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Technical => Driveline => Topic started by: BusyKiwi on January 22, 2012, 01:07:19 PM

Title: Power steer unit, any ideas what from?
Post by: BusyKiwi on January 22, 2012, 01:07:19 PM

I found this on the net, an electric power steer unit

Anyone ever seen one before or have any idea what it could be from

Title: Re: Power steer unit, any ideas what from?
Post by: willo on January 22, 2012, 01:28:02 PM

I'm not much good to you about the specific model of this one but I do know that a lot of late model Jap cars (Ford Fiesta, Focus; Mitsubishi etc) are all going this way because of costs and it also does not rob HP from the motor.  Same fuel economy as non PS models because no more drag on motor by PS pump..
Neil

Title: Re: Power steer unit, any ideas what from?
Post by: Rogue Trooper on January 22, 2012, 02:35:01 PM

My old MR2 had electric power steering. Had a lot of electronics that went with it too. I found that out when it started playing up. What a bloody nightmare that was to sort out.

Title: Re: Power steer unit, any ideas what from?
Post by: BlackBedford on January 23, 2012, 09:50:03 AM

Quote from: Rogue Trooper on January 22, 2012, 02:35:01 PM

My old MR2 had electric power steering. Had a lot of electronics that went with it too. I found that out when it started playing up. What a bloody nightmare that was to sort out.

They are optional in the Suzuki Carry van (fairly standard in the UK) and when working, work well, but when they play up, cause lots of grief. They are the first thing to be sold according to the UK wreckers. Generally only used in smaller cars.
I have seen a conversion for a Jag on UK ebay. It was fairly pricey though.