(T) help, power steering

squidgelee · 08-09-2014

Hi I am new here.

I have had my punto evo gp for nearly 2 years now, not been a bad car however today when stoped at traffic lights the power steering went off however when I turned off the engine and restarted it the power steering came back on and was working fine.

has anyone had any problem like this before and if so what is going on?

many thanks
lee

Thunderbug · 08-09-2014

I'll love to have my power steering fail as the APE's feels too light.

Brian1612 · 10-09-2014

Is it by not the stop/start kicking in? Obvs the power steering goes when the engine cuts out when stationary... and I feel the steering is very nice and weighty in sport mode thunderbug, lots of feel!

jw4821 · 10-09-2014

Originally Posted by Brian1612

Is it by not the stop/start kicking in? Obvs the power steering goes when the engine cuts out when stationary... and I feel the steering is very nice and weighty in sport mode thunderbug, lots of feel!

Although mines not an Abarth Punto Evo, my steering works as normal when the S/S kicks in.

Brian1612 · 10-09-2014

I could be wrong buti believe my last two fiat punto evos did the same, the engine isn't running to power the power steering pump so the steering goes very heavy until you put the clutch down.

jw4821 · 10-09-2014

There is no power steering pump though, it's EPS

But i've just tried mine with the S/S active, and the wheel moves just fine.

tom555tom · 12-09-2014

Originally Posted by Brian1612

I could be wrong buti believe my last two fiat punto evos did the same, the engine isn't running to power the power steering pump so the steering goes very heavy until you put the clutch down.

This is incorrect. The steering is power by electric motors. it should still work as standard with the SS activated. however i have had mine go heavy once before, its usually just a small fault and will restart after turning it iff and on. if it does continue it needs fault checking as a number of things can cause it.

Most Easterly Pandas · 12-09-2014

Originally Posted by tom555tom

This is incorrect. The steering is power by electric motors. it should still work as standard with the SS activated. however i have had mine go heavy once before, its usually just a small fault and will restart after turning it iff and on. if it does continue it needs fault checking as a number of things can cause it.

Often a failing battery can cause EPS issues, but then again if this were the cause then its unlikely that SS would still be kicking in properly.

Brian1612 · 12-09-2014

Checked it out myself, I am wrong. Was mixed up with my abarth and my dads SQ5 which when the s/s kicks in the steering goes on that. The Abarths steering does continue to stay light.

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jw4821 Get Your Own Title Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: Wakefield Posts: 108 Thanks: 5 Trader Rating: 0	Re: help, power steering Originally Posted by Brian1612 Is it by not the stop/start kicking in? Obvs the power steering goes when the engine cuts out when stationary... and I feel the steering is very nice and weighty in sport mode thunderbug, lots of feel! Although mines not an Abarth Punto Evo, my steering works as normal when the S/S kicks in. __________________ Punto Evo 1.4 GP, 2010, 77PS, 3 Door - Crossover Black
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jw4821 Get Your Own Title Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: Wakefield Posts: 108 Thanks: 5 Trader Rating: 0	Re: help, power steering There is no power steering pump though, it's EPS But i've just tried mine with the S/S active, and the wheel moves just fine. Most Easterly Pandas liked this post __________________ Punto Evo 1.4 GP, 2010, 77PS, 3 Door - Crossover Black
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Most Easterly Pandas Speed Reader of the Year! Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Norwich, Norfolk Posts: 39,314 Thanks: 1231 Trader Rating: 2	Re: help, power steering Originally Posted by tom555tom This is incorrect. The steering is power by electric motors. it should still work as standard with the SS activated. however i have had mine go heavy once before, its usually just a small fault and will restart after turning it iff and on. if it does continue it needs fault checking as a number of things can cause it. Often a failing battery can cause EPS issues, but then again if this were the cause then its unlikely that SS would still be kicking in properly. varesecrazy liked this post __________________ Most Easterly Panda's - Panda'ing in East Anglia Stockest of mk2 Panda Parts, PM for any parts requests 1993 Classic Panda Selecta, 1989 Panda 750L, 2015 Kia Soul EV, 2009 Panda Eleganza & 2005 Panda Climbing 4x4 (LPG)
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