Why doesn't my car steering wheel work for my ps2?

I bought a steering wheel for a game on the ps2 a couple of years ago. Ive only used it a few times and it no longer works ive changed the batteries all sorts can any one tell me how to get it working again.
Why doesn't my car steering wheel work for my ps2?
i would take it a game shop and see what they say.

hardware support

suite my skin tone