Power steering not working sometimes on 97 plymouth grand voyager

As the two systems are not connected in any way, I would call it an odd coincidence. The power steering is a hydraulic mechanical system that routs fluid pressure created by the power steering pump and signals are input from the steering shaft to the rack n pinion. And the wipers are electric mechanical that takes the power from the electric wiper motor controlled from the wiper switch to the wiper transmission which moves the wiper arms.

Never brake fluid and nothing else goes in brake master cylinder.

Put power steering fluid or automatic transmission fluid (dextron)

I had the same symptom on my 97' grand voyager. replaced the clock spring and my air bag light turned off, the horn worked and the cruse worked. found one at local auto parts for about 50 bucks.

Check your power steering fluid. If low it whines and is related to engine speed.

Good luck, TD

check the 2 lines that go to power steering pump for leaks

It sounds like the connection to the cluster is not making good contact.

you really don't want to do this job!
it's a hard one even with a hoist and the right tools

the mechanism in the steering column sounds like its greased up or worn out on the treminals within it!
replace the unit s they are not worth repairing ! [ labour costs]
Cheers Rob.

You need to pull out the Printed Circuit board behind the dash board gauges and re-solder ALL the parts on the board. Only attempt this if you are experienced at soldering electronic PC boards as you could permanently damage the board.