Ford Ecosport: Power Steering / Description and Operation - Power Steering - Overview
Overview
The EPAS
system provides steering assist to the driver by replacing the
conventional, hydraulic pump system with an electric motor coupled to
the steering shaft. The system is controlled by the PSCM
which senses the steering effort using sensors mounted between the
steering column shaft and the steering gear. Steering assist is provided
in proportion to steering effort and vehicle speed.
System Operation
System Diagram
Item
Description
1
EPAS column
2
HS-CAN
3
EPAS motor
4
Steering shaft position sensor
5
Steering shaft torque sensor
6
PSCM
7
IPC
8
ABS module
9
PCM
Network Message Chart
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Other information:
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Normal Operation and Fault Conditions
The RCM uses information contained in messages from the GWM sent on the HS-CAN2 .
DTC Fault Trigger Conditions
DTC
Description
Fault Trigger Conditions
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