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MK2 ('00) Punto power steering issue.

  • 07-07-2016 7:48pm
    #1
    Killinator
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 3,506 ✭✭✭


    So my 00 punto has the power steering light on.
    Steering is now heavy, mostly just at slow speed.
    As many here may be aware the punto has electrical power steering.
    I've checked out a few of the possible reasons, it's got a new battery so that shouldn't be it.
    I've changed out the power steering motor to no avail.
    I've re soldered the old power steering motor to no avail.
    Anybody any ideas or know somewhere that could sort it.
    Based in limerick and portlaoise.
    Thanks


Comments

  • #2
    fancy pigeon
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 4,865 ✭✭✭fancy pigeon


    Bad alternator perhaps? They need a good supply of power to keep them happy


  • #3
    Killinator
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 3,506 ✭✭✭Killinator


    fancy pigeon wrote: »
    Bad alternator perhaps? They need a good supply of power to keep them happy

    They connectors for the battery terminals aren't the tightest, perhaps that's causing an issue

    EDIT: a quick check with the multimeter seems to show all is normal :/


  • #4
    winnie the schtink
    Registered Users Posts: 287 ✭✭winnie the schtink


    if you look thru ADVERTS.IE under car parts somebody is offering a repair service


  • #5
    Blahfool
    Registered Users Posts: 68 ✭✭Blahfool


    I'd say go and see if there's any codes to be read.
    If you get one for "torque position sensor" (IIRC) its game over. Had it happen to me. Needed the whole column replaced.


  • #6
    PukkaStukka
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,181 ✭✭✭PukkaStukka


    Go to a scrap yard and buy a replacement motor, or get your current motor repaired OP. That's usually all that's wrong with them.


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  • #7
    Killinator
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 3,506 ✭✭✭Killinator


    PukkaStukka wrote: »
    Go to a scrap yard and buy a replacement motor, or get your current motor repaired OP. That's usually all that's wrong with them.

    I've changed out the motor to no avail, and also resoldered the original one again to no avail.


  • #8
    PukkaStukka
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,181 ✭✭✭PukkaStukka


    Killinator wrote: »
    I've changed out the motor to no avail, and also resoldered the original one again to no avail.

    I'll come back later with fuses and relays to check. When you swapped out the motor, are all of the connections into the power steering ECU correctly inserted and pushed full home?


  • #9
    Killinator
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 3,506 ✭✭✭Killinator


    PukkaStukka wrote: »
    I'll come back later with fuses and relays to check. When you swapped out the motor, are all of the connections into the power steering ECU correctly inserted and pushed full home?

    They appeared to be yes


  • #10
    PukkaStukka
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,181 ✭✭✭PukkaStukka


    Sorry for the delay in replying.

    FUSE F5 (60 amp) in the engine bay fuse box protects the power steering circuit.

    If that is ok, confirm that the alternator is functioning.

    If you are sure that power and both motors are ok, then you may have an ECU fault. You can code read to confirm what fault(s) are detected. I think I have a power steering ECU for one of those punto's. If you're near me, you can have it. PM me to let me know.


  • #11
    Killinator
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 3,506 ✭✭✭Killinator


    PukkaStukka wrote: »
    Sorry for the delay in replying.

    FUSE F5 (60 amp) in the engine bay fuse box protects the power steering circuit.

    If that is ok, confirm that the alternator is functioning.

    If you are sure that power and both motors are ok, then you may have an ECU fault. You can code read to confirm what fault(s) are detected. I think I have a power steering ECU for one of those punto's. If you're near me, you can have it. PM me to let me know.

    Not need to apologise, your help is much appreciated!


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