wozza89 Posted September 30, 2009 Share Posted September 30, 2009 Hi, Picked up my car monday, ford fiesta 59 plate. Noticed a light on the dash, with a steering wheel and an explanation mark! next to it, apparently looking in the book this means that there is a powered steering malfunction and it should feel heavy to steer, although it seems fine to me! Got any idea's? It's lit up on 2nd ignition, but stays on when other lights go out, although goes out on turning the engine on... Thanks 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
benj1 Posted September 30, 2009 Share Posted September 30, 2009 If the light goes off when the ignition is turned on and you can steer the wheel fine, maybe theres not a problem? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wozza89 Posted September 30, 2009 Author Share Posted September 30, 2009 If the light goes off when the ignition is turned on and you can steer the wheel fine, maybe theres not a problem? Maybe, but i'd rather get it checked if it shouldn't be there Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
T55 Posted September 30, 2009 Share Posted September 30, 2009 Mine also goes out after the engine has started. I expect it is so there is not an unnecessary current demand on the battery when the engine is not running. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
irononreverse Posted September 30, 2009 Share Posted September 30, 2009 Does the light simply not mean that the steering is still immobilised until the engine is on? If it goes off once the car is started then I don't think there is any problem. I'll have a look at what mine does. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
meddyliol Posted September 30, 2009 Share Posted September 30, 2009 Does the light simply not mean that the steering is still immobilised until the engine is on? If it goes off once the car is started then I don't think there is any problem.I'll have a look at what mine does. I think you are correct. Mine stays on until the engine starts so it might be a current saving device as the power steering is by electric and not hydraulic. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NathanS Posted September 30, 2009 Share Posted September 30, 2009 Mine is exactly the same, power steering light stays on until engine is started. Does this not make sense as power steering will not be active until you've started the engine? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wozza89 Posted September 30, 2009 Author Share Posted September 30, 2009 Mine is exactly the same, power steering light stays on until engine is started. Does this not make sense as power steering will not be active until you've started the engine? Thanks, looks like this is normal then. After reading the manual over and over, there is only a fault IF the light stays on when the engine is running. :) Glad this is cleared up! :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ken68 Posted June 8, 2019 Share Posted June 8, 2019 Hi I just got a 59 plate fiesta for my son I noticed its on with just the ignition on and wondered ? but it went out after starting the engine , so I can relax ,great help thank you cheers Ken Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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