Justbob30 wrote:
> 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
> news:Xns99FDCE265B989jyanikkuanet@64.209.0.84...
>> "Andy" <blueflame1965@hotmail.com> wrote in
>> news:09OdndWeBLxH2MranZ2dnUVZ8uqdnZ2d@pipex.net:
>>
>>> 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
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>
>> 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.
>>
>> --
>> Jim Yanik
>> jyanik
>> at
>> kua.net
>

yes, electrically controlled power steering. that's not drive by wire.