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Old 02-19-2015, 10:53 PM   #45
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Originally Posted by Tomking View Post
This car has a electric power steering unlike other cars using oil pump power steering. When the electric motor died you are actually working against the power steering motor that why it is much harder to turn however it is not impossible.

When you are experiencing this situation at high speed on the freeway for the first time (without knowing there is problem) you will know how frighten that is..
Wuh? The electric motor doesn't have that much force in it, although I do agree it would be scary for someone in the first occurrence. But I'm usually that **** that plays the game with my friends like whether or not I can make it through the entire neighborhood with the engine off and still get in the driveway......
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