Power Steering Failure

[Hacklemerc]

I think my power steering is going out. At idle the wheel is very difficult to turn. I checked the fluid and its within specs. I looked around and didn't see anything bent or broken or leaking. Any suggestions as to when My next trouble shooting step should be?

Also, my automatic door locks when you put the car into gear quit working.. whats next??

[fastblackmerc]

Steering problem:

It might the u-joint on the steering shaft. Spray some WD-40 on it. If the steering is OK, then I'd replace the u-joint / shaft.

Also check the connection to the variable power assist on the rack & pinion.

Power door lock problem:

Try to reprogram it, instructions are in the owners manual.

How old is your battery? Might be going bad. Alot of strange things happen when the battery is about to give up the ghost.