Hey all. I was in my Punto today and the steering seemed a little stiffer than usual. As in it seemed to take a little more effort to turn the wheel. My dad is convinced that there is some fluid resevoir under the bonnet but I dont think there is Any way I can check this?
Location Wexford. Dec 13, 2018 #2 Technical 2001 Fiat Punto mk2 electric power steering communication. KiwiFiatWgtn; Nov 24, 2023; Replies 0 Views 165. Nov 24, 2023.
Please, any advice ??? I have a mk 2 punto 1.8. When driving today the Steering Warning Light came on and the steering became heavy. I switched the engine off and back on, the light went out but when i tried to drive the steering wheel made a "juddering" sound/feel when turning. After a
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The power steering packed up just before Christmas and then miraculously cured itself after a day or so. I read through lots and lots of stuff and the concensus was that the steeing unit was on its way out and so the weekend before last I put a repalcement on; a used unit but with a 6 month guarantee from a very reputable Fiat used spares.
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