AskCy said:

Didn't realise that the power steering was electric and Its not something I've come across/had before ! I know if the old type power steering belt snaps that the steering can become very heavy/stiff and hard to drive (although one of my mates drove an old Ambassador around for 7 months with it off !)

How does the electric power steering work and what would happen if it failed?

thanks

Steve

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AskCy said:

Thanks for that.. panic over ! (I had visions of nothing happening at all and being stuck in a straight line or something....)

Steve

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Ffoxy said:

Steering goes heavy just the same and you get a warning light usually, most modern cars have electric power steering these days.

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Most Easterly Pandas said:

All depends upon the fault though, as the steering can jurk/snap at you, and brake you hand/arm if not holding it properly

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Ffoxy said:

And there you have it...MEP

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AskCy said:

(Disclaimer-no mother in laws were hurt during the making of this post)

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Most Easterly Pandas said:

All depends upon the fault though, as the steering can jurk/snap at you, and brake you hand/arm if not holding it properly

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AskCy said:

Dear Fiat,

I was driving down a country lane when suddenly the car became possessed.. the wheel started to thrash about wildly, throwing me violently into the centre console and then the side window repeatedly... I've dislocated both thumbs, my left shoulder and bruised several ribs...this needs looking at urgently but not before the mother in law borrows it this weekend...



(Disclaimer-no mother in laws were hurt during the making of this post)

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