Can a Prius have a power steering failure?
IN the Chicago Sun Times they had an article to day about a 2003 Prius that had a power steering failure. Has any one else had this happen to them? Just like the old hydraulic boost the steering became very stiff, so if it happens to you need to be prepared as the power boost can fail at any time without warning.
Why is my steering wheel vibrating in my Prius?
The Classic electric steering gear is a weak point, the torque sensors are variable resistors that would get dirty and cause severe steering wheel vibration. Usually the owner has plenty of warning via the vibration that the system is having trouble.
What kind of car has electric power steering?
Toyota Electric Power Steering (EPS) Conversion 1 2004-2009 Toyota Prius 2 2009-2013 Toyota Corolla 3 2006-2011 Toyota Yaris – (With ABS) 4 2007-2009 Nissan Versa 5 2009-2012 Nissan Cube 6 2012-2014 Kia Soul
Do you need to replace the power steering?
Click to expand… It appears that your dealer’s service tech has recommended replacing the electric steering gear and the power steering ECU (electronic control unit). (Or does the tech want to replace the engine ECU which is aka ECM or engine control module?)
How does a power steering ECU work without ABS?
For vehicles without ABS, the power steering ECU receives vehicle speed signals from the speedometer. The torque sensor detects the steering effort generated when the steering wheel is turned and converts it to an electrical signal.
What does the power steering system warning light mean?
What the power steering system warning light means This warning light tends to be in the shape of a steering wheel, sometimes with an exclamation mark. For cars with electric power steering, the light may say EPS, for electric power steering. Either way, the warning light will be yellow or red in color.
Why does my car have a power steering system?
Anyone who’s driven a car with manual steering knows it can be quite a workout. To make driving a little bit easier, auto manufacturers have been using power assisted steering systems for a few decades now. The original power steering systems use a hydraulic pump to move fluid into chambers in your steering system.
How many miles can a Toyota Prius go?
A Toyota Prius design-team member told me Prius is the most over-engineered car in car history. To me, that means you can add another 100,000 miles, getting you to 500,000 Miles. My 2004 has 322,000 miles. Burned a quart of oil every 800 miles and needed a hybrid battery.
Can a Toyota Prius battery last 250, 000 miles?
One Toyota Prius owner tells all. Exactly one year ago, Torque News did a story asking, “Can a Prius Battery Last 250,000 Miles?” The answer, of course, is “Yes!” The story was courtesy of Jesse Rudavsky. Jesse is a green vehicle advocate and contributor behind the scenes to Torque News.