my 01 dodge had perfect steering then i decided to do a doughnut (i know bad idea). after i let out of it i had no power steering. checked fluid was low so i added some. was fine the rest of the night. then next morning i got in the truck had perfect steering then it started to fade. now i have no power steering at idle but when i rev the engine up i have it. ive checked fluid level still good.do you think i might have air locked it? or pump went bad? had a friend tell me i might of broke the shaft inside. any help or testing procedures would be greatly appriciated.

 

If you worried about a broken shaft, carefully open the reservoir while the engine is running. There should be some fluid splashing around. For air lock, I believe the procedure is to crank the wheels each direction as far as you can, multiple times. I like to do it with the wheels in the air so you don't scuff your tires. Otherwise, I think your looking at a powersteering pump. There not expensive, if you don't get one from Dodge.

 

when the steering fades how are the brakes?

 

the brakes all seems to be fine. when steering fades and when working. i tried with the cap off moving the wheels. did it a couple times and still no steering at idle and perfect steering when reved up to and over 1000 RPM. i went ahead and bought a new pump but befor i go about the job of putting it on i figured i better get some advice and see what you all thought.