BMW Steering Wheel Feels Heavy Here's What It Could Mean

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If you don't want to end up in a fatal collision, ensure the upkeep of your BMW's power steering system. The above presentations highlight some of the reasons why a vehicle's electronic power steering or EPS may malfunction. Please go through it. https://escondidogermanauto.com/

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00:00BMW steering wheel feels heavy, here's what it could mean.

00:04Can you imagine a car without a steering system? Of course not. Self-driving vehicles may roam

00:09the world in the foreseeable future. But cars with power-assisted steering are here to stay,

00:15at least for a while. Steering system, a few interesting facts.

00:20It's the steering system that makes a vehicle maneuverable. There are two broad categories

00:25of steering systems such as hydraulic power steering, HPS, electronic power steering,

00:31EPS. Although HPS was the first to be introduced, it's the EPS that has won the race. Almost all

00:38cars, including BMW models manufactured after 2004, have EPS. Heavy steering wheel contributing

00:45factors. If your BMW's steering wheel feels heavy, the following factors may be to blame.

00:50Factor number one. Defective motor. Your BMW's EPS relies on an electric motor to provide

00:58steering assistance. If the motor malfunctions, the steering system will act up. As a result,

01:04the steering wheel will feel heavy. Reason number two. Damaged sensor. EPS employs a multitude of

01:11sensors to control the steering assist force, such as engine speed sensor, steering angle sensor,

01:17steering torque force sensor, etc. The steering wheel will lose its responsiveness if one of the

01:23said sensors goes bad. Reason number three. Bad controller. A defective controller is another

01:29likely reason why your steering may feel heavy. Take appropriate action to get the issue resolved.

01:37Heavy steering wheel solutions. Defensive driving is the key to keeping your BMW's EPS trouble-free.

01:43Below are a few points worth considering to ensure the upkeep of your BMW's EPS. Avoid driving at high

01:50speed on bumpy rutted roads. Stay away from flooded roads. Never ignore the signs of EPS malfunction in

01:57your BMW. If your BMW's steering wheel feels heavy, it signifies an EPS issue. Try to fix the problem

02:04before it turns into something serious.

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