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Title: STEERING RACK ISSUE
Post by: Eric Shun on 04 January 2006, 13:27
Took my GTi in to Spirit today.

They did the service (14,000 miles).

I also asked them to check out the awful noise when turning the steering wheel at low speed.

It turns out there's a known problem with the steering rack.

Apparently a new rack doesn't fix it.

VW are working on a repair fix, but haven't released it to service yet.

They've also had to order in a new switch for the petrol filler cap - It keeps opening itself!

Eric

 :cry:

Title: Re: STEERING RACK ISSUE
Post by: Rog on 04 January 2006, 13:38
Yep mine does it too, stationary or at low speeds when you put left lock on there is a grinding noise, like somethings under serious strain.  I took it back to VW last month (along with the rattles) for them to have a look at. They also said it was a known problem with no fix yet. :huh:
Title: Re: STEERING RACK ISSUE
Post by: aahgolf on 04 January 2006, 16:01
I've got that noise too (done 10K miles). I was going to book it in to be looked at but maybe I'll wait a while...

For those that remember my awful first month, I'm pleased to say that since the fix, the car's been superb. Only issue is the steering column noise
Title: Re: STEERING RACK ISSUE
Post by: combi col on 04 January 2006, 19:08
have also had mine in for noise on steering,told me at time they could not find anything wrong. i have only done 3000 miles on mine, noticed it about 1000 miles when maneuvering slowly more to the left.
Title: Re: STEERING RACK ISSUE
Post by: topher on 04 January 2006, 19:12
is this just on GTI's or all mk5 golfs ?
Title: Re: STEERING RACK ISSUE
Post by: topher on 04 January 2006, 19:25
okay.. after a bit of research and a chat with a friendly vag tech. i have a bit of info...

# Range of models affected (All MK5), Builds SEPT, OCT, NOV, DEC
# Fault (Classed as a comfort issue), steering rack.
# VW have stopped using these racks. (So from January builds issue will be fixed)
# Not a safety issue DOES not affect performance.
# All cars with issue will be recalled and fitted with new rack.
# No car will be accepted as rejects for this reason.
# Noise knocking/Banging/scraping

they became aware of the problem some time in november.. no idea why they have chosen only to recall the september onwards cars.. as its clearly affecting cars build as early as march.. all mk5 cars not just the GTI.

post made sticky so all mk5 owners get to see this.

so basically if your mk5 is making the noise (when turning left at slow speeds/stationary) make sure you're dealership know about it so you get bumped to the top of the list when vw release the 'fixed' steering racks.
Title: Re: STEERING RACK ISSUE
Post by: Eric Shun on 12 January 2006, 13:38
I see this steering rack issue has now reached the Watchdog pages of this week's AutoExpress.

Hopefully it will put a bit pressure on VW

 :smiley:
Title: Re: STEERING RACK ISSUE
Post by: Q on 12 January 2006, 14:45
Interesting how the definition of words changes in different countries.
So a noisy steering rack in Germany is classified as a comfort factor.
Whereas
A noisy steering rack in the UK, is classified as a discomfort factor :smug:
Title: Re: STEERING RACK ISSUE
Post by: lowdown on 19 January 2006, 18:12
Had a drive in a 55 plate dsg (500miles on clock) 5dr today and at parking speed the steering did make a little noise.  I don't think I would have noticed it, if hadn't been made aware of it through this post. 

It was totally insignificant taking everything else into consideration. :smiley:
Title: Re: STEERING RACK ISSUE
Post by: topher on 19 January 2006, 19:08
yeah the rattly dash noises tend to drown it out eh ? :grin:
Title: Re: STEERING RACK ISSUE
Post by: lowdown on 19 January 2006, 19:14
I didn't notice any other rattles. 

Please draw my attention to other extraneous noise sources.
Title: Re: STEERING RACK ISSUE
Post by: joffangti on 25 January 2006, 02:09
I'll be interested to see what happens with the steering rack problem as I have it too in my 05 car.
My dealer says he knows nothing of this problem?!! :sad:
Title: Re: STEERING RACK ISSUE
Post by: chopper gti on 27 January 2006, 13:41
first off i have the steering rack issue on my mk5 gti and mine was built in March 2004, i will mention it when it goes in next week, long story but i reversed it into the garage with the tailgate up, so its probably the first GTI in the world to have to have a new one fitted!

dealer has never mentioned any other recall items for which i understand there are a few of now...

secondly -  first service at 14,000 miles seams a bit early i understand they can go to 20,000 before needing one?
Title: Re: STEERING RACK ISSUE
Post by: chopper gti on 27 January 2006, 13:42
first off i have the steering rack issue on my mk5 gti and mine was built in March 2004, i will mention it when it goes in next week, long story but i reversed it into the garage with the tailgate up, so its probably the first GTI in the world to have to have a new one fitted!

dealer has never mentioned any other recall items for which i understand there are a few of now...

secondly -  first service at 14,000 miles seams a bit early i understand they can go to 20,000 before needing one?
Title: Re: STEERING RACK ISSUE
Post by: chopper gti on 30 January 2006, 13:14
just come back from my local dealer apparently its not just Golfs with the rack problem, and the mechanic i spoke to said as yet there is no fix....
Title: Re: STEERING RACK ISSUE
Post by: EdMass on 07 February 2006, 17:24
I take delivery of my MK5 GTI DSG from 01/03/06. I ordered the vehicle last September & the vehicle was built & delivered to the dealership last December (Sitting in a compound).

Having read the issues with the steering rack, I am now concerned that my vehicle will also have the same problem. It appears the rack has been changed from January this year & this will solve the problem. However, my vehicle will fall into the category of the old style steering rack.

I am unsure whether to refuse the vehicle & insist the rack is updated or do I take delivery & hope the problem does not effect my vehicle? It appears you cannot refuse the vehicle for issues with the steering rack.  I do not want these issues with a car that will cost £26K.

I currently own a MK4 4-Motion which will be 3 years old in July. I have no problems with this vehicle & wonder what I might be getting myself into!

Any thoughts with my dilemma?
Title: Re: STEERING RACK ISSUE
Post by: topher on 07 February 2006, 19:31
if it does have the problem, demand they fix it under warranty. if they play dumb then approach VWHQ, they dont take kindly to unhelpful dealerships.
Title: Re: STEERING RACK ISSUE
Post by: EdMass on 08 February 2006, 17:03
Hi Topher.

I have today contacted VOW UK with my concerns & they have advised that they now have a fix for the steering rack. Within the next few weeks around 400 steering racks will be distributed throughout the UK for affected MK5S (The chap advised the issue is also effecting the Passat).

Because the fault may occur at anytime, VOW UK cannot guarantee my vehicle will be affected or not. However, should the fault occur the problem will be resolved.

I have contacted my dealer & they have advised that they will ensure the steering rack is checked & if any sign of any problems, they will sort the issue before I take delivery.

Although this is not an ideal situation for anyone, I cannot complain with the responses provided by both VOW UK & the dealer.

Cannot wait until 01/03/06!!!  :smiley:
Title: Re: STEERING RACK ISSUE
Post by: VWmaindealer on 13 February 2006, 22:19
EdMass,

You're right, the issue does also affect the new Passat. And the Golf Plus and a few Tourans in my experience. It's interesting that thy've committed to 400 racks. So each dealer in the UK gets a couple if they're lucky!. I work for a dealer (not going to say who) and about half of my demonstrators are affected, the last three Passsats i've had, two of our loan cars and a handful of customers cars all have the left lock creak!

They are going to need more than 400! :shocked:

Nice to hear that you're getting good service from VW and your dealer tho!

VWmd
Title: Re: STEERING RACK ISSUE
Post by: brensgti on 17 February 2006, 20:42
Hi,

just spoke to a friend of mine who has a octavia vrs and he's got the same problem. so obviously  the whole VAG
range is affected . ah well hopefully just 6 weeks till i collect my gti and squeek or no squeek I'am going to enjoy
every minute of it

regards brendanjavascript:void(0);
evil
Title: Re: STEERING RACK ISSUE
Post by: joffangti on 18 February 2006, 12:07
My GTI is booked in for a replacement rack on the 1st of March.
See what happens,let you know. :smiley:
Title: Re: STEERING RACK ISSUE
Post by: Eric Shun on 23 February 2006, 16:26
Dealers are getting technical bulletins now.

My car was in Spirit VW today.  They confirm a steering rack fix is now available.  Apparently there is a HUGE back order though.

I guess I'll have to wait another month or so.
 :sad:
Title: Re: STEERING RACK ISSUE
Post by: VWmaindealer on 24 February 2006, 00:15
We've already fitted a cople of replacement "fixed racks".  So far so good. I've spoken to both customers concerned and all is well.!  Sadly, many more customers than even realise it are concerned!.
Title: Re: STEERING RACK ISSUE
Post by: joffangti on 01 March 2006, 19:27
Steering Rack was replaced today.
Problem now gone,no creaking! :smiley:
The only bad point-I had a Beetle Cabrio whilst it was in!
Title: Re: STEERING RACK ISSUE
Post by: >>Mart<< on 02 March 2006, 19:59
on the g/fs mk5 i have noticed the steering getting heavy there is no noises yet could this be the rack is on its way out
i first though it was her tyre pressure was a bit low or even cause sh has 18" wheels on it but all was fine when we put the wheels on 12 month ago
Title: Re: STEERING RACK ISSUE
Post by: davyk31 on 13 March 2006, 08:49
I was supposed to getting a new rack at the end of last week but they phoned to say the racks are on back order and might be now the end of March. Hopefully it will happen then!
Title: Re: STEERING RACK ISSUE
Post by: Newton on 25 April 2006, 21:41
I have just bought my 2nd hand golf, 7mths old, 5K miles and it made the noise you described on the test-drive, the chap who I bought it from also said it was a common problem.

Does anyone know when the fix from VW is due?

Thanks
Title: Re: STEERING RACK ISSUE
Post by: davyk31 on 26 April 2006, 21:10
The new racks are readily available now, I had mine fitted about 2 weeks ago and all is fine now.
Title: Re: STEERING RACK ISSUE
Post by: Matt555 on 01 May 2006, 10:35
I had similar problems with both my Civic Type R and Civic Sport a couple of years back, i can't help but think we'd be much better off if they ditched these cheap crappo modern steering systems...   :huh:
Title: Re: STEERING RACK ISSUE
Post by: Eric Shun on 04 May 2006, 12:34
I had a new steering rack fitted a couple of weeks ago.

Everything OK now.


Getting 340 miles to the tank.

 :smiley:
Title: Re: STEERING RACK ISSUE
Post by: Shins on 19 July 2006, 16:40
I'm glad to read this post. Spent the last few weeks at two different dealers telling them of this problem but one said 'its normal' and the other said 'what noise'. OK I'm overseas so there is a language problem.

Rack crack/creak is real bad, does it mostly turning left but also accelerating, braking, turning right. Also under 'heavy' cornering I feel rumblings from the left wheel almost like wheel bearing wear type noise. This didnt happen until this rack started to crack/creak. 18' Alloys and had this noise for the last 8,000kms.
Rang UK VW to try and get this 'Technical Bulletin' information/number so I can hand it to the dealer but just got an EU assistance number to call in Germany. Anyone have data on the tech bulletin?

Cheers

Title: Re: STEERING RACK ISSUE - Help Required
Post by: Shins on 03 August 2006, 19:23
At my third VW Dealer today and surprise surprise they've never heard of this problem [but are interested]. Again, if anyone has any further information on this like a known error number or VW reference can they please post it or PM me. I need to make sure they understand what the actual problem is. Any other information links much appreciated too.

Thanks all.
Title: Re: STEERING RACK ISSUE
Post by: BaggersGTI on 03 August 2006, 20:06
Hi Shins,

As you will have seen from my recent post I too have experienced this problem.  The dealer replaced the rack no questions asked, although have said that they will need the car back to replace the front springs too!! 

The dealer that I have been using has been very good - I will speak to them tomorrow to see if they can give me any error codes etc. 
Title: Re: STEERING RACK ISSUE
Post by: Shins on 03 August 2006, 20:14
Would appreciate that Baggers, got a long drive ahead of me in early September and cant be doing with that noise. I imagine when you went in and got it replaced they'd did the work under some kind of code/workpackage/reference which may well relate to this specific problem.

Thanks
Title: Re: STEERING RACK ISSUE
Post by: BaggersGTI on 04 August 2006, 17:48
Dealer says they don't have any sort of code related to carring out this type of work.  He did say that he doesn't understand why dealers in europe would not be aware of this problem. 

Title: Re: STEERING RACK ISSUE
Post by: Shins on 23 August 2006, 12:01
So I FINALLY get somewhere with VW on this.

After ringing 10 dealers in the UK I found one garage that let me speak to a human being in the Service Dept rather than leaving me on 'hold' for 10 minutes listening to crap musak.

After explaining the problem to a service guy (which he wasnt actually aware of) he duly found out the info I needed. If you are suffering with this problem, go to your dealer and tell them "the problem is on ELSA and its reference is 317/06". From here any dealer can see that a modified rack needs to be fitted and all the information relating to the issue. ELSA is some VW Tech Database I assume.
Of course I cant verify this info is accurate. If someone can get to a dealer and check it out to see if it does indeed relate to this issue, please post the verification here.

Interestingly, I have now called VW Customer Service in MK twice now on this. They insist this isnt a large scale problem/phenomenon they are aware of and couldnt give me any detail or Tech Service Bulletin information as to what the problem is. As far as they are concerned, it isnt a known issue.   :cry:OFFS

Check out this link  http://www.whatcar.com/car-review-readers.aspx?RT=627 and just ‘find’ steering on this page. Amazing, unless you have your head in the sand like VW.
Title: Re: STEERING RACK ISSUE
Post by: 08micsta on 25 October 2006, 09:35
Do any of you know if this problem is occuring in South Africa too??

Want to get my name on the list ASAP if it is... :undecided:

THX Guys
Title: Re: STEERING RACK ISSUE
Post by: FASTEDDIE 1 on 28 December 2006, 20:34
Hi all

Just thought it was my car doing this, sounds bad like a grinding noise when full lock to right at slow speeds (car parks etc) My car is a 53 plate MK4 R32 with 28000 on clock. If this is a known problem with racks will the stealership have to replace it free of charge even though my car is out of warranty? i would want to think so.
What do you think?
Eddie
Title: Re: STEERING RACK ISSUE
Post by: MR C on 07 May 2007, 10:25
Just had my gti serviced at Gilders of Shefield.I reminded them of steering rack noise which i had told them about over a year ago.
I also told them about the following

 BOOT HANDLE TURNING WHITE

WHEEL CENTRE CAPS TURNING WHITE

REAR WIPER HAD A MIND OF ITS OWN

ENGINE WOULD NOT ALWAYS START FIRST TIME

AIR BAG FAULT.

All these faults have been sorted.

New rear wiper motor/ new boot handle/ new centre caps/ new steering rack( problem solved)/engine starting problem rectified by re-setting.

I AM A HAPPY MAN. WELL DONE GILDERS.
Title: Re: STEERING RACK ISSUE
Post by: GTI-007 on 23 May 2007, 14:02
Steering alignment is a problem on my Candy White 2006 Golf GTI. 

Didn't really notice until I put in a KONI-FSD damper kit on my vehicle.  Excellent shocks.  Steering wheel moved slightly to the left (wheel alignment correct).  Had to steer slightly left when driving (things go the other way around in Australia). 

This incorrect steering alignment become even more noticeable when I put in a set of Eibach Pro-Kit Springs lowering the vehicle 18mm front - 14mm rear. 

Will have to call local dealer in Sydney - or return to steering specialist who did springs, when I put in the Eibach Anti-Roll Kit.   

Hopefully VW will do job for nothing.  Cheers. 
Title: Re: STEERING RACK ISSUE
Post by: GreyTornado on 31 May 2007, 00:09
had my 55 reg gti a month and this most annoying gratting noise is steadily getting worse by the day. took it to my local vw dealer today... told them what i'd read about it and hey presto... its booked in next week for a new steering rack.... so thanx for pointing this out  :kiss: :kiss:
Title: Re: STEERING RACK ISSUE
Post by: micalee on 08 July 2007, 08:27
Having read through a few of these threads, I have some issues also. The brakes make that grinding noise on parking up on, slow speed whilst braking plus my power steering is awefull!!

I know it is not hydrolic, but its notchy, light then heavy!! Any ideas on this one? It going in on friday to VW
Title: Re: STEERING RACK ISSUE
Post by: micalee on 18 July 2007, 07:26
Problem solved!! Well, diagnosed anyway!

Took the car to the dealers and they explained to me that the wheels were probably not getting the full electrical charge from the battery at low speeds to operate the power steering effectively. They contacted VW who eventually got back and said the power level which they were quoted from my car was fine. The issue is and quoted by VW themselves, "you cannot move the steering anymore than 300 degrees in under a second" or you will experience the effect you are reporting!

Well, the dealer and myself think this is mad and he contacted them back and is awaiting another answer.

VW cannot tell me that with all the advances in technology, etc etc, that they cant make the power steering work smoothly if you move it too fast!! Every other car i have driven works smoothly regardless of the speed you turn it, even in cheap cars!

Come on VW, sort it out!

Then there was the noisy brakes - Well, VW tell me there is a new part which replaces the dodgy part in the brakes which is causing this noise! (Its not dodgy as in unsafe, just that it contributed towards the noise that many of us experience.)

Anyway, they replaced the part and i can say that all seems well so far! VW also told me that the part was in short supply as all Golfs were getting this replacement part, so if you have the same problem, get along to the dealers!
Title: Re: STEERING RACK ISSUE
Post by: Dekkerz on 15 August 2007, 11:12
I've just had my steering rack replaced.. and now the climate control is not working.. anyone experienced similar issues?
Title: Re: STEERING RACK ISSUE
Post by: micalee on 17 August 2007, 13:06
I had my steering rack replaced in a bid to cure the funny feel steering, but made no difference. They test drove all the GTi's they had at VW and the symptoms are all the same - so VW said no can fix!
Title: Re: STEERING RACK ISSUE
Post by: SteveS on 28 August 2007, 15:01
is there a fix for this clonking??? :cry:
Title: Re: STEERING RACK ISSUE
Post by: KentBladeboy on 28 August 2007, 22:46
My stealer has decided to go down a different route, although I have the usual symptoms, cracking, groaning on left lock, and I even have discussed the rack change available, they have decided to change the front springs and strut top mount bushes,
strange has they changed the strut mounts in June for the same problem and didn't cure it.........still I'll let them go on their merry way, I'm sure they will finally decide a rack change is the cure, and guess they will pat theirselves on the back for racking up a chunk of warranty money whilst attempting to 'fix' the problem.    :undecided:
Title: Re: STEERING RACK ISSUE
Post by: GreyTornado on 24 September 2007, 09:30
had my 55 reg gti a month and this most annoying gratting noise is steadily getting worse by the day. took it to my local vw dealer today... told them what i'd read about it and hey presto... its booked in next week for a new steering rack.... so thanx for pointing this out  :kiss: :kiss:

bloody things gone again.... WTFs going on? only had it replaced in june... well its going in tommorrow so they can get it fixed properley this time!!! :angry:
Title: Re: STEERING RACK ISSUE
Post by: SteveS on 24 September 2007, 16:57
mine has gone in today for the clonking, we will see where that gets me
Title: Re: STEERING RACK ISSUE
Post by: SteveS on 25 September 2007, 09:49
got my car back today.... so they only had the car A day.

I got the work sheet and it says;

"when turning lock to lock only noise heard is spring noise when brake on.
brake off- ok
noise caused by sping tensioning when brake applied and steering moved -- normal"


i also had the headlights slightly adjusted.

that came to 74.92 (labour) nothing else.... so not sure what they did..... the noise seams to have gone. i just hope it dont come back...
Title: Re: STEERING RACK ISSUE
Post by: Rhyso on 25 September 2007, 11:07
wasn't your work covered under warranty SteveS?  :huh:
Title: Re: STEERING RACK ISSUE
Post by: SteveS on 25 September 2007, 11:35
yeah sorry, i didnt pay. just thought it was a lot for nothing...
Title: Re: STEERING RACK ISSUE
Post by: Rhyso on 25 September 2007, 11:57
yeah sorry, i didnt pay. just thought it was a lot for nothing...

hours labour rate i'm guessing  :undecided:
Title: Re: STEERING RACK ISSUE
Post by: GreyTornado on 03 October 2007, 10:27
steering rack replaced AGAIN!!!! having doubts if it was actually replaced at all in june..... but got the wheels re allighned and the bushes relaced and a full valet for my troubles!
Title: Re: STEERING RACK ISSUE
Post by: SteveS on 03 October 2007, 10:30
think my sound is coming back...

wanna make sure its the same issue your having,... i usually hear it when im reversing out of my drive and im turning the steering wheel left and right to navigate out... sound about right?
Title: Re: STEERING RACK ISSUE
Post by: GreyTornado on 03 October 2007, 12:36
yeah!! thats it.... but they didn't argue about it when i told them at vw.... they just took the car off me and replaced it!

just hoping it doesn't happen again... the whole things making me paranoid now!
think my sound is coming back...

wanna make sure its the same issue your having,... i usually hear it when im reversing out of my drive and im turning the steering wheel left and right to navigate out... sound about right?
Title: Re: STEERING RACK ISSUE
Post by: KentBladeboy on 29 October 2007, 20:42
Well as I guessed, springs and bushes/top mounts changed and rack still noisey!!!

So back to the stealers for more diagnosis, at this rate I will have a new front end before they decide to change the rack...only got 10 months till the warranty is out, so better keep on the case  :cool:
Title: Re: STEERING RACK ISSUE
Post by: KentBladeboy on 14 November 2007, 14:25
Well, new track rod ends, and another set of springs, torqued to a new procedure thats been released by VW..............noise still there  :sick:

Will not accept the rack is at fault, so goes back in December for a part by part change on the front suspension until they hit the problem....still putting my money on the rack   :wink:
Title: Re: STEERING RACK ISSUE
Post by: SteveS on 14 November 2007, 14:31
jeez, vw customer service is sh!t
Title: Re: STEERING RACK ISSUE
Post by: SteveS on 21 November 2007, 21:27
(http://i2.ebayimg.com/01/i/000/c1/b4/e627_1.JPG)

mk5 golf, steering rack :D
Title: Re: STEERING RACK ISSUE
Post by: MAT ed30 on 30 November 2007, 22:40
i have had mine in for a noise that i thought was the rack but vw said its the strut tops and the car is going back in on thursday.
lets see if it sorts it
Title: Re: STEERING RACK ISSUE
Post by: KentBladeboy on 15 December 2007, 20:02
Just an update, cars been in for over a week, they are now stripping down a new car and replacing the front end bit by bit to attempt to localise the noise,  understand the parts list that will be required is getting longer, as all the bits have to be taken off and put back on the new car.....at least my stealers really trying hard, no complaints, and at this stage good backup from VW Cust service (not always been the case, just depends who you get working for you).  So far parts list runs to drop links, steering arms and a modded rack, but the noise has not completely gone......................................... :undecided:

Will keep u all updated   :wink:
Title: Re: STEERING RACK ISSUE
Post by: TeddyKGB on 18 December 2007, 19:25
mines started making this noise.. what a fucking farce
Title: Re: STEERING RACK ISSUE
Post by: KentBladeboy on 20 December 2007, 18:26
Update time

Cars finally back after nearly 2 weeks and it was.......................a faulty steering rack,  well that was a surprise, :smiley: and the noise has gone at last, shame it took 6 attampts to fix it, but better late than never
Title: Re: STEERING RACK ISSUE
Post by: maxamus on 08 January 2008, 22:37
I've started to get the clicking noise when turning left at low speeds. It doenst bother me to be honest.

How much would it cost for me to get it sorted if it got worse (as my warranty has run out)?

Steering rack part + labour im assuming.
Title: Re: STEERING RACK ISSUE
Post by: raferackstraw on 30 January 2008, 23:38
you lot should have bought a mk1 less sqeakes  :grin:  :grin: :grin:  :grin:  :grin:
Title: Re: STEERING RACK ISSUE
Post by: TeddyKGB on 23 February 2008, 20:21
Maxamus, I'm not sure how much this would cost TBH. Assuming they narrowed it down to the steering rack first time (which it obviously is) then hopefully the bill shouldn't be too painful! I would ring your local stealers to get a rough price, if I was in your boots maybe even see if they will do it as a good will thing if your warranty has run out

Out of interest does anyone know what the procedure is for changing the steering rack (assuming the dealer is working on the assumption it's just the steering rack that's knackered, not the rest of the car) :grin:
Title: Re: STEERING RACK ISSUE
Post by: Phil mcavity on 26 February 2008, 22:01
you lot should have bought a mk1 less sqeakes  :grin:  :grin: :grin:  :grin:  :grin:

<<<opens door kicks Mr scarcastic out.

i push one of those Mk1's round tesco's each week, carrys my shopping bags well.  :wink:.
Title: Re: STEERING RACK ISSUE
Post by: andrewparker on 25 March 2011, 10:33
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Title: Re: STEERING RACK ISSUE
Post by: samhain1 on 28 March 2012, 21:13
I have a creaking noise from the steering on my 56 GTI, been there for a year since I had the car. Doesn't seem to be getting any worse although I heard a knock recently which appears by rocking the steering back and forward so could be a track rod end away. I worry that the steering rack is giving up the ghost with the creaking but it does not seem to be deteriorating and certainly doesn't grind at full left or right locks etc.

Interestingly, one poster complained about lumpy power steering when stationary or moving very slow and parking or changing direction quickly; I get this too that the power steering unit does not appear to be able to cope with a rapid change in direction from full lock one way to full lock the other....most bizzarre

The car goes in for a service next week and I have alterted them to my steering issues, hopefully it's a track rod end responsible for the knock and that's all it needs!