fuel consumption ACURA NSX 1991 Service Repair Manual

Electrical Power Steering (EPS)

Outline

The NSX/NSX-T uses an electric motor-driven power steering, which possesses the characteristics best suited for a mid-

engine automobile. This system is a power-assisted steering device, with a motor inside the steering gearbox driven by

the EPS control unit. Its distinctive features are described below:

• Minimized loss of engine horsepower and decreased fuel consumption.

• A linear steering feel and the reduction of kickback.

• The system is compact and lightweight because it requires no complicated hydraulic piping, etc.

ALTERNATOR

TRANSMISSION

CONTROL MODULE (TCM)

EPS CONTROL UNIT

VEHICLE

SPEED SENSOR

PULSE UNIT (MT)

BATTERY

STEERING GEARBOX
STEERING WHEEL

STEERING

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System Description

Electrical Power Steering (EPS)

Outline

The NSX uses an electric motor-driven power steering, which possesses the characteristics best suited for a mid engine

automobile. This system is a power-assisted steering device, with a motor inside the steering gearbox driven by the EPS

control unit and power unit. Its distinctive features are described below:

ALTERNATOR

VEHICLE

SPEED SENSOR
STEERING WHEEL

EPS CONTROL UNIT

POWER UNIT

BATTERY

STEERING GEARBOX
STEERING

COLUMN
Minimized loss of engine horsepower and decreased fuel consumption.

A linear steering feel and the reduction of kickback.

The system is compact and lightweight because it requires no complicated hydraulic piping, etc.ProCarManuals.com