Trouble Shooting
A malfunction in the electronically controlled power steering system will usually result in hard steering at driving or over-sensitive steering during high speed driving. These problems do not necessarily indicate a malfunction in the electronic power steering system. Always check following items before trouble shooting the electronic power steering system.
- Tire pressure
- Suspension and steering linkage lubrication
- Front wheel alignment
- Steering system and suspension ball joints
- Bent steering column
- Power steering system leakage
- Power steering pump pressure.
If all items have been checked and found to be okay, problem can probably be traced to electronic power steering.