Electronic power steering stiff?

2016 VOLKSWAGEN POLO

125,000 MILES • 1.2L • 4 CYL • TURBO • 2WD • MANUAL

MASINDI SEKHWAMA

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Hi I had a crash with my car. After fixing, the steering wheel is stiff and can't remove steering warning

Oct 2, 2025 at 6:58 AM

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Yep, an accident can take out the EPS system which is very common, here is the part you need to replace. Check out the images (below). Let us know if you need anything else.

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Oct 7, 2025 at 11:07 AM

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Please respond

Oct 14, 2025 at 1:03 PM