"jim beam" <nospam@example.net> wrote in message news:i9mdnX4dmswuEc3eRVn-pQ@speakeasy.net...

> but it's just pump speed, right? electronic could differentiate as to
> whether the vehicle is moving, but a pump speed system won't and will
> reduce assist when he's gunning the motor.

I you mean a pump speed system that cuts power to the electric
pump when driver presses on the gas, I'd never heard of this one, not
to mention a sloppy steering at 70-mph with the gas pedal released.
The 2002 Civic Si steering rack has electric power steering assist, so
the stock engine has no power steering pump. You might have to ask
the OP what his LX has.

Direct electric steering uses an electric motor attached to the steering
rack. A microprocessor controls steering that include inputs from
vehicle speed and steering, wheel torque, angular position and turning
rate. The throttle position doesn't play a role.