re: Hydraulic vs Electric steering maintenance Quote:
Originally Posted by commonman Basically hydraulic power steering systems can be serviced and repaired. Can electric power steering systems be repaired ? |
Sure they can. It does depend on what went wrong. As I mentioned calibration of the sensors is by far the most common problem with them. (sometimes it is revered to as sensor alignment).
Irrespective of the type, the e-motor might wear out at some point in time. Also the internal gearing might wear down over time.
There could also be problems with some of the circuitry board. Or the actual sensors wearing out over time.
A lot of these EPS units come as “one unit”. So they might get replaced in one go as well. But on most you can open them up, although that is more likely to be a DIY job or how you local mechanic would do it, rather than a mainstream dealer. They might just replace the whole unit. More cost effective and then every part is new. It will differ from car to car / brand to brand.
Jeroen |