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Model specific boards => Golf mk7 => Topic started by: hastd2 on 23 December 2013, 22:58

Title: Hard lock
Post by: hastd2 on 23 December 2013, 22:58

Guys am looking for Some advice on my Gti
I pick up my Gti on Friday, and noticed when I turn hard lock either way it almost sounds like the hydraulic steering pump is making a hell of a noise!!!
Has anybody else had this and had it fixed? Should I go to my dealer to see if there is a problem??

Doug

Title: Re: Hard lock
Post by: mk7gti on 23 December 2013, 23:48

Whats type of noise are you experiencing? If its creaking you need your shock mounts and associated bearing replaced...

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Title: Re: Hard lock
Post by: hastd2 on 24 December 2013, 00:01

Mk7Gti
It's more of a scouring noise, almost the pump is struggling..... Am thinking its a trip to the dealer the morn!!

Title: Re: Hard lock
Post by: C2K on 24 December 2013, 08:27

Not many power steering pumps enjoy being held at hard lock.  If it sounds horrific then have it checked out,  but be realistic with your expectations is all I would suggest. Compare it to another vehicle there.

Title: Re: Hard lock
Post by: rocknob on 24 December 2013, 13:06

The golf does not have a powersteering pump. The power steering is electric.

It may be the electric motor on the rack that is not happy.

Title: Re: Hard lock
Post by: Geomets on 24 December 2013, 16:35

+1. Don't forget that the steering rack has variable teething. That means that in the full lock the electric  motor mechanism struggles because the steering becomes "heavy". Worth a check though...

Title: Re: Hard lock
Post by: hastd2 on 24 December 2013, 21:34

For some reason today the noise has gone away :huh:
But will just check next week with the dealer to be on th afe side!!!

But on a lighter note......Merry Xmas guys and hope Santa is good to one and all :wink: