These power steering problems are quite common as well as easy to spot. If your maneuvers are complex to carry out or that the steering produces noise as soon as you turn, this is probably a malfunction of power steering. Before bringing your Fiat Grande Punto to an auto repairer, it is useful to understand where the malfunction comes from. […] 397. Points. 89. Oct 5, 2010. #2. Use the correct SAE power steeing fluid (as notified in the handbook). If the leak is at a mechanical joint it may be 'fixed' by careful tightening. If the hoses are damaged you will have to replace them as a 'unit' (complete rubber hose with the couplings on either end). FIAT Genuine Fluid Tank & Hoses of Power Steering for Fiat Grande Punto with 1.3 Multijet Diesel Engines. Quality: FIAT Genuine The Bravo is losing power steering fluid but when it does it keeps going back to the same point (just below the minimum mark). I know my aux belt and tensioners need replacing, could this have anything to do with it? I cant find any leaks on any of the pipes etc. Anyone had this before and got any suggestions? Cheers, Simon Renault Modus Electric Power Steering Column. A very common failing electric power steering column for the Renault Modus. This will cause the steering to become very heavy with 'steering fault, engine stop' displayed on the instrument display. Reading fault codes will reveal 'C1608 - ECU internal fault' or 'DF002 - Computer Internal Electrical' F. Hello, new member so go easy,, please. Bought a really nice 2010 Fiorino sx van and all good apart from power steering fluid very low. Can anyone please let me know if there’s an equivalent fluid i can use as want to top up this weekend. Thanks in advance. Learn how to fix minor power steering fluid leaks with these complete instructions for a 1997 Fiat Punto SX 1.1L 4 Cyl.. Correct power steering fluid levels help make your 1997 Fiat Punto SX 1.1L 4 Cyl. easier to turn Checking and adjusting the tension. Make sure the pulleys at each end of the belt are in line. Lay a straight-edge between the pulleys; both should be parallel with it. Pull the belt hard away from a straight-edge to measure deflection. To check the tension, lay a straight-edge along the outer edge of the belt. I'm Afraid this is quite a common problem. The torque postion sensors inside the unit become faulty thus making the steering not work. These can not be changed. A new steering shaft/unit is then required. Not cheap.. On The new mk3 Punto The steering unit is now modified. OP. There's a loud screeching noise coming when steering. If we refill the oil reservoir then it stops but then there's oil coming out on the top of the reservoir when steering and of course as the oil level goes down it gets louder and louder. s1aNf9.