What Causes the Electric Power Steering Wheel to Become Heavy?
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The reasons why the electric power steering wheel becomes heavy: 1. If it is hydraulic power steering, the common reason is that the power steering fluid is dirty, which can cause the steering wheel to become increasingly heavy. Additionally, insufficient power steering fluid can also make the steering wheel feel heavy, so the power steering fluid should be replenished or replaced promptly; 2. If it is electric power steering, check whether the fuse is blown, or if there is an open circuit or a short to ground in the wiring; 3. If it is electric power steering, repeatedly turning the steering wheel while stationary or at low speeds places an extremely high load on the power steering system, which can easily cause the steering gear to overheat and enter a protective mode, resulting in heavy steering. It will return to normal after cooling down, which is a normal phenomenon; 4. If the electric power steering feels heavy, it is recommended to check whether the plain bearing above the shock absorber is functioning properly, or if the alignment data deviation is too large, which can also cause the steering wheel to become heavy; 5. Insufficient tire pressure can also make the driver feel that the steering wheel has become noticeably heavier. Simply inflating the tires to the standard pressure will restore normal operation.