What Causes a Heavy Steering Wheel?
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The reasons for a heavy steering wheel: 1. Dirty power steering fluid can cause the steering wheel to become increasingly heavy, and a lack of power steering fluid can also make the steering wheel feel stiff and heavy. If the issue is with the power steering fluid, it should be promptly refilled or replaced; 2. If it's an electric power steering problem, check whether the fuse is blown and if there are any open circuits or short circuits to ground in the wiring; 3. Repeatedly turning the electric power steering wheel while stationary or at low speeds places a significant load on the power steering system, which can easily cause the steering gear to overheat and trigger high-temperature protection, leading to heavy steering. It will return to normal after cooling down, which is a normal phenomenon.