c9buff

I've got a 2000 Dodge Ram 3500 with the Cummins. Upon pulling out of the driveway, I lost power steering and power brakes. I thought it was the power steering pump and I replaced it with a new one. With the new power steering pump I still have no power steering or braking. I'm lost on this one, any suggestions as to what it might be is appreciated.


Thanks

buff

jhenson

Sounds like your hydro-boost went south on you. That's a dead giveaway if your steering and brakes go out as they are both run with the hydro-boost.

drecu

Check your Power Steering Fluid.

buckied

X2 on the hyrdoboost

J BODY

Wow! that was a spendy time consuming guess.

loucool

Need advice on HOW to bleed fluid BETWEEN the power steering pump and hydro boost? Still have breaks and power steering. I let power steering fluid go dry several months ago, filled it, still has fluid - ABS and Brake lights are on continuously.
Help on this one?

drecu

It should be self bleeding. if those lights are on I would check the brake lines for rot/leaks going to the rear if you have air in the actual brake system or a leak you will get those lights. but the hydroboost will not set off those warning lights.

Hope that helps.

loucool

Thank you I did figered it out had a blown fuse It just so happen I hook up to my dads trailer at the same time and the lights had a short in them thank you