Update & 2nd Update issue; Steering LockUp WHILE going 70mph

[Smylinacha]

Anything from China will break sooner than later.

Better keep an eye on the Chinese valve stems that hold air in the Chinese made tires that are mounted on the cast aluminum rims that also come from China. It is a known fact that inferior rubber had been used in valve stems from China that has been responsible for sudden tire deflation and roll overs among automobiles.:yikes:

 

[SSG Bean]

Anything from China will break sooner than later.

Anything from anywhere will break sooner or later.

 

[Smylinacha]

Breaks quicker from China NEVER shop at the $1 store - most everything is from China and the toothpaste has lead in it and will kill you.

 

[lightman02]

I don't remeber where I saw it but somewhere there was information on the company that made the power steering unit. However I'm not so sure from what I have been reading that the power steering unit itself is to blame in most cases. It could very wll be a sensor issue or system loosing it's calibration. The power steering unit only knows where the wheel is based on the sensor data, if the data is incorrect the steering unit doesn't know where the wheel is or which way you are turning and would act erratically. Also I don't think the power steering system shuts down even after 30mph. It seems a system like this always monitors the steering, it just doesn't start assisting again unit you get the the threshold speed but its always active just in different states. If your remember how bad the TPS sensor messed with people, a tiny little thing made it seem like there was seriouse issues when it was just one tiny device. I could be wrong but this is my theory however I never had any steering issue yet, and if I did I would pull the DPS fuse and still ride till I can get to the dealer.

 

[Zerocool]

It's my understanding, after speaking w/a knowledgeable source, that the power steering disengages above 60 mph. Stands to reason that at higher speeds a tighter steering response would be desirable for safety reasons.

If that's true, the DPS shouldn't be an issue at high rates of speed; unless, there's a mechanical (or software) component malfunctioning.

Supposing the power steering is disengaged, is it possible that irregular tire wear, loose suspension, etc. may be contributing to the erratic turns? :dontknow:

 

[lightman02]

It's my understanding, after speaking w/a knowledgeable source, that the power steering disengages above 60 mph. Stands to reason that at higher speeds a tighter steering response would be desirable for safety reasons.

If that's true, the DPS shouldn't be an issue at high rates of speed; unless, there's a mechanical (or software) component malfunctioning.

Supposing the power steering is disengaged, is it possible that irregular tire wear, loose suspension, etc. may be contributing to the erratic turns? :dontknow:

Disengages doesn't mean power off. Im pretty sure all the eletronics are still active and monitor so it can kick in when the speed drops to the threshold. It's the same thing as in cars, when you start it up all systems turn on and do a selfcheck, no system turnes off while driving and then back on again, they are all active some are in a monitor state such as cruise control when your not using it, the circuit is still on just in stand by state till you push the button.

 

[Zerocool]

Disengages doesn't mean power off. Im pretty sure all the eletronics are still active and monitor so it can kick in when the speed drops to the threshold. It's the same thing as in cars, when you start it up all systems turn on and do a selfcheck, no system turnes off while driving and then back on again, they are all active some are in a monitor state such as cruise control when your not using it, the circuit is still on just in stand by state till you push the button.

Not sure what your point is here (no offense.) I didn't say, nor imply, the DPS powers off.

I agree with your statement that the electronics continue to monitor, and it does re-engage once the speed drops below the threshold.

 

[Spydr in KS]

the toothpaste has lead in it and will kill you.

:hun::dontknow: Let's stick to the facts

 

[bjt]

:hun::dontknow: Let's stick to the facts

Lead in consumer's products article.

 

[Spydr in KS]

Lead in consumer's products article.

OK, actually it was diethylene glycol but I stand corrected. That'll teach me to Google before posting!