Red steering warning on dash...

[audi bwoy]

Hey guys, ive got a problem on a mk5 2.0 tdi. The steering went solid and the red steering wheel light came on, the next day it was fine and now the fault has come back, i have looked in the manual and its an electromechanical system with no fluid.
Called the AA out, who checked the fuses and said they cant diagnose what it is and for me to take it to a auto electrician, what a waste of time that was!!

Any ideas what might be wrong or need sorting?
Thanks very much!

[Issac Hunt]

You need a fault code scan to point you in the right direction. It's just guesswork otherwise.

[audi bwoy]

no probs, i just thought someone might have experienced this problem and could give me some clues?

I'm Trying to find someone with vagcom now, so will post the fault codes once i get them.

[kite]

Had the same sort of fault on an A3...new steering rack.
As Issac points out get a fault scan first and post the codes

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[audi bwoy]

so far its looking like its the steering rack, any ideas of what these cost?

[kite]

I paid £1200 fitted

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[audi bwoy]

just an update.
garage has diagnosed it to be the steering torque sensor, has anybody else had this replaced and whats the cost?

cheers

[phil miller]

i had this same fault on mine and the torque sensor is part of the rack and CAN NOT be replaced on its own, ive got a second hand rack that is in perfect working order, where are you located? If your interested in the rack and your not to far away i can always fit it for you?

Phil

[audi bwoy]

hi phil, the car is in the garage, the mechanic told me the sensor will fix it....
if not will give you a shout, I am in sheffield, where abouts are you??
how much for the rack mate??

[phil miller]

I'm in Tavistock in Devon, for the rack I'd want £125 inc p&p, I go up to dewsbury to my aunts so if you wanted could arrange something or I could send it up to you, let me know how you get on mate