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Check the level of your power steering fluid and have your pump checked. You are probably just low o fluid.

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Because the powersteering system may not be working correctly:
low fluid level in the powersteering pump,
broken drive belt for the powersteering pump,

Make sure the engine is running in order for
the powersteering pump to provide the necessary pressure, otherwise the steering wheel may be hard to turn while the vehicle is stationary.

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