What Causes the Electronic Steering Wheel to Become Heavier?

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PatrickFitz
07/29/25 2:34pm
Electronic power steering becoming heavier could be caused by dirty power steering fluid or insufficient tire pressure. Here are the relevant explanations: 1. For hydraulic power steering, a common reason is dirty power steering fluid, which affects engine power and performance, making the steering wheel progressively heavier; insufficient power steering fluid can also cause the steering wheel to feel heavier. In such cases, the power steering fluid should be promptly added or replaced. 2. For electric power steering, check if the fuse is blown, or if there are any open circuits or short circuits to ground. Repeatedly turning the steering wheel while stationary or at low speeds places a significant load on the power steering system, easily causing the steering gear to overheat and enter protection mode, resulting in heavier steering. This will return to normal after cooling down, which is a normal phenomenon.
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