Technical streering wheel problems

[metalben]

hey guys i'm having few problems, its only ever so often but my steering jams completely. i have to turn the car on and off to reset it, im sure i've seen something online about it, but i cant seem to find it.
is it serious?

cheer ben

 

[aurick86]

First you need to tell us if it's jamming or if it's just not providing any servo assistance.
Second, get someone with a version of MES/FES to read the steering column error codes.

I'm under the impression you have problems with the electric servo steering.

 

[keat63]

Of course it's serious.

For your own safety and the safety of other road users, you need to get this looked at.
This could just be a simple matter of the battery on it's way out, but still needs to be identified and cured.

 

[metalben]

its jamming the steering wont turn at all, the steering wheel light comes on too but it only happens when im going slow and turn my wheel quickly,

i've had a test put through but when i turn the car on and off the warning light is gone,

is there any way i can check the battery

ben

 

[varesecrazy]

i've had a test put through but when i turn the car on and off the warning light is gone,

is there any way i can check the battery

ben

Hi Ben, and welcome to FF,


I don't understand the 1st bit..,


FES / MES,
will read the fault codes generated by the steering's own ECU..,

the Battery is the most common failure,


then poor connections,


the actual steering itself is fairly tough ; - )


A volt meter is a good way of checking the basics,


with the engine off ; battery should read AT LEAST 12 Volts,


start engine - with engine idling it should read 14V + on the battery terminals,

turn engine OFF, and it should read @ 13.2V , slowly dropping back to 12V as a minimum,

let us know what you find,


Charlie

 

[portland_bill]

AND!
Like an echo on here, update your location, so anyone nearby with FES/MES might be able to assist.

And have a read of this thread:https://www.fiatforum.com/western-power-steering/342273-grande-punto-power-steering-problems.html

 

[metalben]

hey guys sorry i haven't replied, been working over the weekend
ill have to see if my cousin has a FES/MES

ill have a look over the tread as well

Thanks