When I start my '07 Elantra, a light for "EPS" flashes on the lower right
side of the dash. I can't find anything about it in the Owner's Manual.
Anybody know what EPS is? Thanks.

 

Electronic power steering.

I'm guessing you haven't attempted checking your fluids yet. If you nose
around the engine compartment, you'll see that you have no power steering
pump. Your power assist is achieved through an electric motor attached to
the steering column.

I think the idea is a no-brainer and don't see why more cars haven't gone
to this. Not only are there fewer parts, but most of the issues with
reliability (belt, leaks) have been eliminated.

 

Thanks! I've only had the car since November. I've figured out where the
oil, wiper fluid and coolant tanks are, but that's about it.

"hyundaitech" <notpublic@not.public.com> wrote in message
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> Electronic power steering.
>
> I'm guessing you haven't attempted checking your fluids yet. If you nose
> around the engine compartment, you'll see that you have no power steering
> pump. Your power assist is achieved through an electric motor attached to
> the steering column.
>
> I think the idea is a no-brainer and don't see why more cars haven't gone
> to this. Not only are there fewer parts, but most of the issues with
> reliability (belt, leaks) have been eliminated.
>

 

hyundaitech wrote:
> Electronic power steering.
>
> I'm guessing you haven't attempted checking your fluids yet. If you nose
> around the engine compartment, you'll see that you have no power steering
> pump. Your power assist is achieved through an electric motor attached to
> the steering column.
>
> I think the idea is a no-brainer and don't see why more cars haven't gone
> to this. Not only are there fewer parts, but most of the issues with
> reliability (belt, leaks) have been eliminated.

It also increases fuel mileage, since there's no parasitic power
steering pump.

 

> Electronic power steering.
>
> I'm guessing you haven't attempted checking your fluids yet. If you
> nose
> around the engine compartment, you'll see that you have no power
> steering
> pump. Your power assist is achieved through an electric motor attached
> to
> the steering column.
>
> I think the idea is a no-brainer and don't see why more cars haven't
> gone
> to this. Not only are there fewer parts, but most of the issues with
> reliability (belt, leaks) have been eliminated.
>
> It also increases fuel mileage, since there's no parasitic power
> steering pump.
I have replaced the steering coloum in my 07 elantra once already due
to the electronic power steering going out completely. I replaced it
with a used coloum. It worked fine for 2 weeks and the eps light came
back on again. The dealer says the problem is in the control module
that is attached to the coloum. the module is not serviceable. They
can't reprogram the module. They can't replace the module. They can
replace the coloum with a new one at a very high price. They cant find
any reason why the power steering keeps having trouble. At this point
the steering works ok. The light is just a reminder of what may happen
again. I bought this car wrecked and repaired it. My wife drove it 18
months trouble free. There is no warranty because it had a previous
salvage title. No more eps for me, give me pumps and belts.


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