Technical Punto MK2 power steering

[Richardt1]

Hi guys,

Bought a 2001 Punto for my daughter to learn in 6 weeks ago & like many others the power steering has failed, heavy steering with warning light on. The more I read the more confused I'm getting, no mechanic as you can tell. I've tried recharging the battery as this had gone flat and checked the fuse. Just need some good advice as to getting her back on the road asap without costing a fortune. If I was to buy a reconditioned unit with guarantee would this be the fix or would I need to take it into a main dealer first to get a fault code.
I'd be grateful for any not too technical help.

 

[NBRNAY]

You'd get more help posting in the punto section lol.

A reconditioned or second hand steering column is needed to fix the problem can be £50 - £250. Beware of buying a second hand one as these sometimes don't work. A recon one is more expensive but usually has a guarantee.

a novice should be able to swap the steering column over in about 3 hours, pro prob takes an hour. using the haynes manual, its isn't as difficult as it seems

a brand new column will need calibrating but usually the second hand ones don't

hope this helps, nathan

 

[Richardt1]

You'd get more help posting in the punto section lol.

A reconditioned or second hand steering column is needed to fix the problem can be £50 - £250. Beware of buying a second hand one as these sometimes don't work. A recon one is more expensive but usually has a guarantee.

a novice should be able to swap the steering column over in about 3 hours, pro prob takes an hour. using the haynes manual, its isn't as difficult as it seems

a brand new column will need calibrating but usually the second hand ones don't

hope this helps, nathan

Thanks Nathan,
Thats what I needed to know,

 

[T14086]

1) there is a sequence for tightening column mounting bolts
2) column should be callibrated wether new/used

 

[Richardt1]

Hi guys,
I've fitted a re-con unit power steering light is now off, got another problem though, the airbag warning light is staying on. Any ideas?, also what are the chances of thbe airbag firing prematurely.

 

[T14086]

If light is on IT WILL NOT WORK...need to go to Fiat garage to get it reset/repaired.

 

[mcjacko1987]

1) there is a sequence for tightening column mounting bolts
2) column should be callibrated wether new/used

iv baught a second hand unit waiting to be deliverd. been quoted £60 to fit but got a haynes manual and thinking of fitting myself. looks easy but just a lot of messing about.
wat is the callibrated? how do i do it?
also you mention a sequence for tightening column mounting bolts? i havent seen this in the haynes manual. so is this important? cheers, jack

 

[Peter Pick-Up]

Are you trying to put a Punto powersteering in a Palio...???
I'm afraid it wil not fit at all....!!!!

 

[mcjacko1987]

my bad i got directed to this page off google lol. i should have checked where abouts it was on the forum. my appologies:bang:

 

[mcjacko1987]

mind you the op has asked about a punto so no wonder i didnt read where on the forum i was posting my reply question to.

 

[dejikamson]

ok im in the same problem as u, the steering has given away, now i have ordered a recon one off the internet for 210 pounds, however the mechanic thinks its such a big job and is demanding 180pounds, i feel like a fool now...what option do i have?, can i fix it myself without knowing F all about cars, or anyone know around what price i really should be looking at

 

[mcjacko1987]

ok im in the same problem as u, the steering has given away, now i have ordered a recon one off the internet for 210 pounds, however the mechanic thinks its such a big job and is demanding 180pounds, i feel like a fool now...what option do i have?, can i fix it myself without knowing F all about cars, or anyone know around what price i really should be looking at

i got quoted £60 to get it fitted. however im going to do it myself. got a haynes manual and when i first looked at it i was like wtf looks well hard. but looking at it properly it looks quite easy. just looks harder because in the manual it says like remove airbag as described in section 12. then remove steering wheel section 10. remove....... section .......
just a lot of going back threw diffrent sections and then going to others. that wat makes it look tricky.
youd be better off getting a haynes manual.
plus £180 is a rip off so try other garages also. its not a big big job, just a lot of messing about and fiddling.