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Why does the steering of the Fiat Punto become stiff with the battery light on?
Years 2005-2018

Answer

In Fiat Puntos with electronic power steering, the steering wheel becomes stiff when the battery warning light comes on because the battery does not have enough charge to guarantee correct operation of the power steering. Replacing the battery solved the problem by itself.
Posted on: 12 December 2022 by ScegliAuto

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