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Originally Posted by woode
... power steering went out. However, it wasn't as if I was driving the car without power steering - it was much more difficult. It took all my strength just to get the car to turn enough to not slam into the guard rails in the turn...
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Sounds terrifying.
I can think of one scenario that sort of fits the description.
IF the power steering is based on a stepper motor, and the motor is still under power but not receiving commands to rotate, the steering wheel would be extremely hard to move, since the driver would have to fight the stepper motor.
I'm not saying this is the case. I rather hope it's not, because it would seem to be a very stupid way to design power steering.
Anyone got any input on how electric power steering works in general, and on our cars in particular?