Actually, as I understand it, there is an electric pump to reduce the load
on the engine, there is still a mechanical connection between the front
wheels & steering wheel.....I could be wrong.

"Jim Yanik" <jyanik@abuse.gov> wrote in message
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> "Andy" <blueflame1965@hotmail.com> wrote in
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>> Can you tell me what "Drive by Wire" is please, on new honda accord
>> 2.2i-CTDi, thanks.
>>
>> Haven't heard of that, cheers.
>>
>> AE
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>
> the steering is actuated by an electric motor that is controlled by a
> servo
> actuator loop at the wheel. They're trying to eliminate the power steering
> pump and reduce load on the engine.
>
> IMO,not a good idea;if something glitches or fails,it WILL kill you.
> There's a reason FlyByWire F-16s got the nickname "Yard Dart".
>
> On an F-16,F-15,F/A-18,you gain a lot of maneuverability,something
> important for fighter jets,but totally unnecessary for an auto.
>
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