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Fault diagnosis
JAECOO 7 PHEV: heavy steering after frequent stationary steering
Steering becomes heavy after frequent, rapid steering wheel movements at idle.
JAECOO 7 PHEV: heavy steering after frequent stationary steering
Symptoms
- Steering becomes heavy after frequent, rapid steering wheel movements at idle. [1]
Possible causes
- EPS overheating makes steering heavier; the manual classifies this behavior under these conditions as related to thermal protection. [1]
Checks
- Check whether this occurs after sustained frequent steering; if EPS fails, have an authorized repair station inspect it as soon as possible. [1]
What to do
- Stop turning the steering wheel, switch vehicle power to OFF/ACC and wait for the system to cool; avoid repeated rapid steering while stationary. [1]
Applicability and limits
- UK JAECOO 7 SHS-P/PHEV right-hand-drive manual T1EJPHEVRHDOM24ENUK01 (published 2024-10); the publication date is not an applicable model year. Only applies to the equipment described in this edition. The hybrid type is confirmed by the manual's PHEV section; no model is linked on the site, and the structured scope remains unknown. Scope: unknown [1]
Sources
[Source 1] JAECOO UK: JAECOO 7 PHEV Owner Manual — T1EJPHEVRHDOM24ENUK01 — printed p.132 (PDF p.144), 4-3 Steering System / EPS cautions (accessed 2026-10-30)
https://cdn.cworigin.com/omja/b81d4ffddc6dc76c3223ac4fda66ef678d24983c.pdf
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