Alfa Giulietta Steering Column Fix: Motor Issue Alert

As someone with some experience working on similar Alfa models, I dealt with this exact electronic steering issue on my 2015 Alfa Giulia. The symptoms were identical, complete failure of the steering column adjustment with no response from controls. After initial diagnosis, it turned out to be a faulty wiring connection rather than the adjustment motor itself. The repair involved fixing a damaged cable and plug connection to the steering column control module. Total cost was 95 Euro including diagnostic work. The steering failure was resolved completely after repairing the connection and clearing the fault codes. No replacement parts were needed, which saved significant costs compared to replacing the entire adjustment mechanism. Before suggesting specific fixes for your Giulietta, it would help to know: Have you noticed any warning lights on the dash? Did the steering column adjustment stop working suddenly or gradually? Can you hear any clicking sounds when trying to adjust? Was there any recent work done near the steering column? These details would help determine if your steering issue matches what I experienced or if its potentially something different. Remember that electronic steering systems can be complex, so proper diagnosis is essential before replacing parts.

Just had my latest service at 116813 KM, and I can provide more details about my electronic steering issue. No warning lights appeared on the dash before the failure. The adjustment stopped working suddenly during normal use, one day it worked fine, the next day complete mechanical fault. No clicking sounds when using the controls, just completely dead. No recent work was done around the steering column area that could have caused this adjustment issue. Based on your experience, I will have it checked for wiring problems before replacing the motor. Makes sense to investigate the simpler and less expensive fix first. The electric steering in these Giuliettas seems generally reliable, so a basic connection problem sounds plausible.

Thanks for those additional details. The sudden failure of your steering column adjustment without warning signs does sound very similar to what I experienced with my Giulia. Having dealt with this steering issue firsthand, I can confirm that checking the wiring first is definitely the right approach. The total lack of response from the electric adjustment system, including no clicking sounds, strongly suggests an electrical connection problem rather than mechanical failure. In my case, the wiring fault was located where the cable harness connects to the column adjustment motor, a common weak point in these models. A key diagnostic check the technician should perform is testing voltage at the motor connection points. When my steering column adjustment failed, this test immediately revealed the connection issue, saving time and avoiding unnecessary parts replacement. Good call planning to investigate the wiring before jumping to motor replacement. If it does turn out to be a similar connection problem, the repair should be relatively straightforward and cost-effective like mine was. Just keep in mind that while the symptoms are very similar, electronic steering systems can sometimes present similar symptoms from different root causes. A proper diagnostic scan will confirm if your fault codes match what I encountered.

Thanks for the helpful information about testing the voltage at connection points. Just scheduled an appointment to have the steering column checked next week. The symptoms you described match mine exactly, especially the sudden complete failure without warning lights or sounds. This really points toward an electrical connection issue rather than a mechanical problem with the adjustment motor itself. Will make sure they focus on checking the wiring and connections first before replacing any major steering components. The car steering has been flawless otherwise, so it makes sense that this could be resolved with a straightforward electrical fix like in your case. If the diagnostic scan shows similar fault codes, hopefully the repair costs will be reasonable like your 95 Euro fix. Really appreciate you sharing your experience with such a similar electric adjustment failure. Will update once I know what exactly caused my steering column issue. Fingers crossed its just a wiring problem that can be sorted without replacing the whole mechanism.