Toyota Avensis power steering

Car: Toyota Avensis
Variant: diesel
Model Year: 2000
Categories: Steering, Suspension, Brakes, Wheels & Tyres
everyday when car is first started power steering does not kick in immediately. revving the the engine does not make any difference.after manoeuvring to get out of the drive power steering starts to work. this happens everyday.
Posted: Aug 29, 2010 (14 years ago)
check the power steering fluid level and top up if low
Posted Aug 29, 2010 (14 years ago)
Seems to be a common fault with EHPS ,

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Toyota Avensis electric power steering motor now failing.

BBA can supply a remanufactured unit with a 2 year warranty
Posted Aug 29, 2010 (14 years ago)
A long shot , but might be worth getting alternator output tested ,might be slow in kicking in .Two min job with meter .
Posted Aug 29, 2010 (14 years ago)

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