85 5kt power steering problem

[DGraber460 at aol.com]

I have a 5kt that seems to want to give me a lot of grief lately.
At first it was the electrical door jam issue for the second time. Which 
brings up the question of what method of splicing do other listers use to 
effect this repair? The usual crimp connectors make a huge bundle in a too 
small space. Any other creative cures?
Now the power steering comes and goes, and is getting to the point it is 
going more than coming.
Since my non-mechanical daughter drives the car, I get info second hand, and 
usually too late.
Upon checking I noticed the Pentosin was low, so I topped it up. Started the 
car and the belt squealed in protest. After the oil was fed through the 
system it quieted down. I then drove the car around the block, only to find 
the steering still acting up, and the brake light warning on. The brakes 
appear to behave OK at this point.
Is the pump fried, or are there other diagnostics I need to perform? I only 
want to take it apart once.
TIA

Dennis
I think I have too many Audis! I'm still not supposed to lift anything over 5 
lb. post surgery, and can't keep up with their demanding maintenance needs!
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