Trouble Shooting

A malfunction in the electronically controlled power steering system will usually result in (1) hard steering at idle or low-speed driving or (2) steering that is too sensitive during high speed driving. However, these problems do not necessarily indicate a malfunction in the electronic power steering system. Always check following items before trouble shooting the electronic power steering system.

• Tire pressure.
• Suspension and steering linkage lubrication.
• Front wheel alignment.
• Steering system and suspension ball joints.
• Bent steering column.
• Power steering system leakage.
• Power steering pump pressure.

If all of the above have been checked and found to be okay, the problem can probably be traced to the electronic power steering.