General Seicento steering

[Naomi123]

I have a Seicento sporting V reg. went for the MOT today and failed misserably. The steering is really light on the left but right is stiff. Garage said i need new steering rack/ collum or it might be electonic, if its electronic they can reset it or something.
How much do these normally cost and how will i tell if its electronic.
Help!!

 

[AppleSei]

Which model of sei is it?

The PAS is electronic on these, they dont use fluid like other companies, you can see the PAS box through the vent in the bonnet

 

[Naomi123]

1.1 sporting. 1999

 

[AppleSei]

yep it is definately electronic PAS

never heard of having the codes read for a steering problem though.

 

[fingers99]

I'm not so sure it has the power steering: could be either. Sure sign is a little steering wheel light on the dash.

Could be a simple motor or wiring fault if it is. (There are two motors.)

If not, could be a seized suspension top mount or bottom ball joint or track rod end.

 

[randomizered]

you can see the PAS box through the vent in the bonnet

The PAS ecu is in the footwell behind the carpet. The motor is under the dash. Only thing in the bay is the fuse but thats behind the battery

 

[AppleSei]

its got the steering wheel logo on it

 

[fingers99]

Wouldn't ot have been easier to say "I know the car, it has power steering"?

Betcha it's wiring or one of the motors.

 

[cojones]

Take the steering wheel fuse off, go for the MOT and pass it if it was only that; fix it afterwards