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Fault diagnosis
OMODA E5: Heavy steering after frequent steering inputs while stationary
Steering becomes heavy after frequent, rapid turns of the steering wheel while stationary.
OMODA E5: Heavy steering after frequent steering inputs while stationary
Symptoms
- Steering becomes heavy after frequent, rapid turns of the steering wheel while stationary. [1]
Possible causes
- The official manual associates EPS overheating caused by frequent steering inputs with heavier steering effort. [1]
Checks
- Stop turning the steering wheel and switch the vehicle to OFF/ACC to allow the system to cool; observe whether the yellow EPS malfunction warning light remains illuminated. [1]
What to do
- Cooling clears the overheating condition; if the yellow light remains on or steering assistance is abnormal, have it inspected and repaired at a service centre. Do not directly replace the steering gear based on the symptom. [1]
Applicability and limits
- Source limits: OMODA E5, model year unconfirmed, UK. For inspection guidance only; related parts do not constitute a recommendation to replace them. No vehicle model is linked; do not assume applicability to other models of the same brand. Scope: unknown [1]
Related part categories
- Electric power steering system [1]
Sources
[Source 1] OMODA E5 Electric User Manual (official UK public edition) — PDF p.155 / printed p.143, 5-4 Electric Power Steering System (accessed 2026-11-01)
https://cdn.cworigin.com/omja/46593bd9b73f2b8bcc630b351d7cdfd10b69156c.pdf
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