Power steering: Steering assistance system that reduces the amount of strength needed to turn the steering wheel.
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The assistance can be either hydraulic or electric. In the first type, there is a hydraulic pump that pumps oil and this oil acts on the steering box. In the second type, the assistance is performed by an electrical engine attached directly to the steering column.
My 2010 Mazda Tribute has developed a problem where the power steering will cut in and out, the heater will activate without the system being turned on, and the radio volume will randomly change. Any suggestions?