[ausev] Electric P/S Pump?

[Sarah & Erik]

As far as the energy use goes I'm pretty sure there is a somewhat or
completely OTS motor controller that decreases the power to the power
steering pump under conditions when you need less steering assistance.
Someone else may know more about it though.

Erik

On 2/27/07, Lisa Korf <lkorf at yahoo.com> wrote:
> If you enter 1994 or 1995 Toyota MR2 on whatever sites
> you are using that ask for year make and model, you
> should be able to find one easily.  They run about
> $150 refurbished, cheaper if you can salvage a good
> one.
>
> Lisa
>
> --- rah at h-consulting.com wrote:
>
> > I need some helping find an electric power steering
> > (P/S) pump.
> >
> > On AustinEV's recommendation DriveEV.com used a
> > salvaged MR2 p/s pump.
> > I thought to just order one.  Unfortunately, it is
> > nearly impossible to
> > order auto parts by the part type!  Everything
> > expects you to start
> > with the Make, Year, and Model.  I could use a Prius
> > p/s pump (also
> > electric) except that it does not look like they
> > sell them in the after
> > market.
> >
> > Do anyone have a suggestion about where to find an
> > electric p/s pump?
> >
> > Note: I realized that adding in a p/s pump will
> > decrease my range b/c
> > it runs constantly.  I believe that it is an
> > important addition so my
> > wife can drive the RAVolt.
> >
> > Rob
> > RAVolt.com & EV Album 995
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