steering

  1. B

    Steering Angle Sensor Calibration (but I don't have a G85)

    I had to disconnect the battery the other day and when i reconnected it i had the steering angle sensor error light on the dash which i was expecting. But a couple of seconds later I got a stability warning on the center display and my abs and esp lights came on, so i cleared all the error codes...
  2. O

    Audi A3 New Steering Wheel

    Hello and sorry of this question was already asked. I have an Audi A3 2.0 TDI 134kW S-tronic from 2014 and it has a normal steering wheel with the big round airbag and no paddle shifters. I have found a steering wheel which has been installed as standard in A1, S1, A6 and A7 cars of the same...
  3. Yogibear84

    Stiff steering, servotronic issue?

    Hi guys, so probably around a year ago my power steering went stiff all of a sudden. Not completely gone, just very heavy. No shuddering or noises or anything, no leaks or anything obvious with the pump or rack. I’m convinced it’s the servotronic solenoid however my mechanic doesn’t agree as...
  4. S

    2.0 TDI A1 Pulling left.

    Hey all. I recently acquired an A1 2013 / 2.0 TDI 140bhp version (only had it a few weeks) and it seems to slowly drift to the left should I take my hand off the wheel. This seems.. abnormal? I've never experienced this with any other car before. It does not stop me driving the car, I feel in...
  5. M

    What are all these faults??

    Hi, My car had thrown up all sorts of codes and i’m struggling to find fixes for them. Theres no power to the steering wheel at all no lights buttons dont work at however the horn does. Also inone of the 12v cigarette lighter ports have any power have tried to change the fuses and had no...
  6. A

    Steering Noise on Roundabouts (S3 8V PFL)

    Hi, Been getting this tapping noise on roundabouts, especially coarse surface ones, the last few months and now the tapping noise is more pronounced and can be made by wiggling the steering wheel. At near full lock the steering makes a groaning noise when I slowly move it back to the centre -...
  7. R

    For Sale FS: New power steering pump V6 30valve A4 A6 A8 and turbo

    For the 2.4 2.8 2.7t and maybe others from B5 C5 chassis. Its new never been fitted. New around £450. https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/373199714763 Ideal for refreshing your late 90s soon to be classic.
  8. T

    Wrong Steering Wheel for DIS

    Hello, I did search the forums for a similar case but couldn't find anything! I've come to realise that I have the wrong steering wheel for my 2016 S3. The steering wheel I have fitted is for a virtual cockpits (view button instead of menu) and the wiper stick also does not have buttons to...
  9. T

    Audi A5 2012 steering assist problem postion sensor for motor signal implausible

    Hi guys thanks in advanced. so around me we have got some high water and roads are flooded and my power steering has started to play up so i got the car in the workshop and pulled all the plugs on the bottom or the rack and air lined them out and sprayed some water displacemnt water was present...
  10. J

    Power steering judder/ vibration when turning

    Please can anybody give me any suggestions at what to try next, it's looking like a money pit! My A4 steering is juddering/ vibrating when turning, like its straining turning or like if there is trapped air in the system and need bleeding. I have done the lock to lock bleeding procedure over...
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    Problem with steering and quattro

    Hi, I recently bought a 2002 S3 with an AMK engine. The problem I have is that the steering wheel is hard to turn, does not return to centre by itself, and when on full lock the wheels occasionally lock up. I have only driven the car on/off the driveway. I have bought a second hand steering...
  12. Widg

    A3 8P Cruise Control problematic retrofit.

    Hi, Fitted cruise control to my car yesterday using the superb "how to" by Avus and Sijones, and coded it in but will not work no matter what I try. Hoping one of you knowledgable geniuses can spot what I have done wrong. The car is TDI SPORT 8P A5 Mk2 2004 with three prong steering wheel...
  13. J

    S3 - Security!

    Hi all, Picking up an S3 Faceflift 3 door hatch on Friday. Its got the advanced key. Im a bit worried about how secure these are and what I can do to help reduce the chance of it going walkabout! Ive looked through the forums and can anyone give me some advice on what to do. Im going to...
  14. M

    Steering rack replacement?

    Hi all, im new to to the site. Im just wondering if anybody here has ever changed a steering rack on an 8v or has any information about it. My steering rack needs replacing due to it being cracked. I was told that i cant replace it with any steering rack that will fit because extensive...
  15. D

    Juddering steering after power steering pressure pipe failure

    Good Evening All, I'm sure this topic has been done to death, and thus far google has shown this is a common problem.... So, to start from the beginning of my woes. During a 3 point turn, I lost all power steering as the hydraulic fitting on the end of the pressure pipe from the power steering...
  16. A

    Help Please dynamic steering question

    Hi.. greeting from Indonesia Im new to this form this is my first post, but I found it awesome, I have a question, and I had search this forum but find no answer yet, I have an A4 B8.5 Non MMI with drive select option, it has 3 option 1. Comfort (it soften the damper, slow throttle response, and...
  17. Ben Harper

    Steering fault, please stop the vehicle.

    1500 miles on the clock. Car won't start just comes up with message above. 1.4 tfsi sline saloon. Disappointed with the breakdown. First one I've had for about 20 years! I've been lucky I suppose. Audi tech on way in less that 45 minutes they've promised which isn't half bad I suppose. Will...
  18. FinleyG

    18 plate collision! :(

    Ok so unfortunately I have been involved in a minor incident with my new car(1 month old :() and I thought it was just body damage however, on the way home it was significantly louder in terms of noise(didn’t notice at the time). After getting home and organising the insurance I went out to put...
  19. A

    Understeer on B9 S4 Avant

    Is it me or does even the new S4 still suffer from understeer? Or perhaps I'm just way to aggressive a driver!? Seems despite me having a 4 wheel alignment and brand new set of rubber on the front it still tends to understeer If traction is reduced ie it's wet and I say pull out from a T...
  20. WOJ

    Help Please New owner of S4 Avant B8

    Hi guys. I'm New to this forum so hello to everyone. My name is Simon. My first language is not English so apologise for any spelling mistakes. I picked up 2010 s4 avant yesterday and it's lovely car inside out. Have loads of questions so wonder if you will be able to help. I never had...