Power steering problem on a fiat punto

[cheekychains 10]

hiya

the power steering has packed up on my sons x reg punto i know its electronic

but i have tried everything i can think of is there any one out there know how to fix the steering

plz help he cannot go out and driving me nuts sat about

Edited August 7, 2011 by cheekychains
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[sobi2uk 10]

My sister has a x reg punto too and shes soo far spent £2500 fixing in the last 4 months, they are prone with problems! her power steering went the other month and she took it to Autozone on ecclesfield road. The guy that owns it is called Baz, his number is 07501469433. He wont be open today so ur best ringing tomorrow.

[mr_arc 10]

Probably a problem with Vehicle Speed Sensor wiring (common fault on these). Check over at http://www.fiatforum.com/punto/ - if you can't find an answer, sign up and post some details, and someone will have seen the problem before and be able to advise.

 

Have you checked the basics, fuses etc? They'll be maxi fuse, probably near the battery.

[cheekychains 10]

been on fiat forum checked looked and gave everything a dose of wd still no joy and no scrap yards seem to b open today

[Hopman 46]

It sounds like the ECU that has failed. This is likely to be expensive (around £600 for a replacement).

People have driven Puntos without power steering, but it is difficult.

[DRIVE BRICK 10]

Puntos have a city button which activates a motor under the steering wheel. Its this motor what packs up, but its a pig of a job to replace.

[dutch 68]

Just fixed my girlfriends punto powersteering for £30. Just needed a new relayswitch.

I am pretty good with electronics dont think everybody could do it like that.

 

It is worth checking if soldering on the power assist motor is still in good condition good chance it is that and easy and cheap to fix before you spend a fortune.

 

I have seen punto steer assist motors where soldering has molted and disappeared in the heat.

Edited August 7, 2011 by dutch

[mr_arc 10]

Puntos have a city button which activates a motor under the steering wheel. Its this motor what packs up, but its a pig of a job to replace.

 

The button increases the assistance that the motor provides to the steering. The motor provides assistance all the time, which varies depending on the road speed.

[bracken 10]

Puntos have a city button which activates a motor under the steering wheel. Its this motor what packs up, but its a pig of a job to replace.

 

....common fault on all Puntos ! - usually caused by constant , or overuse of the City button! - Should only be used to aid parking with !!

[cheekychains 10]

all sorted it was the motor cost 80.00 and i fitted it my self well happy my lad can go out now and me and his mum can have some qt time lol x

[bracken 10]

all sorted it was the motor cost 80.00 and i fitted it my self well happy my lad can go out now and me and his mum can have some qt time lol x

 

....well done ! - but dont forget , with electric power steering it can go again anytime - be aware !

[Unregistered 10]

 

My sister has an X reg punto and so far she's spent £2500 fixing it in the last 4 months.

 

I would send her to Riverside Fiat.

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