Power steering works fine then hard to steer then works fine again
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Check your fluid level and make sure the belt is properly tensioned and not slipping.
Thanks alot ! I was told by a neighbor that it could be power steering pump , but thought if that Was the problem it would always be hard to steer, its been doing on and off for months now. Few months it will be hard to steer then works fine for months again. Ive been at witts end. Thank you again SO much !
First you need to find out if the system is Hydro or electric motor assist....!
"olgeezer" is right. I assumed you had a hydraulic pump and not an electric system. A hydraulic system has a pump with a reservoir that is driven by a belt attached to the front of your engine. The same belt runs the alternator, water pump, AC Compressor and Power Steering. It needs to be tight and not slipping on the pulleys it is driving. The reservoir is part of the pump and has a cap that also serves as a dip stick to show the fluid level. Unscrew this cap and see that the fluid level comes up to the mark showing "full".
Okay thank you so much !!! Ill take my car to mechanic and see if he can check the fluid. Thanks again so much , hope that fixes it
