Why does the steering system warning light come on and the car won't start?

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EliLynn
07/30/25 2:19am
The reasons why the steering system warning light comes on and the car won't start are as follows: Check if the battery has power: Failure to start may be caused by battery drain due to reasons such as leaving headlights on for a long time or the battery reaching the end of its lifespan. Generally, the battery should be replaced in time according to the maintenance manual. Check if there is fuel: If the fuel gauge shows below the red line, naturally the car won't start. Also pay attention to the quality of the fuel. There have been cases where car owners found water and mud in the fuel tank after opening it. Using such fuel will inevitably damage the car. No antifreeze added: Some car owners add water or inferior antifreeze to their cars, resulting in the entire cooling system freezing in extremely cold winter conditions. This can cause the engine to crack, making the car unable to start and damaging other engine components.
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