Any vehicle of that age will have power steering so a few basic checks to start with ,the power steeering is powered by a pump which is belt driven so check all the drive belts are in good condition/not loose etc ,next check the power steering fluid level, there will be a small resovoir ,usually opaque, with a black screw off top, with pipes leading back to the pump, there will be min/max mark on side of this so make sure the fluid is in that range other than that you will have to take to a repair shop as other causes require expertise
SOURCE: Power steering light on and very heavy steering - 93 import
it definitely the pump. you can get a new one from any Toyota dealer or you can buy one at a auto parts store (Checker, Autozone, etc.). you may have to pull the pulley off the old pump and reuse it, if so then i would take it to a shop. if the new pump comes with a pulley installed on the pump then it should be pretty easy, probably take a couple hours.
SOURCE: eps light is on and steering is stiff
EPS is activated only when the driver steers the steering wheel, thus reducing energy loss compared with the hydraulics. Its modular design allows for easy assembly. EPS consists of motor, electronic control unit (ECU), torque sensor and steering gear.
Our unique control algorithm allows for improved handling.
Compact, light weight.
Capable of controlling motors from 25 to 80A.
Standardized column integrated or stand alone ECU.Basically its a electrically power steering to assist the driver to turn the steering wheel. Check the electronic control unit(ECU) for any short/burnout and the wiring should be pliable. If not then proper amount of current is not reaching the motor.
The light can light up if there a failure of the motor or any sensor is activated when this circuit has any problem.
Get i checked & repaired from their authorized Dealer and also get a service warranty for the part replaced as per norms out there.
However repair immediately otherwse you might find the steering wheel turning in haphazard manner or it could get locked while driving! .........................................sodeep
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SOURCE: i have a vauhall meriva 1.6 enjoy 2004 model.
vauxhall charge 47 pound to look at the car for you sounds like the steering rack but i cant be sure, i would take it to vauxhall cause a backstreet could get it wrong and it would cost you more
SOURCE: hi i have Hyundai Elantra 2007 its EPS light
Hello... This light indicates that you might have a problem with your Electronic Power Steering (EPS)...
Have a shop check it out...
SOURCE: the eps light comes on in my dashboard and the
First you have to check power steering fluid level, and if it's ok then you have to check power steering pump. If you have a EPS light on your dash, then you have to plug a ODBII diagnostic tool to read code and then interpret what the problem is.
This will solve the
problem or point you towards the cause of problem. Thank you for using fixya.
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