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So the effort required to steer to a minimum can be reduced, the so-called in cars for many years Power Steering installed. This actively supports the driver in steering. Tip: Has his own vehicle no servo? Then our contribution "Retrofitting speed-dependent steering assistance“When retrofitting. But what if there are problems? Shines If the indicator light comes on for about permanently, then the power steering either works not perfect, is only partially active or there is another problem. If this is the case, you can usually tell from the increased effort required to steer the vehicle. In the worst case, large vehicles can no longer be steered by hand by less powerful people when they are stationary.
glowing or flashing control lamp
We'll tell you in this article what causes result in a lighting or flashing power steering indicator light.
What does the power steering indicator light look like?
You can recognize the power steering indicator light because the indicator light shows a steering wheel and a warning exclamation mark. If this lamp is active, it either lights up yellow, Orange or red on. Depending on the problem, this can also be found in the Combination with the ESP or ABS indicator light light up.
Causes that lead to an active power steering indicator light:
In the case of an electrohydraulic or electromechanical power steering, the so-called Power steering control unit The various systems and components of the vehicle, such as the steering angle sensor or the steering gear, are permanently monitored. If the system detects an error or failure, the indicator light is activated and the driver is warned.
In addition to a broken one Steering angle sensor, a defective slip ring or a defective one Power steering pump, can also be a defective one Steering gear or a defective one Servo control unit be the cause of the problem. In addition, it can also happen that the starter battery Undervoltage or an electrical problem like a defective cable or defective fuse is present.
Can you continue to drive even though the power steering indicator light is active?
When the car starts, the power steering indicator light should come on briefly and then again ausgehen. If this is the case, the system will normally work correctly. However, if the indicator light continues to light up after starting or while driving, you must definitely drive to the workshop. Because if the system fails or is defective, it is much more difficult to steer the car and you may not be able to react as quickly as usual in dangerous situations. When you are in the repair shop, it will help identify the cause of the problem with vehicles OBD II connector (partly also at OBD I) first the Read out fault memory and then fixed the problem.
Will you get through the general inspection despite the power steering indicator light being on?
If the power steering indicator light lights up continuously, you have no chance of passing the general inspection.
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