power steering rack part number?

[Evanm]

thanks for the reply, do you know what the part number might be for the first generation steering rack so i can look for a second hand one?

regards
Evan

[Evanm]

thanks crasher, do you know whats the part number for the gen 1 rack so i can try to find one?
regards
evan

[Crasher]

1K2 423 051 CG, CH, CJ, CK or 3C2 423 051 AL are possible numbers for GEN 1 racks.

[Evanm]

thank you Crasher, that give me enough to try to find the right part.
kind regards
Evan

[OZZIE-FSI]

Hi there,

My Audi A3 2003 8P has the same problem... I took it to an Audi Specialist in London and they diagnosed that the steering rack is faulty. They quoted me £1400!

Can you advise me on what the best and reasonably priced option is?

I've heard that BBA Reman may rebuild the steering rack for around £400 and it may not need programming to the car as it is still the original steering rack made for the car...

My VIN is: WAUZZZ8P54A092898

I would truly appreciate your advice,

Ozzie

[Crasher]

Fit a genuine rack, I will not fit non genuine rebuilt racks. If the rack comes off the car it will need re-matching to the ECU even if the same rack is re-fitted ALTHOUGH sometimes they will reset after being driven for a while, it is not guaranteed though. Your car has the failure prone first generation rack and the replacement is third generation. The rack is £909.72 and on top of this there is labour and some additional parts required such as a £100 ish wiring harness.

[OZZIE-FSI]

Thanks for the speedy reply, so would you say that including the wiring loom/harness, additional parts, and labour @60 p/h that quote its about right?

[Crasher]

Well £60 per hour is not Audi labour, that is what someone like me charges so yes, about right for a specialist.

[NHN]

Gen 3 is now running on a K version guys, just to help everyone

Ozzie just get Crasher to do it, he knows what he's doing, allot dont tbh & its a pita to do imho as done few myself.

[OZZIE-FSI]

Great, thanks guys! Crasher, I've got to wait till payday now... end of the month.