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Electric Power Steering Fresno CA

When a technology like hydraulic power steering has been around for so long, it is difficult for technicians and even the training establishment to deal with a new system like electric power steering. These systems abandon fluid logic for electronic logic. It is not a simple exchange of power steering fluid for magnetism. Wrapping one's mind around these can be difficult and can require a diagnostic skill set that is not unlike those needed for anti-lock brake systems (ABS).

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Electric Power Steering

When a technology like hydraulic power steering has been around for so long, it is difficult for technicians and even the training establishment to deal with a new system like electric power steering.

These systems abandon fluid logic for electronic logic. It is not a simple exchange of power steering fluid for magnetism. Wrapping one's mind around these can be difficult and can require a diagnostic skill set that is not unlike those needed for anti-lock brake systems (ABS).

Advantages
An EPS system's advantage over a hydraulic system is if the engine stalls, you will still have steering assist. This advantage can also be a disadvantage if the system should shut down while the engine is running, because it is common knowledge if the engine stalls you lose steering assist.

A driver unaware of this condition would become very concerned if an electrical or electronic failure occurred while the engine was running, as the loss of assist would not be expected.

Electronic Power Steering (EPS) will probably replace the current hydraulic power steering on most vehicles. The transition from hydraulic assist to electric motor assist will provide the driver with a more positive feel and control throughout the entire speed range of the vehicle. Also, features like automatic parking can be added to a vehicles option list.

EPS systems eliminate the need for a pump, hoses and a drive belt connected to the engine using variable amounts of power. The configuration of an EPS...

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