How to deal when the vehicle’s power steering system fails

Almost all cars, except for the small ones, are equipped with an electric steering wheel system to facilitate the steering of the car for drivers. Usually the steering wheel malfunctions gradually and gives warning signals before the failure completely. However, the power steering system can fail, even if it is maintained properly.

• Power steering system failure warning signals

​​1- Listen to the noise when turning the steering wheel. If you hear a sharp or piercing sound, the power steering pump may have a  low oil level  .

2- Notice how the wheel rotates Driving freely. Normally you should be able to turn the steering wheel with little effort any time you want to steer the car into a corner or turn into a corner. If you find that you are making a lot of effort in turning the steering wheel to turn the car, the electric steering wheel system does not work

3- Check for fluid leaks from the power pump or power hoses.
When you stop for some time, you may notice stains on the ground under your car, it may be fluid leaking from your car. If the spots are red or pink, they may be leaking from the power pump or power hoses. If you have trouble knowing the color of the stain, you can put a white sheet of paper under your car and leave it for several hours. It will be easier to know the color.
 
 

• How to deal in the event of a sudden  failure  of the  steering (power string)

​​1- Warn other drivers. If your car’s steering system fails while your car is moving at high speed, you will panic. Instead you have to turn on the turn signal and beep on the clax to let other drivers know your problem and let them get out of your way.

 2- Move towards the side of the road, but do so carefully because without steering it becomes much more difficult to drive.3- You have to stop the car gradually by pressing the brakes. You may find it difficult to steer the car and it is almost impossible to steer the car.

• If the electric steering system malfunctions due to the engine stopping, you will find stiffness in the brakes if it was electric brakes, forcing you to press the pedal more. If you find it difficult to brake, you can stop the car by touching the tires and rubbing them gently with the pavement, which helps reduce the car’s speed while pressing the brake pedal.

1. Restart the engine again if stop. Turn the steering wheel in both directions to see how well it spins. If it spins freely as usual, you can continue driving. If it does not work well, you should go to the nearest mechanic or call a truck to have your car serviced.