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Power Steering Problem with my Fiat Punto
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Power Steering Problem with my Fiat Punto
25 May 2008, 10:39 AM
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Geoff
Joined 25 May 2008
1 posts
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hi having the same problems with my sons punto do you have contact details for bba please
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Power Steering Problem with my Fiat Punto
25 May 2008, 10:46 AM
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dawes
Joined 27 Jun 2007
34 posts
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Geoff, go to Ebay and put in the search part fiat punto power steering - it will bring up BBA Remain.
If you buy off the auction it will owrk out slightly cheaper.
Also, PLEASE report this to BBC watchdog as they are investigating this.
I have had emails from them
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Power Steering Problem with my Fiat Punto
25 May 2008, 11:31 AM
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sue
Joined 10 Mar 2008
16 posts
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Hi Geoff, yes Dawes is correct, It does work out slightly cheaper with bidding on ebay, but as I wanted to get mine done a.s.a.p I just went direct to BBA Reman, just Googled the name and the site comes up, the phone number is there. Mine has been fine since, although it is quite a costly job. Here`s the number for your convenience.
Tel: 01773 535638
Opening Times:
Monday - Friday 9:00am-5:30pm Saturdays 10:00am-4:00pm
regards Sue
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Power Steering Problem with my Fiat Punto
25 May 2008, 4:50 PM
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aryaan
Joined 20 May 2008
3 posts
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hi mate i had my car checked by a mechanic and the problem was in the wire that connects the alternater to the battery i have got that changed it only cost a fiver and the steering is now back to normal and working fine i would have that checked because fiat told me i had to have a new power steering motor that would cost overv £500. thankyou
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Power Steering Problem with my Fiat Punto
3 June 2008, 8:46 PM
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sue
Joined 10 Mar 2008
16 posts
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Hi just a quick note, anyone who is thinking of buying a power steering motor, then fitting it themselves, beware, because it needs to go onto the compter after to set up. This I found out, after taking my car to the garage to have the accelerator motor cleaned out, as the revs kept on sticking,when the guy took it for a test run, he told me who ever put the power steering motor on, to keep hands off in future, as it was pulling to the left and driving bad, as it needed setting up on computer after job was done.
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Power Steering Problem with my Fiat Punto
3 June 2008, 9:21 PM
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anthony
Joined 1 Apr 2008
8 posts
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and how much did this cost u if you dont mind me asking
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Power Steering Problem with my Fiat Punto
4 June 2008, 6:04 PM
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sue
Joined 10 Mar 2008
16 posts
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Hi Anthony, I had the motor cleaned out and the computer set up, with a total price of £70.50. Told me it was around £60 have motor cleaned, so I submise he charged me a tenner to have it set up.
Sue
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Power Steering Problem with my Fiat Punto
8 June 2008, 9:53 AM
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dawes
Joined 27 Jun 2007
34 posts
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We have never had this problem.
We got the motor from BBA via Ebay, had a garage fit it and sorted - no computer involved...6 months now and still working great
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Power Steering Problem with my Fiat Punto
8 June 2008, 10:30 PM
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sue
Joined 10 Mar 2008
16 posts
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I too got my power steering motor from BBA reman,I neither had any problems, just when I took the car to the garage to have another problem sorted, (the garage specialises in Fiat), he asked if I had noticed that the car was pulling to the left and not a nice drive, which I had. He just said that when new electrical parts are sometimes put on, they need to go on to the computer after. Was just giving the advice I got Dawes, not to say everyone would have the same problem. The garage only charged me an extra £10, so i`m sure he was`nt just trying to rip me off, or the fee would have surely been more. Whatever he did the steering is loads better.
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Power Steering Problem with my Fiat Punto
10 June 2008, 4:30 PM
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QUOMAN
Joined 16 Mar 2006
513 posts
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i too can now supply reconditioned columns for the punto
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0208 315 8309
http://www.ecuclinic.com
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Power Steering Problem with my Fiat Punto
18 June 2008, 4:36 PM
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tasha
Joined 18 Jun 2008
1 posts
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i have had same problem with my car power steering went, fiat quoted 660,and i werent paying that cheapest i could get myne done fore is 490 even though theyve phoned me today to tell me its done but the power steering fail light still aint gone off for some reason,i dont wont to sell my car its a silver 1.2 sporting with abarth body kit and i fink there lovely looking cars,but since ive had myne my excaust has fell off,my motor went on my window wipers which fiat charged me over 100 quid to do that,fiat i fink theyare take the pi**,i never new these cars had this fault,and reading through all these msgs on her i cant believe they havent done somethink about it,i havent even had my car for a yr yet.
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Power Steering Problem with my Fiat Punto
6 July 2008, 2:39 PM
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dannyt
Joined 6 Jul 2008
1 posts
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hi harrison you left your post a while ago did u havene success with the steering?
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Power Steering Problem with my Fiat Punto
6 August 2008, 5:30 PM
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ni
Joined 6 Aug 2008
2 posts
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from the time i bought my 16v sporting punto i have kept my city button on whilsst i drive, nobody told me what this button was for apart from my partner who says its to lighter the driving, so i took his advice and used it.i wish i didnt though because i have had nothing but problemsand its costed me a fortune to fix, so i dont even wanna touch that button.
i then paid to hae it fixed then to find 2 1/2 months down the line i have the same problem, only i wasnt using the button and the button came on by itself the steering got hard and the button would not go off.
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Power Steering Problem with my Fiat Punto
14 August 2008, 8:12 AM
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jacquie
Joined 14 Aug 2008
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I have a punto that is seven years old, it also has the same problem for the second time in its life- first time it was still under warranty. The problem seems to be the electrc motor that drives the power steering, its very expensive to get it mended, in fact it will cost more than the cars worth- not good when you consider its age.
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Power Steering Problem with my Fiat Punto
15 August 2008, 4:40 PM
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Julian
Joined 8 Feb 2005
2451 posts
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Hi. Have a look on Ebay for a new steering assembly from a company called bba-reman Item number 150280428283 if there aren't any listed then go direct to their website
just google the company name, then get a local garage to fit the part for you it shouldn't cost more than £300.00 . A lot cheaper than Fiat
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Power Steering Problem with my Fiat Punto
16 August 2008, 8:57 AM
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jacquie
Joined 14 Aug 2008
2 posts
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cheers for that will check it out.
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Power Steering Problem with my Fiat Punto
16 August 2008, 9:46 AM
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pre-malaka
Joined 26 Nov 2007
15 posts
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I finally decided to get the steering done after months of it sbeing off and on. I live in Corfu Greece and its not so easy to get things done here.
Fiat wanted 1000euro.
Went to my local mechnic and he took it to an electrician.
Together they fixed the steering giving me a 2 year warranty for 250euro.
They replaced only the mechanical parts of the steering and put extra sensors, a method they found on the web. My car steering is a bit heavier than it was before but at least I have the city button if I need it, if anything the steering was very light anyway on the punto in the beginning. I'm quite happy with the result.
I'm sure if a small island like this can find the answer everyone should be able to.
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Power Steering Problem with my Fiat Punto
17 August 2008, 1:50 PM
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Dawn75
Joined 6 Feb 2007
1 posts
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I have a 2004 Punto my steering fails alot, switch the engine off and it resets like alot of you i have asked numerous people and nobody seemed to know why it happens. It doesn't have to be a cold day but it always when I turn left ! Just been out checked all the fuses which were abit loose sorted that out seems to be working OK for now shall see how it goes.... Maybe we should all contact Watchdog seeing as quite alot of people are having this problem ????
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Power Steering Problem with my Fiat Punto
20 August 2008, 8:27 PM
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kayla
Joined 20 Aug 2008
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Hi, I'm having the same issues with my V reg Fiat Punto... Wish I hadn't have got rid of my Corsa!!!!!!!! Although my Punto doesn't constantly have the problem, it happens regularly, especially if I drive over about 50mph or if I drive for more than 25 minutes consecutively. Does this sound more like I need to recharge the battery or that I need to replace the whole lot? I've looked at the parts you're recommending but don't want to spend unnecessarily, my student nurse bursary doesn't stretch this far!!!! Kayla
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Power Steering Problem with my Fiat Punto
22 August 2008, 9:35 AM
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pre-malaka
Joined 26 Nov 2007
15 posts
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find yourself a good auto electrician
preferable a younger one and the chances are he will fix it for you at the half of the price that fiat want
if you drive the car alot then it shouldn't be your battary unless its an old one (Have it tested)
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