Malibus' electric steering; good, bad or maybe?
videobruce
07-11-2007, 08:39 AM
I have been looking into this somewhat new "esteer" as Delphi calls it in the '04 and newer Malibus';
http://delphi.com/manufacturers/auto/other/steering/electric/eps/
What are the opinons of the owners here about this? I have seen more negitive responses in most of these so called 'expert reviews' because of the lack of feedback (road feel). Anyone have or know of anyone with problems and what do you think about the 'road feel'?
http://delphi.com/manufacturers/auto/other/steering/electric/eps/
What are the opinons of the owners here about this? I have seen more negitive responses in most of these so called 'expert reviews' because of the lack of feedback (road feel). Anyone have or know of anyone with problems and what do you think about the 'road feel'?
rodeo02
07-11-2007, 01:30 PM
I really like it on my Cobalt. No belt, no power steering pump, no power steering fluid, less under-hood clutter, etc. It's got a good feel to it as well IMO. The only drawback I could see, is it's a sealed unit. Probably grease filled. If that gease gets contaminated or breaks down you are SOL. My BIL has a 2004 Malibu Maxx with the electric power steering. No issues at all for them.
Joel
Joel
videobruce
07-17-2007, 06:42 AM
I agree. Less is better. Exactly where is the 'motor'?
stratford_boy
07-17-2007, 07:53 AM
simpler is better, however right now alot more money to fix. think you have to replace the rack to replace the motor.
videobruce
07-17-2007, 08:15 AM
I'm not sure where the motor is, according to that link I posted, it could be rack or collumn mounted though I believe it is above the rack as a separate unit.
rodeo02
07-17-2007, 11:19 AM
Bruce, you got it. The servo motor is actually mounted on the steering column. A separate component from the rack as far as I know. The motor should be up against the firewall.
Joel
Joel
videobruce
07-17-2007, 12:18 PM
What I was referring to it appeared to be just above the rack itself, not on the collumn. There is a round black device with an electrical cable connected that sits above and somewhat attached to the rack. I 'assumed' it was the motor.
rodeo02
07-30-2007, 01:15 PM
The drive motor and controls is up under the dash on my delta chassis. You can reach right up and feel the electric motor housing sticking out to the left. I assume it's the same on the Mali's.
Joel
Joel
wpbharry
07-31-2007, 07:27 AM
I've had my '04 Maxx for 3 years now and I like it just fine. To be honest, I barely noticed any diff compared to my prior '98 Mali.
I have no idea what the press' fuss was all about.
I have no idea what the press' fuss was all about.
videobruce
08-08-2007, 08:06 AM
Motor magazine had two articles on this. The motor is on the collumn under the dash.
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