"Justbob30" <NoThank@you.com> wrote in
news:sY-dnRVP3Oqv7cranZ2dnUVZ_gqdnZ2d@comcast.com:

> 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
>
>

it would not be "drive by WIRE" then.
for "drive by WIRE",the steering commands come through the wiring,not
through any mechanical linkage.

And by top posting,you destroy any logical continuity of the thread.

--
Jim Yanik
jyanik
at
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