Hey.. so my steering wheel light came on today and it was...


Hey.. so my steering wheel light came on today and it was hard to steer Mechanic's Assistant: Just to clarify, what are the exact lights you're talking about? I don't know what it's called It looks like a steering wheel w...

Hey.. so my steering wheel light came on today and it was hard to steer Mechanic's Assistant: Just to clarify, what are the exact lights you're talking about? I don't know what it's called It looks like a steering wheel with exclamation mark Mechanic's Assistant: What is the make/model/year of your car? Mazda 3 hatchback Mechanic's Assistant: What year is your Mazda 3? 2013 Mechanic's Assistant: Are you fixing your Mazda 3 yourself? What have you tried so far? No I haven't tried anything Mechanic's Assistant: Anything else you want the Mechanic to know before I connect you? This came on and off twice today.. it isn't consistently flashing. When it does flash.. my car lights blink as if it's dying

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How do I scan it
Automotive Expert
You will need to get a scan tool and connect it to the vehicle to read the steering control module.

Okay that's alrihjt
Automotive Expert
Ok.

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