with the car. You have all been a great help! ---
**Author:** ![insightful](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/cartalk/user_avatar/community.cartalk.com/insightful/32/2732_2.png) [@insightful](https://community.cartalk.com/u/insightful)\ **Post date:** [October 2, 2014, 7:46pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2007-honda-crv-2-wheel-drive/87464/8 "2014-10-02T19:46:05Z")
If the noise always stops when the vehicle stops, it could be a wheel bearing. ---
**Author:** ![bubala](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/cartalk/user_avatar/community.cartalk.com/bubala/32/2771_2.png) [@bubala](https://community.cartalk.com/u/bubala)\ **Post date:** [October 3, 2014, 2:25am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2007-honda-crv-2-wheel-drive/87464/9 "2014-10-03T02:25:56Z")
Go figure, just as I’m going to take it tomorrow to the mechanic it didn’t make any noise this morning. We will see what it does later today. ---
**Author:** ![dagosa](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/cartalk/user_avatar/community.cartalk.com/dagosa/32/9837_2.png) [@dagosa](https://community.cartalk.com/u/dagosa)\ **Post date:** [October 3, 2014, 5:05am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2007-honda-crv-2-wheel-drive/87464/10 "2014-10-03T05:05:15Z")
Whether it “stops” or not is not the issue. It won’t get any better. (The pump or bearing) Even if it’s something simple like a belt slipping ( just example) it will come back and a simple adjustment could save money down the road. These things don’t repair themselves. 😉 ---
**Author:** ![bubala](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/cartalk/user_avatar/community.cartalk.com/bubala/32/2771_2.png) [@bubala](https://community.cartalk.com/u/bubala)\ **Post date:** [October 3, 2014, 10:03am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2007-honda-crv-2-wheel-drive/87464/11 "2014-10-03T10:03:46Z")
Don’t get me wrong I’m having it repaired. I just find it funny that is all. ---
**Author:** ![bubala](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/cartalk/user_avatar/community.cartalk.com/bubala/32/2771_2.png) [@bubala](https://community.cartalk.com/u/bubala)\ **Post date:** [October 4, 2014, 4:23am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2007-honda-crv-2-wheel-drive/87464/12 "2014-10-04T04:23:08Z")
Well it turns out the power steering pump was okay no leaks. The power steering fluid was dirty and so it was changed. I was told there is rarely any power steering pump problems with these vehicles. Thanks for all your help again. ---
**Author:** ![George\_San\_Jose1](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/g/e5b9ba/32.png) [@George\_San\_Jose1](https://community.cartalk.com/u/George_San_Jose1)\ **Post date:** [October 4, 2014, 4:31am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2007-honda-crv-2-wheel-drive/87464/13 "2014-10-04T04:31:44Z")
Glad you got it fixed. A howling noise like that can be caused by a worn or loose accessory drive belt too, and faulty idler pulleys. If it comes back, ask your tech to check those. ---
**Author:** ![bubala](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/cartalk/user_avatar/community.cartalk.com/bubala/32/2771_2.png) [@bubala](https://community.cartalk.com/u/bubala)\ **Post date:** [October 4, 2014, 5:04am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2007-honda-crv-2-wheel-drive/87464/14 "2014-10-04T05:04:26Z")
Will do. Thanks! The mechanic also reclamped the power steering inlet hose and also checked the drive belt which was okay. ---
**Author:** ![insightful](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/cartalk/user_avatar/community.cartalk.com/insightful/32/2732_2.png) [@insightful](https://community.cartalk.com/u/insightful)\ **Post date:** [October 4, 2014, 6:11am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2007-honda-crv-2-wheel-drive/87464/15 "2014-10-04T06:11:33Z")
Given the PS fluid change solved the problem, once or twice a year I’d suck all the fluid I could out of the PS reservoir with a turkey baster and replenish with new. ---
**Author:** ![jesmed1](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/cartalk/user_avatar/community.cartalk.com/jesmed1/32/2097_2.png) [@jesmed1](https://community.cartalk.com/u/jesmed1)\ **Post date:** [October 4, 2014, 8:47am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2007-honda-crv-2-wheel-drive/87464/16 "2014-10-04T08:47:23Z")
Unless I’m mistaken, OP said the noise had stopped before he took it in for repairs…so the PS fluid change may have been for nought. If the noise comes back, check the wheel bearings.