Each vehicle has a steering system that gives the driver control of the direction of travel. If you do not have a functioning steering system, this can lead to problems of all kinds. More importantly, this will make your vehicle unsafe for you and the other road users.

There are many components that make up the power steering system. Apart from the serpentine belt and the pump, the system includes hydraulic power steering fluid that acts adjacent to the piston so you can easily turn the wheel with little resistance.

It is vital to understand the main causes of a hard-to-turn steering wheel. The following are the five most important reasons why your steering wheel turns more and more difficult. You can go through this list and fix the problem as soon as possible.


1.
Low Power Steering Fluid
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The most common cause of a stiff steering wheel when turning may be that there is not enough power steering fluid in the system. Typically, this occurs when liquid exits the pressure hose area. Sometimes the tube breaks or dissolves, causing the fluid to leak.

Since this fluid is needed to pressurize the system and lubricate the pump, you have a steering wheel that turns the harder the less power steering fluid is in the system. The car may be able to drive, but if you do not fix the leak, your power steering pump may fail, which can be a costly replacement.

2.
Bad Steering Rack
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The rack consists of pinion and rack. A series of U-joints and shafts hold the rack to the steering wheel. The rack is worn and damaged over the years by simply driving your vehicle.

You will know when this happens if your steering wheel is stiff or stuck only after starting your vehicle. As the engine keeps running and warms up, the rack becomes hotter, which helps the lubricant get along a little better. Therefore, the steering wheel may become less stiff as the car continues to drive. However, you must replace the rack before the problem escalates.

3.
Broken Serpentine Belt
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One of the most common causes of steering wheel stiffness is a damaged or cracked serpentine belt. This belt is used constantly if you drive the vehicle over time so that it wears out pretty quickly.

This in turn causes it to relax when the stiffness of the steering wheel begins. If you do not replace the belt soon, it breaks completely and you can not drive your car at all. It is better to replace the belt first.

4.
Power Steering Pump Failure
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The pump of the power steering system generates the pressure required to turn the steering wheel smoothly. When this pump stops working, it becomes much harder to turn the steering wheel, especially at low speeds.

Normally, the pump does not prevent the steering wheel from fully moving in these situations. You will still be able to turn it, but it will require much more effort on your end. The heavier the vehicle, the harder it is to turn the wheels. Before replacing the power steering pump, make sure that the pump plug does not become detached or damaged.

5.
Old Thick Power Steering Fluid
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Like other fluids in your car, the power steering fluid can become thick over time. If you do not change the power steering fluid as recommended by the car manufacturer, it may become too thick to lubricate the system.

This will make your steering taut and difficult to turn at low speeds. If a quick check on your fluid shows it is dark and thick, you need to flush and change your power steering fluid as soon as possible.

LAST WORDS

The Steering wheel of a car controls the direction it's tilted to, if it's faulty there is every tendency that it could lead to a serious injury or accident if not properly maintained, in order to keep ourselves safe and other people around us we must always maintain it periodically.
Source:
http://www.eliancars.com/2019/09/5-major-reason-why-its-difficult-to.html#more
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cc : Lalasticlala, Marpol

Oh Lord, I need a car!

I never buy car sha

Okay ati gbo

Yep

very informative.

Flat tyre!

Mud!

Over loaded

Most times it is usually the power steering fluid.

good to know


......

Faulty ABS sensor

i need a job.

Bette still. Change the damn car. Or simply use public transportation.

Okay

This is a nice thread.

No. 4 is very important and critical.

https://cartreatments.com/steering-wheel-hard-to-turn/

I experienced this when I bought my car, though, I have sold it now. I was confused when there was sudden stiffness of the steering. I manageably drove it home before my neighbour mechanic checked it and affirmed that the power steering fluid had completely leaked out.

EgunMogaji2:
https://cartreatments.com/steering-wheel-hard-to-turn/

Interesting!!!
Bloggers copying each other since 00BC

No 2 is my problem. Who knowns where I can get
Steering Rack for my Renault car in Lagos & the price.

Godspower35:
Each vehicle has a steering system that gives the driver control of the direction of travel. If you do not have a functioning steering system, this can lead to problems of all kinds. More importantly, this will make your vehicle unsafe for you and the other road users.

There are many components that make up the power steering system. Apart from the serpentine belt and the pump, the system includes hydraulic power steering fluid that acts adjacent to the piston so you can easily turn the wheel with little resistance.

It is vital to understand the main causes of a hard-to-turn steering wheel. The following are the five most important reasons why your steering wheel turns more and more difficult. You can go through this list and fix the problem as soon as possible.


1.
Low Power Steering Fluid
[img]https://1.bp..com/-jhZLe0PjD0Q/XYuP-hUQw-I/AAAAAAAAC-w/ZYNTDv2yHR095yEJzHWfsMDiGSAOM7R8gCLcBGAsYHQ/s320/Steering%2B1.jpg[/img]
The most common cause of a stiff steering wheel when turning may be that there is not enough power steering fluid in the system. Typically, this occurs when liquid exits the pressure hose area. Sometimes the tube breaks or dissolves, causing the fluid to leak.

Since this fluid is needed to pressurize the system and lubricate the pump, you have a steering wheel that turns the harder the less power steering fluid is in the system. The car may be able to drive, but if you do not fix the leak, your power steering pump may fail, which can be a costly replacement.

2.
Bad Steering Rack
[img]https://1.bp..com/-c3Wp-IYn-y0/XYuQs_zmRXI/AAAAAAAAC-4/eloOSzJfy7wWRCLUa0K9YzadKAJDRUw6gCLcBGAsYHQ/s320/Steering%2B2.jpg[/img]
The rack consists of pinion and rack. A series of U-joints and shafts hold the rack to the steering wheel. The rack is worn and damaged over the years by simply driving your vehicle.

You will know when this happens if your steering wheel is stiff or stuck only after starting your vehicle. As the engine keeps running and warms up, the rack becomes hotter, which helps the lubricant get along a little better. Therefore, the steering wheel may become less stiff as the car continues to drive. However, you must replace the rack before the problem escalates.

3.
Broken Serpentine Belt
[img]https://1.bp..com/-lGdj-7L7eus/XYuRfRlHrnI/AAAAAAAAC_E/AopwqZl7IEQIeHFXfGebroIfgFnG94eiQCLcBGAsYHQ/s320/Steering%2B3.jpg[/img]
One of the most common causes of steering wheel stiffness is a damaged or cracked serpentine belt. This belt is used constantly if you drive the vehicle over time so that it wears out pretty quickly.

This in turn causes it to relax when the stiffness of the steering wheel begins. If you do not replace the belt soon, it breaks completely and you can not drive your car at all. It is better to replace the belt first.

4.
Power Steering Pump Failure
[img]https://1.bp..com/-HoFv7FZlEYo/XYuSMWhm9VI/AAAAAAAAC_M/I355Q7AeOBcpdof4mJeohe0u7KwxaOrhwCLcBGAsYHQ/s320/Steering%2B4.jpg[/img]
The pump of the power steering system generates the pressure required to turn the steering wheel smoothly. When this pump stops working, it becomes much harder to turn the steering wheel, especially at low speeds.

Normally, the pump does not prevent the steering wheel from fully moving in these situations. You will still be able to turn it, but it will require much more effort on your end. The heavier the vehicle, the harder it is to turn the wheels. Before replacing the power steering pump, make sure that the pump plug does not become detached or damaged.

5.
Old Thick Power Steering Fluid
[img]https://1.bp..com/-H8OrmNtwPaM/XYuSsqsDiJI/AAAAAAAAC_Y/G609LLRIxW0Ygl_p97oHyMPmNi3rVCjXwCLcBGAsYHQ/s320/Steering%2B5.jpg[/img]
Like other fluids in your car, the power steering fluid can become thick over time. If you do not change the power steering fluid as recommended by the car manufacturer, it may become too thick to lubricate the system.

This will make your steering taut and difficult to turn at low speeds. If a quick check on your fluid shows it is dark and thick, you need to flush and change your power steering fluid as soon as possible.

LAST WORDS

The Steering wheel of a car controls the direction it's tilted to, if it's faulty there is every tendency that it could lead to a serious injury or accident if not properly maintained, in order to keep ourselves safe and other people around us we must always maintain it periodically.
Source:
http://www.eliancars.com/2019/09/5-major-reason-why-its-difficult-to.html#more
[img]https://1.bp..com/-jhZLe0PjD0Q/XYuP-hUQw-I/AAAAAAAAC-w/ZYNTDv2yHR095yEJzHWfsMDiGSAOM7R8gCLcBGAsYHQ/s320/Steering%2B1.jpg[/img]


cc : Lalasticlala, Marpol

Also when the car ignition is off, the steering is so hard to turn.

ok

hehehe
power steering
kinda sounds dirty

lapazi:


Interesting!!!
Bloggers copying each other since 00BC

OP here though is a typical Nigerian dubious character.

Can you see how he changed a few words here and there?

A total shame that a Mod even put it on the front page. I can spot how Nigerians write (with unnecessary big words) and how a foreigner writes (simple easy words).

Emeka71:
Also when the car ignition is off, the steering is so hard to turn.

So you had to quote that long post for you to write a line.

Be careful oga

Realcash224:
No 2 is my problem. Who knowns where I can get
Steering Rack for my Renault car in Lagos & the price.

Please contact us

Most modern cars use an electric motor for power assistance

Having same problem with my EOD thanks for the info

What about cars with electric steering?