took it up road to shop like a slug to drive. came out of shop ,started it up and power steering was back on ?? weird or what ??
2007-02-05 21:59:34 · 11 answers · asked by Anonymous in Cars & Transportation ➔ Car Makes ➔ Fiat
The Punto (from the introduction of the second-generation model in 1999) has used electric-power-assisted steering (EPAS).
It does not have any fluid in the system - ignore any responses suggesting you check the fluid level, as they don't apply to the Punto.
The system is electronically controlled (with two modes, a lighter mode for parking accessed by the "city" button on the centre console, and a normal mode). All electronic systems have their off-days, and occasionally need to be re-booted to work properly. This seems to have happened to your steering. If it happens again, look for a loose connection, corrosion of wiring and/or electrical connections, or a bad earth connection around the steering system. I think the EPAS unit is mounted where the steering column meets the rack, at the lower rear of the engine bay.
2007-02-05 23:43:19 · answer #1 · answered by Neil 7 · 4⤊ 1⤋
I'm with minimetro.
I sold my Fiat Punto for £0 back in August. I danced in the street as the guy drove it away.
The only thing worse than a Fiat is a Mini Metro, of course. I used to carshare with a Mini Metro owner over a 50 mile commute. I have never been so regularly terrified.
You could try wiggling the relays - might be a bad connection.
2007-02-05 22:09:06 · answer #2 · answered by wild_eep 6 · 3⤊ 1⤋
I got told from my mechanic that if he found out i bought a punto he was gonna slap me! Sounds like your steering fluid is low but i would get this checked out coz it could be dangerous
2007-02-05 22:20:02 · answer #3 · answered by stacie_yst 3 · 1⤊ 3⤋
Check the transmission fluid level under bonnet for power steering....you may need to top it up.
2007-02-05 22:02:12 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 3⤋
Low steering fluid, or a leak in the system ?.
2007-02-05 22:11:56 · answer #5 · answered by Richard 6 · 0⤊ 2⤋
sorry, get a new car, why drive a fiat in the first place!
F: Fix
I: IT
A: Again
T: Tomorrow
2007-02-05 22:08:17 · answer #6 · answered by Irish Girl 4 · 4⤊ 2⤋
FIAT - once bitten, twice shy.
2007-02-05 22:13:22 · answer #7 · answered by edwardD 2 · 1⤊ 1⤋
That's a Fiat for you.
2007-02-05 22:02:43 · answer #8 · answered by mini metro 6 · 4⤊ 0⤋
check the fluid
2007-02-05 22:02:06 · answer #9 · answered by Snot Me 6 · 1⤊ 1⤋
NO POWER STREERING MAKES YOU LOOK BUFF
2007-02-05 22:08:50 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 1⤋