Hi everyone,

I have a 2007 Fiat Grande Punto sporting, 1.4 16v. Sometimes when I start the car I will have no power steering, however if I just turn the car off and one it will work. It does not cut out at all while driving. Is this a steering column issue and a different electrical fault?

Hi @Cvllen, sorry you haven't had any replies, I've only just seen this thread myself.

I understand you've had a new alternator and new battery within the last couple of years?

Assuming the alternator and battery are still good (have they been tested?), other things that can cause problems for the electric power steering are:

• earth cable - remove the battery and tray, clean the earth cable connections on the car body and the engine block. Or replace with a new cable.
• battery draining - check for other electrical faults that could be causing a parasitic drain on your battery.

If you don't feel confident about doing these steps yourself, then a motor electrician (or any decent independent garage) can do this for you.

If all else fails, talk to Western Power Steering 01179 602906. At worst they can offer an exchange column at not too much expense.

Good luck