Technical Seicento Power Steering

[Wizla]

Having a problem with my power steering, at low revs the car pulls to the left but once up to 2k revs it seems to straighten up.

Not sure what the problem is and can be dangerous at times specially when braking.

can anyone shed some light !

 

[fingers99]

Doesn't sound like power steering issue to me.

Any strange noises?

Check tracking, tyres, front brakes for binding, CV joints, track rod ends, bottom ball joints.

 

[Wizla]

no nothing, i mean no strange noises just pulls left what i mean is if i accelarate slowly the actual steering wheel rotates anti clockwise without touching it ?? .... could it be the steering column ?

 

[AppleSei]

sounds like the tracking is out to me

 

[fingers99]

Yes, given no strange noises, that's the most likely. Make sure whoever does it centralises the rack.

 

[rallycinq]

Swap the fornt tyres side to side and see if the problem moves to the other side.

There is a possibility its the rack but follow the advice given and get the rest perfect first.

Cheers

SPD

 

[Wizla]

cheers gents will let you know, booked in to fiat this weekend !

 

[rallycinq]

cheers gents will let you know, booked in to fiat this weekend !

I hope your Fiat dealers are better than ours. I wouldn't trust a main dealer of any manufacturer to do tracking correctly. Even the huge Porsche centre locally sends their alignment work out.

Cheers

SPD

 

[Wizla]

would you suggest going to a local mechanic first ?

 

[rallycinq]

would you suggest going to a local mechanic first ?

Possibly, if there is one with the proper equipment.

Cheers

SPD

 

[Wizla]

cheers gents all is well, the tracking was out ! ... picked her up today and shes perfectly straight line !

 

[fingers99]

Much cheaper than a new power column!