Q: EPS light came on

asked by on October 07, 2016

After I changed a flexible coupling in the motor of the power steering, two week later the light EPS came on all the time with the Chk Eng. The Chk Eng light after 2 day turn off but the EPS light still on. If a take out the battery and put it back the engine start with the rpm going up and down, but if i turn off and on again the rpm keep a regular position. The wheels after i turn off the engine still light to move like when the car is on, Could be the power steering pressure switch

My car has 58000 miles.
My car has an automatic transmission.

Warning Light is on Inspection $94.99 - $114.99 Get a Quote

There is a problem with the logic which turns on the EPS dash light for your Forte, which is addressed with Kia Technical Service Bulletin TSB-10044130-2564. Check with your Kia dealer service center for this software update per this TSB. The new logic should eliminate "false positive" EPS light occurrences. They can also check the PS pressure switch at the same time. If you’d like a second opinion on this, consider YourMechanic, as one of our mobile technicians can come diagnose the warning light firsthand and suggest what to do from there. Best of luck.

The statements expressed above are only for informational purposes and should be independently verified. Please see our terms of service for more details

Get an instant quote for your car

Our certified mechanics come to you ・Backed by 12-month, 12,000-mile guarantee・Fair and transparent pricing


Experienced Mechanic?

Earn up to $70/hr

What others are asking

How do I use the trip timer?
The trip timer allows you to keep track of how long you have been driving for. When reset, the trip timer will run anytime the car is running, and pause whenever the car is stopped. That way, you can measure...
Window stuck
These are two problems that will probably need to be addressed separately. The window being stuck may be caused by a bad regulator or motor, or even a switch. If the interior door handle is not opening the door, there...
Using the MAF cleaner for cleaning the throttle body
Yes, you can use a MAF cleaner on a throttle body, but you cannot use throttle body cleaner on a MAF. The MAFs are very particular. If you use the wrong kind of cleaner on the MAF sensor and it...
New front tires and aligned, but tires are different sizes
I would have the tire size double checked as a 60 series tire will generally be taller if the profile number does not change. The tire light is probably due to a failed tire monitoring system initialization which should have...
I'm trying to find out what is wrong with my car
Based on the symptoms you described it seems as if your fan clutch (https://www.yourmechanic.com/services/fan-clutch-replacement) or water pump (https://www.yourmechanic.com/services/water-pump-replacement) may be having an issue. I would recommend having your cooling system pressure tested by a qualified professional to determine the exact...
The car I'm interested in buying has an engine knock
Engine knock by definition means the combustion taking place is mistimed or improperly detonated (https://www.yourmechanic.com/services/engine-is-misfiring-inspection). More technically it means the explosion(s) has taken place partially or completely outside of the "envelope" (or area in the cylinder that is designed to...
im getting error codes P0121, P0700, P1516, P2135 when scanned on my 2007 chevy equinox. Randomly loosing engine power due to sta
Let me start with the fault codes. P0121 - Throttle Position Sensor Circuit (https://www.yourmechanic.com/services/throttle-position-sensor-replacement). P0700 - Transmission Control System Malfunction. P1516 - Throttle Actuator Control (https://www.yourmechanic.com/services/throttle-kicker-actuator-replacement). P2135 - Throttle Position Sensor Circuit. The fact that there is only 1 transmission...
My 96 Ford Taurus alternator and battery tested good but battery won't stay charged
Hello. If the alternator is testing good then you probably have a failure in the control circuit for the alternator. This can be a fuse, wiring or it can be the computer. I usually need to test the circuit with...

Related articles

P0167 OBD-II trouble CodeO2 Sensor Heater Circuit Malfunction (Bank 2, Sensor 3)
P0167 P0167 code definition O2 Sensor Heater Circuit Malfunction (Bank 2, Sensor 3) What P0167 code means Many oxygen sensors are heated now in order to bring them to operating temperature more quickly. If any of the wiring in the...
P0289 OBD-II Trouble Code: Cylinder 10 Injector Circuit High
P0289 P0289 code definition The DTC P0289 code indicates that the number 10 cylinder is experiencing an above average amount of current at the fuel injector. What the P0289 code means Code P0289 means that the fuel injector circuit for...
P0724 OBD-II Trouble Code: Torque Converter/Brake Switch B Circuit High
P0724 code mean there is a fault in the brake switch "B" circuit often due too a faulty brake switch or poor connections.