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What if your steering wheel is hard to move when you are driving what could be wrong?
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∙ 10y ago
"MOST" cars have Power Steering that relys on a hydraulic pump driven by the Engine via a belt.
If the hydraulic fluid leaks out, the belt breaks, or the pump wears out the car will be hard to steer
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Your key will not turn in your 1998 Chevy Malibu what could be wrong?
Three possibilities come to mind: # wrong key # steering wheel locked # defective ignition switch For #2, one has to relieve the tension on the steering wheel before the key can be turned.
What is wrong if a car won't turn over brake pedal is stuck and steering wheel is tight?
could be your ignition
What is wrong with my Mercedes the ignition key not turning?
The problem could be the lock for the steering wheel. Move the steering either side while trying to turn the key.
What is wrong if your car makes a buzzing sound when you turn the wheel while you are driving on curvey roads?
Your car may need power steering fluid if it makes a buzzing noise when you turn the wheel.
What are the risks when driving a car with a shaky steering wheel?
A shaking steering wheel means something is wrong. Can be a tire out of balance, bent wheel, or suspension problem. Whatever it is, the shaking it putting stress on other parts and can cause other things to wear out. It is especially hard on wheel bearings. have this diagnosed and repaired asap.
Why doesn't the steering wheel turn the wheels?
There may be something wrong in steering linkage.
Why won't your key turn in your ignition?
It could be the wrong key...not inserted completely (or inserted to far if the lock is damaged)...the steering wheel lock could be exterting extra pressure on the lock (try moving the steering wheel a bit to see if that helps)
What is wrong if the steering wheel shakes a lot?
Tires out of balance, bent wheel, tire defect, or suspension or steering parts worn.
What could be wrong Replaced the steering column and the steering wheel just spins?
it could be the shearing pin fitted in most cars to stop thieves breaking the steering lock, could have been damaged when you took it out, or the splines on the lower knuckle joint not connected
Why wont your front tires turn when you turn the steering wheel?
This could be a number of items wrong. Typically, the steering column bolts break. There is a "knuckle" at the end, you should be able to look under the hood and see where it connects to. Or, your steering wheel could be loose. Either way, DO NOT DRIVE, until you have it figured out.
Why is there a knocking through your steering wheel?
There is something wrong with your wheels or steering. You car is NOT safe to drive.
Your key will go into your 1999 Cavalier ignition but it will not turn. What could be wrong and how can it be fixed?
It could be that the steering wheel lock is hung up. Try turning your steering wheel gently from side to side while trying to turn the key. See if that allows the key to turn.
