Power Steering Pump?

Hey guys,

Just recently my car started making a whirring noise everytime I turn the steering wheel. Now, the steering wheel resists when I try to turn it. So I am thinking it is the steering pump. Could it be anything else? How much does a new pump go for?

Thanks

does it have fluid? do u have a leak?

chk the upper hose with the thermal wrap … i had leakage, changed it and all is good.

Thanks for reply guys…turned out just to be the power steering belt. Got it replaced and everything is good. Thanks again