
{"id":17846,"date":"2026-01-23T12:27:09","date_gmt":"2026-01-23T11:27:09","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/depros.it\/the-main-causes-of-electric-steering-failure\/"},"modified":"2026-04-27T14:48:28","modified_gmt":"2026-04-27T12:48:28","slug":"the-main-causes-of-electric-steering-failure","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/depros.it\/en\/the-main-causes-of-electric-steering-failure\/","title":{"rendered":"The main causes of electric steering failure"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>[et_pb_section fb_built=&#8221;1&#8243; admin_label=&#8221;Sezione&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.17.4&#8243; custom_margin=&#8221;|||&#8221; custom_padding=&#8221;0px||0px|&#8221; da_disable_devices=&#8221;off|off|off&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; da_is_popup=&#8221;off&#8221; da_exit_intent=&#8221;off&#8221; da_has_close=&#8221;on&#8221; da_alt_close=&#8221;off&#8221; da_dark_close=&#8221;off&#8221; da_not_modal=&#8221;on&#8221; da_is_singular=&#8221;off&#8221; da_with_loader=&#8221;off&#8221; da_has_shadow=&#8221;on&#8221;][et_pb_row admin_label=&#8221;Row&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.17.6&#8243; background_size=&#8221;initial&#8221; background_position=&#8221;top_left&#8221; background_repeat=&#8221;repeat&#8221; custom_padding=&#8221;||0px|||&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_column type=&#8221;4_4&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.16&#8243; custom_padding=&#8221;|||&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; custom_padding__hover=&#8221;|||&#8221;][et_pb_text admin_label=&#8221;Testo&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.6&#8243; hover_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; text_font=&#8221;Poppins|300|||||||&#8221; sticky_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243;]<\/p>\n<p>In recent years, technological advances in the automotive industry have led to a gradual shift from <em>mechanical systems<\/em> <strong>to increasingly electronic solutions<\/strong>. This shift has improved comfort and driving precision, but has also made diagnosis and repair more complex. <\/p>\n<p>A significant example is the <strong>Electro-guide,<\/strong> which, compared to traditional mechanical or power steering boxes, integrates a mechanical component with an electronic system consisting of a control unit and electric motor, ensuring more efficient and precise power steering.<\/p>\n<p>Due to its hybrid nature, the causes of power steering failure can be classified into two main categories: <strong>mechanical and electronic issues<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text admin_label=&#8221;Testo&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.6&#8243; header_font=&#8221;|600|||||||&#8221; header_text_color=&#8221;#444444&#8243; background_color=&#8221;RGBA(255,255,255,0)&#8221; custom_padding=&#8221;||2px|||&#8221; hover_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243; global_colors_info=&#8221;{%22gcid-0a9de6b2-9d03-4c1e-b803-fd4d902afdf4%22:%91%22text_text_color%22%93}&#8221; sticky_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243; text_font=&#8221;Poppins|800|||||||&#8221; text_text_color=&#8221;gcid-0a9de6b2-9d03-4c1e-b803-fd4d902afdf4&#8243; text_font_size=&#8221;30px&#8221; custom_margin=&#8221;||-1px|||&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p>Mechanical Failures<\/p>\n<p><o:p><\/o:p><\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text admin_label=&#8221;Testo&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.6&#8243; hover_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; sticky_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243; text_font=&#8221;Poppins|300|||||||&#8221; custom_margin=&#8221;||30px|||&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p>Mechanical anomalies are often related to <strong>the wear of internal components<\/strong>. Among the most common are <strong>deterioration of the bushings<\/strong> on the rack rod, which can generate <em>abnormal noise<\/em>, especially when driving on rough roads. <\/p>\n<p>Other common causes include:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Oxidation <\/strong>of the rack rod;<\/li>\n<li><strong>Worn <\/strong>rack teeth;<\/li>\n<li><strong>Abnormal play<\/strong> due to worn components.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>These conditions, if not detected promptly, can compromise the proper functioning of the steering and the safety of the vehicle.<\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text admin_label=&#8221;Testo&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.6&#8243; header_font=&#8221;|600|||||||&#8221; header_text_color=&#8221;#444444&#8243; background_color=&#8221;RGBA(255,255,255,0)&#8221; custom_padding=&#8221;||2px|||&#8221; hover_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243; global_colors_info=&#8221;{%22gcid-0a9de6b2-9d03-4c1e-b803-fd4d902afdf4%22:%91%22text_text_color%22%93}&#8221; sticky_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243; text_font=&#8221;Poppins|800|||||||&#8221; text_text_color=&#8221;gcid-0a9de6b2-9d03-4c1e-b803-fd4d902afdf4&#8243; text_font_size=&#8221;30px&#8221; custom_margin=&#8221;||-2px|||&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p>Electronic failures<\/p>\n<p><o:p><\/o:p><\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row admin_label=&#8221;Row&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.17.6&#8243; background_size=&#8221;initial&#8221; background_position=&#8221;top_left&#8221; background_repeat=&#8221;repeat&#8221; custom_padding=&#8221;||0px|||&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_column type=&#8221;4_4&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.16&#8243; custom_padding=&#8221;|||&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; custom_padding__hover=&#8221;|||&#8221;][et_pb_text admin_label=&#8221;Testo&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.6&#8243; hover_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; sticky_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243; custom_margin=&#8221;-29px|||||&#8221; text_font=&#8221;Poppins|300|||||||&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p>Electronic problems are generally more complex to diagnose and resolve. They may be caused by: <\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Wear <\/strong>of internal electronic components;<\/li>\n<li><strong>Water <\/strong>or moisture infiltration;<\/li>\n<li>ECU <strong>malfunctions<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>In these cases, in addition to repairing or replacing the component, an electronic system configuration by a dealer is often necessary. This is a crucial step for restoring proper functionality and requires appropriate equipment and specific skills. <\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.6&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221;][et_pb_column _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.6&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; type=&#8221;4_4&#8243;][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.6&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; text_font=&#8221;Poppins|800|||||||&#8221; text_font_size=&#8221;30px&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{%22gcid-0a9de6b2-9d03-4c1e-b803-fd4d902afdf4%22:%91%22text_text_color%22%93}&#8221; text_text_color=&#8221;gcid-0a9de6b2-9d03-4c1e-b803-fd4d902afdf4&#8243; hover_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243; sticky_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243;]<\/p>\n<p>The importance of professional diagnosis<\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.6&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; custom_padding=&#8221;2px||12px|||&#8221;][et_pb_column _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.6&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; type=&#8221;4_4&#8243;][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.6&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; text_font=&#8221;Poppins|300|||||||&#8221; hover_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243; sticky_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243;]<\/p>\n<p>Correctly identifying the cause of the fault is crucial to ensuring <strong>effective <\/strong>and <strong>long-lasting<\/strong> repairs. For this reason, it is essential to rely on <strong>qualified professionals equipped<\/strong> with advanced equipment and up-to-date know-how. <\/p>\n<p>A professional approach allows you to not only <strong>solve <\/strong>the problem, but also <strong>prevent <\/strong>any future malfunctions, ensuring <em>optimal <\/em>performance and driving <em>safety<\/em>.<\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][\/et_pb_section]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>In recent years, technological advances in the automotive industry have led to a gradual shift from mechanical systems to increasingly electronic solutions. This shift has improved comfort and driving precision, but has also made diagnosis and repair more complex. 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