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power steering fluid leaked out

Deb, sounds like the PS hose is leaking, or the rack and pinion has a leak. Does the PS reservoir have any drips or wetness near it? On the hose from it? It'll be wet, and fresh.
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uhhh it doesnt look like it. Nothing up top looks wet.

do you know where the pump is located? will it be near the reservoir? the leak is dripping out more on the drivers side of the car which is confusing me a little. i'm googling but not finding anything to tell me exactly where the pump is.

brb, camera time.
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ok, nothing to really picture. this car sits pretty low so it definitely needs to be jacked to see the exact spot of the leak. it's still dripping, but where the drip is doesnt really seem like that's the origin. looks like it's running down from somewhere else. everyting up top is dry. I followed hoses as far down as I could and nothing is wet. whatever the issue is must be underneath.

it's gonna be a very long day so i better try to get a few hours of sleep.
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The pump is driven by the belt.

Hate to say it Deb, but it may be a rack and pinion leak, but hopefully, just a hose.

It is. Both. Ugh.

Let's wait til others chime in though, before you hit the Ativan, ok?

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»www.motortrend.com/cars/2002/chr···recalls/

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i can still get a repair done that's under recall from that long ago?
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In the case of an actual recall, they never expire and are required to be performed by a dealer even if the car is not in for that specified reason.

You will need to have the Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) checked by a dealer to see if your car was included in the recall, and if it has ever been performed.

i entered my vin on the CDJ website and it says it's included, but it doesnt say if any related work was performed.
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That's very good news! You may want to check on those other recalls at the same time.

Will I be okay if I put fluid in to make my destination? Will it flow out faster while driving?
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Depends how bad it is of course, but I'd keep tabs on it along the way. One thing I would avoid is, turning the wheel to full lock. That creates a pressure spike and could drain the fluid faster, or burst the high pressure hose.
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ok. i just needed to know if i can get it somewhere to where we can get it jacked up to inspect. i was able to get it out of the garage, thankfully i didnt have to make any turns because that wheel is stiff as a board!! he turned the wheel to the right to look and there is wetness around the boot area. the dodge dealership was kinda busy so i'm waiting for someone to call me back about the recall issue
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High pressure lines usually spray all over the place, and make a helluva mess. Have that rotor checked to make sure it didn't get sprayed as well. It may well be safer for you to get the vehicle towed to the dealer.
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Call the manufacturer's 800 number with the VIN handy. The only issue is the recall will not cover any damage caused by the stop leak product.
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on my way to pick up my car. it was some kind of pressure fitting and/or hose that worked it's way loose or something. i still took it up the a$$ tho, killed me in labor!!!
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Now my cigarette lighter sockets don't work wtf

N/m problem solved

You need to quit smoking

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