Steering Angle FAQs To Help Boost Your ABS & Stability Control Diagnostics
Chances are you will never crack open a steering angle sensor (SAS) cluster to repair it. But, this sensor should not be a mystery. To be effective at ABS and stability control diagnostics, knowing how sensors measure angles and information is critical.
Electronic Power Steering: Better Than Hydraulic?
Diagnosing electric power steering systems requires an understanding of voltage, current and loads. Also, a technician must understand how the modules and sensors work together to determine the level of assist.
Steering Angle Frequently Asked Questions
Chances are you will never crack open a steering angle sensor (SAS) cluster to repair it. But, this sensor should not be a mystery. To be effective at ABS and stability control diagnostics, knowing how sensors measure angles and information is critical.
Hybrids And Electrics: The Future Of Your Shop
Vehicles are having a very noisy rebirth. The type of work you are going to be seeing is changing as the vehicle mix begins to evolve toward more electric and hybrid vehicles, as well as cars with small, turbocharged engines.
GM Tech Tip: Grease Or Sealant Visible On Electronic Power Steering Gear Is Not A Leak
On GM vehicles with electric power steering starting in 2009, you may see grease or sealant on certain locations of the steering gear. Vehicles with electric power steering systems do not have fluid inside of them.
Bosch To Introduce Steering Systems At AAPEX
Bosch product specialists will be in booth No. 5041 at AAPEX to introduce a number of products from the aftermarket steering portfolio, including steering gears and steering pumps.
New AAE pressureTECH Hydraulic Power Steering Tester Diagnoses Component Failures Before Costly Removals
Steering system failures are often misdiagnosed, leading to costly rework and parts replacement, inaccurate part warranty claims and frustrated customers. The company says the AAE pressureTECH tester can help technicians avoid these situations.
Power Steering Dynamics And Diagnostics
Twenty-five years ago, when the power steering failed, diagnosing the system was easy. The most difficult problem to diagnose was the “morning sickness” that plagued some vehicles when they were cold. Today, the introduction of speed sensitive steering, electric power steering and computer controls have made power steering diagnostics more demanding.
Electronic Power Steering: A Change In Technology
An Electronic Power Steering (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 if the engine stalls, you lose steering assist. A driver unaware of this condition
Tech Tip: Volkswagen Electro-Mechanical Power Steering Warning Light Illuminated
The vehicle owner may be concerned because the battery was disconnected and now the Electro-Mechanical Power Steering Warning light is lit on the dash on a 2009 Volkswagen Eos Komfort 2.0L. This may be caused by an unprogrammed steering angle sensor (G85).