What does 'please check power steering' mean?

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AryaAnn
07/30/25 8:03am
Please check power steering refers to a power steering malfunction, which requires immediate contact with a 4S shop or professional repair shop for maintenance and fault clearance. Power steering assists the driver in adjusting the vehicle's direction, reducing the effort required to turn the steering wheel, and plays a certain role in the safety and economy of vehicle operation. Common faults and causes in vehicle steering systems include: 1. Abnormal noises during steering, usually mechanical parts, can be checked by turning left and right to observe the source of the noise for disassembly and inspection; 2. Steering gear oil leakage at the upper cover, side end cover, and connection of the steering shaft arm can be resolved by replacing new oil seals and gaskets; 3. Difficulty in steering wheel return. Vehicles have an automatic return function for steering. If it requires the same effort to return as when steering, it indicates a malfunction in the return function that needs repair.
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