I see a power steering thread here already but if this isn't in the right spot, mods feel free to move this.

So in the summer when I start my car I can immediately turn the wheel and it moves easily...but in the winter when I start my car it takes a second for the power steering kicks in...however before the power steering kicks in, the car makes a honking (sometimes for a prolonged period of time when its REALLY cold) sound and then the power steering kicks in.

What could that be, and how do I fix it? I only ASSUME that's it's power steering.

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Check your power steering reservoir. If its empty or really low, the pumps working dry..

Mine did the same thing last winter, my PS had a leak. In the summer its warmer and the seals swell. Now that its colder the seals shrink and leak fluid. Mine made a whining sound and when i looked in the reservoir it was dry.

Thanks million, I'll check that tomorrow. At least I know where to start.