EPS Steering

C&C called to say that the EPS steering stock has arrived.

What the hell is that?? And why need to replace?? :-)

You mean they called you? Is it a mass recall? Call back and ask them.

Have you logged a complaint regarding this with them or they just call you out of the blue?

Scary leh if there is some unknown fault in steering. But good if they actively recall for change.

I also interested to know why...

The turning radius of the Forte is wider and I realised I cannot make the same U-turn versus my EX previously although both the spec states that the turning radius is 5m.

i dun tink its replace...i remember somewhere theres a thread somewhere saying in korea theres a service bulletin where they will reflash the ECU to get rid of the problem where when u startup the car the EPS will lit up after that extinguish?my guess its dat problem...not sure though..so when u got the call?guess urs is a SX rite?

You mean the EPS is supposed to light up when we drive?

Backtrack a little bit....

Is EPS stands for Electronic Power Steering?

EPS not ECU wor?? :-)

I think its cos I complained about the knocking sound when I turn the steering. But the thing is, after servicing and telling them the problem, no more sound. :-)

I now worried that if I get it replaced, the sound might come back. :-(

Bros/sis, advise?? :-)

Daniel^Bigcow wrote:EPS not ECU wor?? :-)

I think its cos I complained about the knocking sound when I turn the steering. But the thing is, after servicing and telling them the problem, no more sound. :-)

I now worried that if I get it replaced, the sound might come back. :-(

Bros/sis, advise?? :-)

The sound would sure come back one la.. I already get them to service a few times, still the same result.. I doubt they can solve the problem without replacing any components.

Thats why now they ask me go get it replaced...... :-)

So the EPS is not supposed to light up isiz?

eps not suppose to lit up when u drive.. if it lit up mean u got no power steering... *experience tis first hand.. on a centre lane trying to filter for u turn.. :*( * call CnC abt it the CSO told me to inform during servicing... his forte also got same prob...

I kana a few times too. It lits up when I start my engine and I can't turn my steering wheel. Got to restart my engine and it goes off.

went for 1st servicing told them abt d eps fault.. turns out theres a fault on d steering column.. awaiting part for replacement..

Collecting my ride nx week, was told now all the new shipment of Fortes comes with Hydraulic and no more Motor driven steering. Mine too , my shipment was on 18 Nov.

Zonda S 4.1 wrote:Collecting my ride nx week, was told now all the new shipment of Fortes comes with Hydraulic and no more Motor driven steering. Mine too , my shipment was on 18 Nov.

For SX???

I thought they say Motor Driven Power Steering saved petrol blah blah blah.....

So any reason given why they are withdrawning it from the Fortes?

Due to the tendency of the Forte to veer left?

my SE told me because people find the steering too light, hence it becomes dangerous.

After too many complains, they decide to remove it.

joepele wrote:

Zonda S 4.1 wrote:Collecting my ride nx week, was told now all the new shipment of Fortes comes with Hydraulic and no more Motor driven steering. Mine too , my shipment was on 18 Nov.

For SX???

Yes, mine's SX . SE said got complain as mentioned above by gene steering too light.

or is it cost cutting????

I supposed they can't solve the veer left phenomenon as they kind of blame LTA for constructing roads that drained water from the centre island on the roads here.... haha.

Nah, Forte has to be the special one. Other cars obediently follow the rules and drives straight but we go one better. We keep left without effort when not overtaking.

kenneth wrote:or is it cost cutting????

just registered this morning, My 1.6 SX manual OMV now is $12871. maybe earlier batches are higher. anyone can confirm ? if so maybe really is cost cutting here and there to remain profitable.

Zonda S 4.1 wrote:

kenneth wrote:or is it cost cutting????

just registered this morning, My 1.6 SX manual OMV now is $12871. maybe earlier batches are higher. anyone can confirm ? if so maybe really is cost cutting here and there to remain profitable.

My one 1.6M SX was book on August. OMV $13,8xx

congrats on ur new ride zonda! wad other changes btwn ur batch and the older batch?

joA wrote:congrats on ur new ride zonda! wad other changes btwn ur batch and the older batch?

Haven't collect car yet, but seems like the central panel housing CD is now in black colour instead of silver . Will update when it comes.

I like the EPS, light steering when slow speed and heavy when fast. I think I know why some ppl complain... they are the type that weave in and out of traffic, cut ppl's lane like nobody's business... The steering does significantly jump in heaviness between 20+ km/h and 50km/h.

Zonda S 4.1 wrote:Collecting my ride nx week, was told now all the new shipment of Fortes comes with Hydraulic and no more Motor driven steering. Mine too , my shipment was on 18 Nov.

ohhh crap dnt tell me now its back to steering fluid... nvm.. gonna chk wif then when d part arrive.. btw gratz on ur new ride bro..

ace wrote:I supposed they can't solve the veer left phenomenon as they kind of blame LTA for constructing roads that drained water from the centre island on the roads here.... haha.

Nah, Forte has to be the special one. Other cars obediently follow the rules and drives straight but we go one better. We keep left without effort when not overtaking.

Dude, might be the late hour but i find your statement damn hilarious la, lol!!! Had the same issue and they corrected for me only for it to veer more left, only just rectified today.

liplip wrote:I like the EPS, light steering when slow speed and heavy when fast. I think I know why some ppl complain... they are the type that weave in and out of traffic, cut ppl's lane like nobody's business... The steering does significantly jump in heaviness between 20+ km/h and 50km/h.

YA .

when at NSHW speeding 120km/j steering auto become heavy .

no need start engine just ON key steering can play .

DON complain ooooo now 2.0 Civic , avente , Mazda3,Latio,using MDPS . no more belt ooo