can the power steering pump seize?

[DannyVTS]

The car in question has been stood about a month, when i drove it today the power steering didn't seem to be working

What can i do to see whats up ?

Danny

[boony]

Hit it with a hammer ;)

[obeone]

Yup if the car has stood a while the valve thingy in the pump sticks but a sharp tap with a hammer usually frees it off!

[jaguarmechanic]

Check you're alternator charge rate. The pas pumps are powered straight off the alternator. That could be faulty

[blaconbomber]

check your power steering fluid level is ok you might have a small leak and youve lost it since its been laid up