Abstract: An electric circuit for use in an electric power assisted steering system comprises a motor having a plurality of phases and for each phase at least one stator coil wire that extends from the motor and terminates at a terminal end; a circuit board comprising at least one electrically conductive track supported at least partially by a carrier, the track being electrically connected to at least one drive stage switch; a connector comprising: a base part having a guide hole extending there through that in use is aligned with a corresponding through-hole in the track of the circuit board, a support arm that is connected to the base part and extends away from the base part and a connecting part that is supported by the support arm, the support arm being flexible to permit relative movement between the connecting part and the base part, and securing means for securely fixing the connector to the track of the printed circuit board.

Abstract: A housing for a vehicle electronic control unit. The housing comprises a mounting part and a removable cover which is removably attachable to the mounting part. Thus, the housing defines a chamber for the receipt of the vehicle electronic control unit. The removable cover includes an inner shell and an outer shell, the outer shell being formed of a rigid material and forming an external wall of the housing that provides a primary barrier for the prevention or limitation of water ingress into the chamber. The inner shell extends over substantially the entire inner extent of the outer shell and is constructed of a compliant material which, in the event of deformation or damage to the integrity of the outer shell, provides a secondary barrier for the prevention or limitation of water ingress into the chamber.

Abstract: An electric circuit for use in an electric power assisted steering system comprises a motor having a plurality of phases and for each phase at least one stator coil wire that extends from the motor and terminates at a terminal end; a circuit board comprising at least one electrically conductive track supported at least partially by a carrier, the track being electrically connected to at least one drive stage switch; a connector comprising: a base part having a guide hole extending there through that in use is aligned with a corresponding through-hole in the track of the circuit board, a support arm that is connected to the base part and extends away from the base part and a connecting part that is supported by the support arm, the support arm being flexible to permit relative movement between the connecting part and the base part, and securing means for securely fixing the connector to the track of the printed circuit board.