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06-06-2008, 09:00 PM
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My Car: Other Non-Hybrid Package: N/A Nominated 0 Times in 0 Posts TOTM Awards: 0 Friends: 0 |  Power Steering Failure and Li-ion Battery I read the "Click and Clack" column today (Fri 6 Jun) about a person with a 2004 Prius power steering failure. Their discription of it was a little scary. Has anyone heard of Toyota fixing the problem (electric rack and pinion?). I am waiting to buy a 2010 with the Li-ion batteries. Hopefully, Toyota will solve their problems and Li-ion will be ready in 2010. I have a 2003 4R which is a great vehicle except for mpg (15 and 20). I am trying to convince myself to sell it, but haven't as yet. I appreciate these forums for providing useful info. |
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06-06-2008, 11:27 PM
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My Car: 2004 Prius Package: Base Nominated 0 Times in 0 Posts TOTM Awards: 0 Friends: 11 | Re: Power Steering Failure and Li-ion Battery Yep, your right, only electric power steering ever fails. Power Steering failure... - United Bimmer Community - BMW Forum Dreaded Power Steering Failure  - MINI2 - MINI Forum2005 Altima power steering failure? - Yahoo!7 Answers Long-Term Road Tests - 2008 Buick Enclave CX: Power Steering Failure 2.0 TDCi engine/power steering problems. - Mombu the Ford Forum WikiAnswers - Causes of intermittent power steering failure John's blog from Sydney, Australia.: Power Steering Failure Need I go on? Electric power steering uses a few simple every day components like electric motor, switches, torsion bar, battery and relays so one would expect failure to be rare compared to a system with hydraulic pumps valves hoses, actuators, torsion bars, belts, reservoirs, radiators and seals. I can only guess people have more confidence in the hydraulic system because it's tried and tested while the electric steering has only been around since the mid 90s in Toyota MR2 and Japanese domestic Toyota Crowns.
__________________  All the warranty I need. And for thrills ->  Still averaging 4.4L/100km across town 2004 silver base model Prius Shark fin, genuine mudflaps, colour matched side mouldings, rear bumper scuff guard, sheepskin seats, BT Plate. I love it! Last edited by patsparks; 06-06-2008 at 11:29 PM. Reason: Need I go on? |
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