What Causes the Steering Wheel to Become Hard to Turn?

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Reasons why the steering wheel becomes hard to turn are as follows: Fluid Leakage: If the steering wheel suddenly becomes hard to turn, it could be due to fluid leakage or air not being completely expelled from the system. If the oil pump operates for a long time without sufficient oil, wear increases, reducing steering performance. Power Steering Failure: If the power steering fails, turning the wheel will feel very heavy. For women with less strength, it might become impossible to turn the wheel. Therefore, check if the power steering fluid level is too low or if the electric power steering has failed, and send it for repair promptly. Steering Wheel Lock: Another situation is when the steering wheel is locked and cannot be turned. After the vehicle is turned off for a period, the anti-theft system activates, automatically locking the steering wheel, which is a common anti-theft feature.