Where does the power for electronic steering come from?

All of the power assist for the electronic steering is generated by an electric motor. This motor is under the dash on most vehicles. It connects the steering wheel and column to what is called the intermediate steering shaft.

Where is the power steering assist motor located?

The Power Steering Assist Motor is a part of your car’s electric power steering system. This system uses an electric motor instead of a hydraulic pump. The assist motor is controlled by the ECU which determines the assistive torque to be exerted on the wheels. The motor is connected to the steering column or gear.

What’s the difference between hydraulic and electric power steering?

Not to be confused with electro-hydraulic steering, in which a hydraulic power steering pump is driven by an electric motor, electric steering is a non-hydraulic system assisted by an electric motor operated by a software-driven power steering module.

How does a high power steering motor work?

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Why did my electric power steering go out?

A product is tested on a small sample of the different parts to a certain system, but until the factory that builds the parts starts producing millions at a time, you never know what may happen. Anything from a bad batch of steel or plastic, to a programming glitch or a factory that just plain had a bad day with it’s machines.

Are there any problems with the steering system?

There have been problems with the system in other cars as well. Toyota, BMW and Lexus, among others have all had some problems ranging from bad steering motors to control modules. This is actually a common thing to happen as a new technology enters the market and gets real life testing from the consumer.

Is the power steering system all electric or hydraulic?

This system is all electric. That is, there is no hydraulic power steering pump that is driven by the engine drive belt. No fluid to build pressure to operate the rack and pinion. No power assist of any kind from fluid. There is not fluid reservoir to check and fill, and thus no chance of it ever having a fluid leak.

What was the problem with my Chevy Equinox power steering?

While attempting to accelerate from a stop sign, the vehicle began to shutter while turning the steering wheel. There were no warning indicators illuminated. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where it was diagnosed that the power steering pump and rack failed and needed to be replaced.

What was the problem with my 2012 Chevy Equinox?

See all problems of the 2012 Chevrolet Equinox . Power steering failed; lost power to control panel; in trying to steer vehicle around a curb I hit a tree and car rolled to side. All airbags inflated. See all problems of the 2013 Chevrolet Equinox . I had my rear brakes replaced and then a week later the service stabilitrak light came on.

What happens if power steering is not working?

Service stabilitrak light and message appeared, power steering was working when I parked the car. A few hours later, I cranked the car and the power steering was completely non-functional. Extremely hard to turn wheel, could cause crash when vehicle cannot turn correctly.