What is the reason for the PTcan fault and steering wheel light illumination in BMW 3 Series?

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Jeffrey
07/30/25 1:46am
BMW 3 Series steering wheel fault light illumination is caused by: a large amount of air in the power steering system, affecting the normal operation of the car's steering; foreign objects in the steering hydraulic pipeline causing the steering pump flow control valve to stick. Possible symptoms of the fault: The fault may lead to phenomena such as heavy steering, abnormal steering noise, steering wheel vibration, and poor steering wheel return ability. Solutions for this fault: Inspect the steering gear, steering pump control valve, oil cup filter, steering oil, and clean the entire power steering system; check tire pressure, and inflate immediately if the pressure is low.
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