What are the reasons for the failure and recovery of the Cruze power steering after restarting?
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The reasons for the failure and recovery of the Cruze power steering after restarting are as follows: 1. Foreign objects in the steering hydraulic pipeline causing the steering pump flow control valve to stick. When there are foreign objects in the hydraulic pipeline, the steering pump flow fluctuates, which can lead to false alarms in the power steering system; 2. Sensor false alarms. If the sensors installed in the power steering system malfunction, they can trigger false alarms of system failure. After restarting, the sensors recheck, and the false alarms may disappear; 3. Poor contact in the electronic power steering power line. Poor contact in the electronic power steering power line can cause the steering system to fail, and it may recover after restarting.
Last time, my Cruze suddenly lost power steering, but it recovered after a restart. It's probably an electrical system issue: loose wiring connections can easily cause signal interruptions on bumpy roads, making the steering control module mistakenly think there's a fault and temporarily disable the power assist. Or, a sensor might temporarily jam, and the system resets to clear the error upon restart. Voltage instability could also be the culprit, such as slight fluctuations from the alternator affecting the power supply to the steering motor. I recommend regularly checking if the connections are tight and cleaning the battery terminals to avoid dust buildup causing issues. After all, driving safety is the top priority. If it happens frequently, it's best to take it to a professional shop for a check-up to prevent it from turning into a bigger problem.
