Electronic power steering issues, steering wheel is locking up?

2006 PONTIAC G6
169,000 MILES • V6 • 2WD • AUTOMATIC
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TJMOWBRAY
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Steering wheel is locking up. Electronic power steering issues, steering wheel is locking up?
Dec 4, 2024 at 6:28 AM
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Yep, this is common when the power assist motor goes out, here is how to change it out and program it to help fix the problem. Check out the images (below). Let us know if you need anything else.
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Dec 5, 2024 at 5:40 AM
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Can you tell us happen with this?
Apr 29, 2025 at 5:04 AM
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