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Yaris Hilton · 07-14-2009, 02:37 PM

There is no "electronic steering" on a Yaris. The steering wheel is connected directly to the wheels mechanically as on any car. It has electric power steering assist instead of a hydraulically pumped power steering unit. That's all. It helps you turn the wheels at low speed, as when parking. It is speed sensitive and cuts off at road driving speeds. Gives more road feel and precision of control than traditional power steering. There's no way a DBW throttle can hurl you into a curb, either. Gracelessly popping a clutch is of course another matter.

talnlnky · 07-14-2009, 03:19 PM

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Originally Posted by Yaris Hilton

There is no "electronic steering" on a Yaris. The steering wheel is connected directly to the wheels mechanically as on any car. It has electric power steering assist instead of a hydraulically pumped power steering unit. That's all. It helps you turn the wheels at low speed, as when parking. It is speed sensitive and cuts off at road driving speeds. Gives more road feel and precision of control than traditional power steering. There's no way a DBW throttle can hurl you into a curb, either. Gracelessly popping a clutch is of course another matter.

yeah... the 5sp doesn't even have the DBW issue at all... there is however a learning curve that goes with the clutch. It seems to drop rpms pretty quickly... thus non-experienced drivers may hit the gas really quick.

b_hickman11 · 07-14-2009, 03:41 PM

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Originally Posted by Yaris Hilton

There is no "electronic steering" on a Yaris. The steering wheel is connected directly to the wheels mechanically as on any car. It has electric power steering assist instead of a hydraulically pumped power steering unit. That's all. It helps you turn the wheels at low speed, as when parking. It is speed sensitive and cuts off at road driving speeds. Gives more road feel and precision of control than traditional power steering. There's no way a DBW throttle can hurl you into a curb, either. Gracelessly popping a clutch is of course another matter.

You must have been riding in the car with him to know sooo much about his accident.

Henry G. · 07-14-2009, 10:07 PM

Right axle seal went out on mine at 25k under warranty. I asked if they would change the tranaxle fluid as I had 2 qts of Redline MT-90 ready to go. He didnt know and couldnt find out for some reason. Got the car back, drained the tranny fluid sure enough golden clear liquid. What a waste. I swear the service advisors know nothing about these cars. Anyway the synthetic oil made a BIG difference it goes into 1st now easily rolling to a stop and reverse does not grind. Off topic but it reminded me so I mentioned it.
And yes runing up curbs I imagine ruins oil pans you were lucky they replaced it for free. Stay away from curbs. Curbs and electronic steering are the devils work.

07-14-2009, 02:37 PM	#1
Yaris Hilton Half a Bubble Off Plumb Drives: 2009 Yaris Sedan Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Bristol, Tennessee, USA Posts: 1,593	There is no "electronic steering" on a Yaris. The steering wheel is connected directly to the wheels mechanically as on any car. It has electric power steering assist instead of a hydraulically pumped power steering unit. That's all. It helps you turn the wheels at low speed, as when parking. It is speed sensitive and cuts off at road driving speeds. Gives more road feel and precision of control than traditional power steering. There's no way a DBW throttle can hurl you into a curb, either. Gracelessly popping a clutch is of course another matter.

07-14-2009, 10:07 PM	#4
Henry G. Drives: 2008 Yaris HB Join Date: May 2009 Location: So Cal. Posts: 100	Right axle seal went out on mine at 25k under warranty. I asked if they would change the tranaxle fluid as I had 2 qts of Redline MT-90 ready to go. He didnt know and couldnt find out for some reason. Got the car back, drained the tranny fluid sure enough golden clear liquid. What a waste. I swear the service advisors know nothing about these cars. Anyway the synthetic oil made a BIG difference it goes into 1st now easily rolling to a stop and reverse does not grind. Off topic but it reminded me so I mentioned it. And yes runing up curbs I imagine ruins oil pans you were lucky they replaced it for free. Stay away from curbs. Curbs and electronic steering are the devils work.