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Just did a thorough check. The fluid was very low. I added almost a quart of fluid and started the motor. The power steering motor runs and the fluid drained quickly...within a minute of adding to the reservoir and turning the wheel. And I could also hear fluid in the steering column at the helm. Now to find where the fluid is going. I don't see any leakage at the pump nor at the hoses. I will have to buy more fluid to add and test again.