Steering fault (amber)

Questions about the Steering fault (amber) symbol

What does the Steering fault (amber) symbol mean on Škoda cars?

Lit: power steering assistance has partly failed and may be reduced. Switch off, restart the engine and drive a few metres; if it stays on, seek a garage. Flashing with a message to move the wheel: the steering column lock has not released; move the wheel slightly back and forth, and if it stays locked, stop and seek a garage. Flashing with a lock-fault message (KESSY): continue carefully and seek a garage.

What does the Steering fault (amber) symbol mean on Peugeot cars?

Lights orange and steady when the power steering has a fault. Drive carefully at moderate speed, then have it checked by a dealer or qualified workshop.

What does the Steering fault (amber) symbol mean on Citroën cars?

Lit steadily: minor power steering failure. Drive carefully at moderate speed, then go to a workshop.

Does the Steering fault (amber) symbol mean the same on every appliance?

No. On Škoda cars it means: Power steering reduced / steering lock (amber). On Peugeot cars it means: Power steering fault. On Citroën cars it means: Power steering minor failure.

What does the Steering fault (amber) symbol look like?

Amber: Steering wheel outline, no exclamation mark. It is also called “EPS warning”, “power steering fault” and “steering lock”.

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