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Pegleg
26-01-2007, 12:07 AM
The missus reckons that the steering on her 1.9 tdi Avant locks up every now and then, to the point where she can't turn the wheel at all.

It then instantly releases and is ok for a while.

It seems to only do it in the wet for some reason.

I can't drive it to test it as it is a manual, and i am only allowed to drive automatics due to missing right leg.

Checked the tyre pressures, oil level etc and all ok.

Any ideas chaps?

Marc97
26-01-2007, 07:14 PM
Its not the steering locking, if its in the wet only, its probably the power steering pump belt slipping when water gets on it causing the loss of power steering.

Mine does it now and again, most recently the other night. It wasn't raining but the snow was melting and the road was very wet.

I have recently fitted a new belt (the old one snapped, the 80's are VERY heavy without assistance) which has improved thing tremendously although yours only might need tightening.

Keep us updated.

Cheers.

Marc.