I was wondering about the reliability of the electric power steering that is on our cars? I have no idea what year Toyota started this. I understand that there is an electric motor that does the assisting instead of a hydraulic pump as in other cars.
Has anyone had any issues with their EPS system? I am hoping that it will prove to be a reliable system, but Toyota is the only one I've ever heard that has used it.
Many cars have electronic power steering these days. Lexus, Honda, Ford, Mitsubishi, even Suzuki has it, its the future as it is less maintenance, and more accurate than hydraulic systems of the past. Even ATV's have option of EPS.
Most of the people that have issues with EPS are those that aren't used to its accuracy and that have moved from hydraulic systems. Road conditions grooves, ruts etc may be amplified by EPS.
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It is not new in the car industry. Lots of other manufactures already have them in their line up. The advantages of the eps is less maintenance, since there won't be any leakage or belt problems in the long run like the conventional steering....and since it is not belt/pump driven, it helps with gas mileage. The eps sounds ideal but losing road feel during driving is the trade off.
I like driving cars without any power steering. I used to have my 86 setup like that. The only bad time is when you are trying to park the car. My brother has a 89 swift gti, that little car is a joy to drive, without power steering too. You have total awareness of what the car/tires are doing on the road and extremely stable during high speed driving.
Lexus/Toyota has been using EPS for quite a few years now. Most new models introduced after 2005 have EPS. (Camry, Avalon, Sequoia, Tundra are a few that don't). I haven't seen many issues with it, though there was a recall for the Lexus IS/RXh/Highlander Hybrid/Camry Hybrid a while back, It was relatively limited though.
is it normal for the eps to get screwy when you stomp on the gas while making a turn pulling out from a stop? mine feels like the front wheels are spinning for a second or two. the steering wheel has no response for that couple of seconds.
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is it normal for the eps to get screwy when you stomp on the gas while making a turn pulling out from a stop? mine feels like the front wheels are spinning for a second or two. the steering wheel has no response for that couple of seconds.
it really doens't matter if you have electronic steering, hydraulic steering or no steering assist at all, if you're spinning the wheels from a stop, you will have steering issues because the wheels are having traction issues.
it really doens't matter if you have electronic steering, hydraulic steering or no steering assist at all, if you're spinning the wheels from a stop, you will have steering issues because the wheels are having traction issues.
the tires aren't spinning but thats the feel the eps gives. it's like it freaks out for a second and the steering wheel gets all squirly. like it doesnt work for a second. is this not normal?
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FS:K&N drop in filter for 1.8 10th gen corolla. used for about three months. 15.00 + shipping.
FS: stock 16x6.5 corolla S wheels (no tpms) 300.00 + shipping. will throw in the stock goodyear rsa 205/55-16 tires if you want them. 20,500 miles on them.
the tires aren't spinning but thats the feel the eps gives. it's like it freaks out for a second and the steering wheel gets all squirly. like it doesnt work for a second. is this not normal?
are you sure your tires aren't spinning? i know when I do that, my tires spin.
no there not spinning. it's like the steering wheel is unresponsive for a second or two then it comes back. i can tell when the tires spin cause the TRC kicks in. i'll have the dealer check it out next time i have it serviced.
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FS:K&N drop in filter for 1.8 10th gen corolla. used for about three months. 15.00 + shipping.
FS: stock 16x6.5 corolla S wheels (no tpms) 300.00 + shipping. will throw in the stock goodyear rsa 205/55-16 tires if you want them. 20,500 miles on them.
Toyota;s electric power steering is too new to have an established track record of durability. Historically, the electronic doodads Toyota has introduced over the years have been more troublesome and expensive to replace than their prior hydraulic or manually operated counterparts (e.g. first generation Highlander owners have had to fork out $500-1000 to repair failing electronic air conditioning controls).
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