Power steering light turned on and the steering wheel was impossible to Move?

Tiny
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  • 2008 SATURN VUE
  • 2.4L
  • 4 CYL
  • AUTOMATIC
  • 140,000 MILES
This morning when leaving for work my power steering indicator light came on and my steering wheel was impossible to move. I was unable to even move my car at all, so I had to call out. I don't know how to go about handling an electric power steering issue so any advice or help would be greatly appreciated. (There was no prior indication of this becoming a problem. The car was driving normal then all of a sudden, the light came on and wheel was stiff).
Thursday, April 10th, 2025 AT 8:58 AM

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Tiny
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Yep, this is the classic power steering motor failure, but you should check the 60-amp fuse in the "inline" fuse holder near the power steering module. Check out the images (below). Let us know how it goes.
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Friday, April 11th, 2025 AT 11:20 AM

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