measure the voltage output at the battery terminals with a DMM and the engine running should be 14.5v max
if only around the 12v mark alternator needs changing. I think your car has electric motor power steering, hence if battery is flat less power to electric motor therefore motor will become sluggish
wirecutterman
December 2009
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