Steering fault

[STewpid]

Was checking the vehicle health screen today and steering fault showed up. I haven't noticed any problems with steering. In fact this little FIST rides like it's on rails. It's going to the dealer on Monday with a little under 5K on the clock. Anybody ever hear of "steering fault"?

 

[FatGuyInALittleCar]

Very likely an OBD code logged because of voltage or bad information from a sensor. The dealer will be able to say whether it was a one-timer or if it is constantly faulting. Probably nothing but may be something.

 

[coler12331]

My car came from the dealership with a steering fault. Car was built in December and bought in June. The steering fault was dated in February, possibly due to dead battery is my guess.

 

[Quisp]

My steering went totally manual after a tune download. Re loaded and was fine . Never triggered a code.

 

[boombots]

I had my power steering go out after I reflashed to stock from stage 1. It had the traction light on, and I certainly had no power steering. If you didn't notice anything I wouldn't worry.

 

[STewpid]

Went to dealer today. The "steering fault" turned out to be a nothingburger. I was really surprised that they went over the car with a fine tooth comb. They cleared the code and had no clue where it may have come from. They never mentioned any thing about a time/date stamp. They road tested it (about ten miles worth) putting it thru some local twisties to try to provoke a new code. Didn't happen. They put it on a lift and made sure the front suspension and steering gear were on spec and then they gave it back. They don't sell a lot of FISTs or FOSTs but had not heard of this situation before.They went thru quite a bit of effort for me and my little blue $hitbox at no charge so I am a satisfied customer.