Why does the steering wheel suddenly become light and lose resistance?

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TannerMarie
07/30/25 1:22am
The sudden lightening and loss of resistance in the steering wheel is related to the power steering system. Currently, there are three types of power steering systems in vehicles: electric power steering, hydraulic power steering, and electro-hydraulic power steering. Below are the specific reasons why a car's steering wheel might suddenly become light: 1. Overinflated tires: This can be caused by excessively high tire pressure in the vehicle. 2. Power steering pump failure: The pressure in the vehicle's power steering pump may be malfunctioning. 3. Computer data confusion: The vehicle's onboard computer data may be in disarray, causing the steering wheel to suddenly become light.
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