Re: Speed Sensor Malfunction Of Zen Mpfi With Power Steering Quote:
Originally Posted by Sam Jitender My 2001 ZEN VXI MPFI has developed an unusual problem, of late the yellow warning [engine] light is ON and on driving over speeds of 80 kmph the power steering gets disconnected [ which is normal] and goes into manual mode BUT after the speed is reduced the Power steering does not kick in automatically. After some time it gets activated by itself OR if the engine is switched off and restarted. |
Power steering does not 'disconnect' above or below a particular speed. PS systems are mechanically coupled to the steering rack and pinion system and do not have the capability to disengage.
The amount of assist i.e. the power input by the electric motor or hydraulic power steering system varies by speed. At low speed assist is high which makes the steering easy to turn and the converse as the car picks up speed. Higher the assist the lesser the effort required to turn the steering. Quote:
What could be the possible reasons and how do we fix it at a reasonable cost , I know visiting MASS would be the ideal solution but would cost more than I can afford [retired] So I need advice to have a reliable fix , I am located at Bangalore
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You need to check:
a) Electrical connections including to and from the battery and charging system
b) Speed sensor. IIRC earlier Maruti models have the speed sensor fitted to the gearbox.
c) All connections to the power steering system whether electrical or hydraulic as the case may be.
There's probably a fault in one of these. That yellow engine check light alerts you to have the car checked by a dealer or experienced technician.
Do not ignore the caution. To save money instead of Maruti's service station do have the car checked by reputed third party garage or technicians in your city.
Last edited by R2D2 : 7th January 2019 at 17:07.
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