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Title: Steering problem with 2.0 mk3 GTi
Post by: Clobba on 20 July 2009, 09:42

How you all doin. I'm pretty new to all this forum stuff so bear with me.

I've got a mk3 2.0 Golf Gti in completely original condition. had it for a few months but the steering wheel has started juddering when i turn the wheel when the car is stationary and when on full lock. It also squeals when on full lock.

Can anyone help me?

I'm pretty skint so was hoping to sort it out myself, because i don't want to go to a garage to get charged just for someone looking at it

Title: Re: Steering problem with 2.0 mk3 GTi
Post by: Wayne on 20 July 2009, 10:05

Hello, I would suspect air in the system or a rack problem.

Title: Re: Steering problem with 2.0 mk3 GTi
Post by: johnson6672 on 20 July 2009, 10:29

Or low steering fluid, sqealing could be slipping belt, but get the fluid level checked.

Title: Re: Steering problem with 2.0 mk3 GTi
Post by: Clobba on 20 July 2009, 10:44

thanks.

I've checked the fluid level and that seems to be ok. what would it mean if there is air in the system or a problem with the rack?

Title: Re: Steering problem with 2.0 mk3 GTi
Post by: johnson6672 on 20 July 2009, 11:14

The system should be self bleeding, so it is either drawing in air from somwhere, or there is another problem, you need someone to look at it, is the steering heavy?

Title: Re: Steering problem with 2.0 mk3 GTi
Post by: Clobba on 20 July 2009, 11:21

cheers

the steering is fine when the car is moving

Title: Re: Steering problem with 2.0 mk3 GTi
Post by: johnson6672 on 20 July 2009, 11:53

Try posting this problem in the mk3 section see if they can help.

Title: Re: Steering problem with 2.0 mk3 GTi
Post by: Clobba on 20 July 2009, 12:28

will do. thanks for your help

Title: Re: Steering problem with 2.0 mk3 GTi
Post by: GOLF_STU on 20 July 2009, 18:55

welcome  :cool: