Fiat Croma 1900D '05 Power Assisted Steering

[cartnig]

Can anyone help me?

The PAS on my car stopped working and the warning light came on. I took it into a local garage and the diagnostic check showed 'Can Bus Line' fault. The next day the fault light had gone off and PAS was working. I took it to the Fiat dealer and they say they can't really do anything unless the fault light comes on!

If I drive the car again and the PAS goes, there is a very real risk of an accident.

Has anyone had this problem before and how was it resolved?

 

[netvirus]

Can anyone help me?

The PAS on my car stopped working and the warning light came on. I took it into a local garage and the diagnostic check showed 'Can Bus Line' fault. The next day the fault light had gone off and PAS was working. I took it to the Fiat dealer and they say they can't really do anything unless the fault light comes on!

If I drive the car again and the PAS goes, there is a very real risk of an accident.

Has anyone had this problem before and how was it resolved?

I have the same problem it has gone on for a year now. didi u get this resolved

 

[rallycinq]

Its only the assistance that will switch off, so no chance of an accident.

These columns are voltage sensitive, how is your alternator output?

Cheers

D

 

[s130]

Most, not all, power steering problems are due to having both a good battery AND good alternator. The power steering consumes large amounts of current, often far greater than the alternator can deliver so a good battery energy reserve is very important. Thankfully general driving does not require steering wheel rocking 100% of the time. If it did then I think even a new battery and alternator probably would not be able to keep up with the demands.

 

[notorious]

There are three topics with Croma power steering questions and they should probably be merged together. I am going to post to all of them and leave it to the admin to merge.

2005 Croma 150 171000 km, new and excellent battery (exide premium +30%), alternator charging (always can tell as I installed voltmeter in the cabin). Upon morning start yesterday (it was cold -2 celsius), the steering wheel worked normally reversing out and when steering to the left, but there was a definite resistance to even a slighest turning to the right. It was very noticable and didn't seem to change with the speed of travel. After 30 min of driving it seemed to disappear. No warning lights and no recorded faults. Voltmeter was showing 13.9-14V at all times did not dip below 10V when starting. So I guess it is safe to say it's not electrical, PS pump, rack or intermittent gremlins??? It happened before a few times but only on the first right turn at the traffic light next to my house, never this prominent and prolonged. Any ideas?