Electric Power Steering Diagnostics
Load management for steering systems.
VIDEO: Electric Power Steering Safe Modes
Andrew Markel discusses electric power steering modules. This video is sponsored by The Group Training Academy.
VIDEO: What Does Electric Power Steering Mean To Customers?
Be prepared to explain the differences in today’s steering systems. This video is sponsored by The Group.
VIDEO: Electric Power Steering Failure Due To Leaking Boots
Inspecting the condition of your rack is essential. This video is sponsored by Auto Value and Bumper to Bumper.
Electric Power Steering: The Light is On, What Do I Do Now?
You might be able to install an electric power steering rack or column-mounted steering assist module, but can you complete the repair? In this 30-minute webinar we look at how to diagnose faulty electric power steering system, and what is required to reprogram, reflash, or recalibrate the system once the new electric power steering unit
Diagnostic Solutions: How Electric Power Steering Systems Are Changing Undercar Service
Electric power steering contains a steering wheel position sensor and a steering input torque sensor. The data from these two sensors report to an EPS module, which translates the steering input torque into an appropriate level of steering assist via a pulse-modulated, bi-directional electric motor that’s connected to the steer gear input shaft or integrated into the steering rack assembly. The steering position sensor should read “zero” when the vehicle is traveling straight ahead.
Electric Power Steering: More Than Just Assist
Electric power steering is quickly becoming a standard feature on new vehicles, but it’s not an emerging technology. It’s been in the field for the better part of two decades. Now, electric power steering has continued to advance by making autonomous safety features possible.
Diagnosing Electric Power Steering Issues
If you’re an import specialist, it’s important to know that, although electric power steering (EPS) has been introduced on many 2004-and-later domestic applications, EPS recently began appearing on popular import nameplates like the much-anticipated 2015 Honda S2000 and 2014 and 2015 models of Toyota RAV4, Camry and Highlander.
Tech Tip: BMW Electric Power Steering Is Not Working Properly
The customer may complain that the electric power steering is not working properly. This may be caused by defective electric motor power steering (emps), blown fuse or damaged wiring harness.
GM Tech Tip: Electric Power Steering Hard to Turn
The power steering inoperative or hard to turn. The vehicle will also have a “Power Steering Message Displayed” on DIC and codes C0176, C0475, C0476, C0550, U2105 or U2107 set. The following diagnostics might be helpful if the vehicle exhibits these condition(s)