Hello,
I have a low miles 2005 Fiat Panda, which unfortunately has developed a problem...
From cold, it will start and drive fine. After say 7-10 mins of driving, the steering feels funny, it feels like it goes a little heavy one way, then light the other. A red steering warning light will come the dash. This also goes off after a little while.
I called the AA, who ran a diagnostic and it came up with the following:
Patrol found the following fault code/s:System : Chassis/steering - B2K / Power steering 1.1.1C1002 - Steering wheel angle sensor. Error Message : Faulty.C1006 - Control unit. Error Message : Initialisation faulty.light appearing on dash relates to steering angle sensor which causes issue with the motor. suspect angle sensor incorporated into motor.
I have done some research and it looks like this is a common problem with this car, steering angel sensor or steering column. I have sourced a second hand steering column but my mechanic says the steering angle sensor isn't incorporated in the column that I have purchased. I have a feeling he doesn't know what he is doing, so I would rather get some expert help!
Can anyone advise me as to the best course of action, or does anyone know or recommend someone whose reasonable?
Thanks
I have a low miles 2005 Fiat Panda, which unfortunately has developed a problem...
From cold, it will start and drive fine. After say 7-10 mins of driving, the steering feels funny, it feels like it goes a little heavy one way, then light the other. A red steering warning light will come the dash. This also goes off after a little while.
I called the AA, who ran a diagnostic and it came up with the following:
Patrol found the following fault code/s:System : Chassis/steering - B2K / Power steering 1.1.1C1002 - Steering wheel angle sensor. Error Message : Faulty.C1006 - Control unit. Error Message : Initialisation faulty.light appearing on dash relates to steering angle sensor which causes issue with the motor. suspect angle sensor incorporated into motor.
I have done some research and it looks like this is a common problem with this car, steering angel sensor or steering column. I have sourced a second hand steering column but my mechanic says the steering angle sensor isn't incorporated in the column that I have purchased. I have a feeling he doesn't know what he is doing, so I would rather get some expert help!
Can anyone advise me as to the best course of action, or does anyone know or recommend someone whose reasonable?
Thanks