Steering problem with 2000 Chrysler Voyager

I have a used (72K miles) 2000 Chrysler Voyager (3.0 L engine). The van
had been standing in the airport parking lot for the last three days.
Last night when I flew back in and tried to drive the car, the steering
wheel locked on me (unable to turn the when more than a couple of
degrees). It had rained yesterday and was freezing cold. There was thin
sheet of ICE on my windshield. My battery light was also flashing,
although I was able to turn the engine on. After about 10 mins (while I
was trying to figure out the steering wheel issue), I heard a
continuous clicking sound and soon after the battery also died on me.
Any suggestion as to what the issue may be and the estimated repair
cost.

Thanks for your feedback.

 

sounds like you got a broken fan belt.[ poly v belt ]that drives your
alt. water pump power steering etc.

 

Thanks,

Any estimate for replacing the fan belt - material + labor. Do you
think there may be an issue with the power steering fluid?

 

you lost a serpentine belt due to ice/water driping down on it form the
drain being off it's hook up under the wiper module or a bad tensoner

 

Chrysler has come out with a new belt kit that has a double sided belt
(grooves on both sides) and a new idler pulley and belt tensioner to
prevent this from happening. Contact your local dealer for the part
number
and price.

Glenn Beasley
Chrysler tech

 

dayco has had it out for years