FIAT Panda - Electrically assisted power steering failure

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Mon 27 Apr 2015 16:39
FIAT Panda - Electrically assisted power steering failure - Nette

I have a 2005 Fiat Panda, the problem is that the power steering keeps going of which show's as a red light on the dashboard. When I turn the engine off and restart the car it cures the problem. This has happened intermittently. I have read on some forums that this is a common fault in Fiat Pandas and maybe there has been a recall. Is it still safe to drive the car although the stearing is heavy without the power steering on?

Please advise

Annette

Edited by Nette on 27/04/2015 at 16:54

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Mon 27 Apr 2015 17:37
FIAT Panda - Electrically assisted power steering failure - skidpan

To find if there has been a recall and your car was missed (probably because it has not been serviced in the Fiat network) you need to visit a Fiat dealer.

Personally I would not have any illusions its going to be a free fix since the car is 10 years old.

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