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System Description

  1. SYSTEM FUNCTION 
    1. Progressive Power Steering (PPS) is a vehicle speed sensing type of power steering, which increases / decreases steering support in accordance with vehicle speed. The skid control ECU sends a control signal to the steering gear (PPS solenoid valve) based on a vehicle speed signal. As a result, the steering feels tighter when driving at high speeds.
  2. FUNCTION OF MAIN COMPONENTS 
    COMPONENT FUNCTION CHART

    Item Function
    Skid control ECU Skid control ECU receives vehicle speed signal from combination meter. It then sends signal to power steering solenoid valve.
    Power steering solenoid valve Power steering solenoid valve controls power steering fluid pressure after receiving signal from skid control ECU