Have an 06 1.2 with a bad steering fault, when turning the wheel the car starts steering for itself and when you let go whilst driving or even when stationary the car will spin the wheel half a turn to the left. sounds awful whilst doing it.

My thinking is that since I've found a bolt on the floor in the wheel well the electric steering motor has dropped a bolt allowing the motor to rotate or at least try and self align iself

Is this a common problem? Dont want to dismantle half the dash if someone can tell me that it is/ isnt that!!

Jordan

Nope, you've a torque sensor problem.

Needs a new upper column assembly.

bolt isn't related, but needs to go to dealership

This is the response I was hoping for - a known fault!

Thanks guys, does it need fiat diagnostic/repair on it or can my father do it? Hes the trader/mechanic who bought it. Is it a recall option or how much does it cost roughly any idea?

Jordan

T.E.D. Jordan said:

This is the response I was hoping for - a known fault!

Thanks guys, does it need fiat diagnostic/repair on it or can my father do it? Hes the trader/mechanic who bought it. Is it a recall option or how much does it cost roughly any idea?

Jordan

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If you've still got any warranty it'll be covered usually. It's not a recall.

While they aren't difficult to do, you really need the Fiat equipment to calibrate and proxi align the new unit.

.........and control unit needs callibrated

jinx.

D4nny8oy said:

If you've still got any warranty it'll be covered usually.

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wont have any left on a 06

D4nny8oy said:

jinx.

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Andy Monty said:

wont have any left on a 06

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aftermarket car cover

Andy Monty said:

wont have any left on a 06

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Not even if it was registered 31st August 2006?

Granted it's a rapidly closing window of opportunity!