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

2008 SATURN VUE
140,000 MILES • 2.4L • 4 CYL • AUTOMATIC
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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).
Apr 10, 2025 at 8:58 AM
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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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Apr 11, 2025 at 11:20 AM
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