Power Steering problem

2002 JEEP LIBERTY
12,000 MILES
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SCOTT0670
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When my Jeep sits for awhile or overnight or the temp. gets cooler, my power steering does not work unless I hit the gas to rev up the rpms. I dont appear to be losing any fluid and I han not heard the pump making any noise. What could be the problem?
Aug 30, 2012 at 10:14 PM
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HMAC300
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check to see if your belt is good as well as the tensioner first. then have the pressure checked n thepump. it might be hwat they call sleeping sickness wher ethe seals iside t he rack are leaking while cold.
Aug 30, 2012 at 11:24 PM
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