What does the EPS light mean?
Electric Power Steering
What if I see an EPS light? EPS stands for Electric Power Steering and will come on in vehicles that do not have hydraulic power steering. If you see the EPS warning light come on in your vehicle, you won’t have any fluid levels to check, so it may be more difficult to find out what’s causing the light to come on.
What to do when EPs light comes on in Honda Civic?
Thus, if the fault is a Torque Sensor, for example, you cannot clear it simply by turning off the engine. Here is a way to try to remove the code that is stored in the system. You can turn the steering wheel 45 degrees to the left from a straight position. Then turn the ignition to ON. The EPS light should come on for 4 seconds and then go off.
What should I do if power steering warning light does not come on?
If the warning light doesn’t come on again, you may continue on your journey. If the power steering light remains illuminated, it’s the sign of something more serious and you should take your car to your local garage as soon as possible to have the problem diagnosed. What if I see an EPS light?
Is there a problem with Honda power steering?
Some owners have intermittent EPS problems, meaning, their power steering still functioned fine but the EPS light went on, and either went out later or went out after they turned their car off. So far, Honda has NOT recalled cars for this problem because there have not been high numbers of incidents to warrant it.
What to do if your Honda Civic has steering problem?
Any mechanical issues with the steering unit should be investigated by putting the car on a lift. If the car has been in a front end collision, the steering rack and pinion should be checked for damage. There could be a cracked housing.
Thus, if the fault is a Torque Sensor, for example, you cannot clear it simply by turning off the engine. Here is a way to try to remove the code that is stored in the system. You can turn the steering wheel 45 degrees to the left from a straight position. Then turn the ignition to ON. The EPS light should come on for 4 seconds and then go off.
Some owners have intermittent EPS problems, meaning, their power steering still functioned fine but the EPS light went on, and either went out later or went out after they turned their car off. So far, Honda has NOT recalled cars for this problem because there have not been high numbers of incidents to warrant it.
When does the power steering indicator light come on?
In this system, the EPS control module receives input from the steering angle sensor. It then uses this information to control the steering gear motor to provide power assist. Under normal operating conditions, the EPS light comes on when the ignition switch is turn on, then goes off when the engine is started.
Why does my Honda Civic have rough steering?
The EPS steering rack in Hondas is a pain to get to, and the subframe must be removed to investigate, because damage cannot be seen if the steering rack remains in the car. However, if there IS damage to the steering rack and pinion, there usually is an odd sound and rough steering a driver can hear and feel. This usually occurs when turning.