Heavy Steering!

[DaveN]

Hi

I have an 07 GTi and recently disconnected the battery, the steering seems heavy to me. I'm not sure if its in my head or what. I have seen the tips about turning the steering to the left and right after reconnecting the battery but I still think it is heavier then before.

Anyone with any ideas, can this be adjusted via Vag-Com? If so any Vag-Com heads in Ireland.

Dave N

[08micsta]

Try the dealer. And then also (Its kinda obvious) but check your tyre pressures.

[Rhyso]

i'd try your tyre pressures first as this would be a bit cheaper than the dealer lol

its got to be something fairly simple as i wouldn't have thought disconnecting the battery would reset or trip out the power steering 

[08micsta]

i'd try your tyre pressures first as this would be a bit cheaper than the dealer lol

its got to be something fairly simple as i wouldn't have thought disconnecting the battery would reset or trip out the power steering 

Oops...  should have put the tyre pressures first
I dont think that this would trip it out. Why not look in the workshop manuals that TT (who is still missing  ) posted. There should be a manual there that can help.

[duzza]

i'd try your tyre pressures first as this would be a bit cheaper than the dealer lol

its got to be something fairly simple as i wouldn't have thought disconnecting the battery would reset or trip out the power steering 

Oops...  should have put the tyre pressures first
I dont think that this would trip it out. Why not look in the workshop manuals that TT (who is still missing  ) posted. There should be a manual there that can help.

TT popped up a VW Navi forum I use so he is around.

[08micsta]

i'd try your tyre pressures first as this would be a bit cheaper than the dealer lol

its got to be something fairly simple as i wouldn't have thought disconnecting the battery would reset or trip out the power steering 

Oops...  should have put the tyre pressures first
I dont think that this would trip it out. Why not look in the workshop manuals that TT (who is still missing  ) posted. There should be a manual there that can help.

TT popped up a VW Navi forum I use so he is around.

Tell him to say hi. Im sure everyone has forgiven him for his "hairy" mistake  

(Sorry to hijack your thread DaveN) 

[Teutonic_Tamer]

i'd try your tyre pressures first as this would be a bit cheaper than the dealer lol

its got to be something fairly simple as i wouldn't have thought disconnecting the battery would reset or trip out the power steering 

Oops...  should have put the tyre pressures first
I dont think that this would trip it out. Why not look in the workshop manuals that TT (who is still missing  ) posted. There should be a manual there that can help.

TT popped up a VW Navi forum I use so he is around.

Tell him to say hi. Im sure everyone has forgiven him for his "hairy" mistake  

I'm just letting it all grow back - my winter coat!!! 

Anyway, back on topic, did the OP manage to give any updates?

[DaveN]

TT

I have decided it is in my head, recently I had some alignment issues and has gone ultra paranoid about the steering. After a few weeks I dont think its heavy, at low speed in traffic I though it felt heavy but after a country lane blast or two I think its weighted just fine.

I thought about getting Vag-com and checking the steering-assist setting but at €350 for the cable I decided it was okay. My dealer is a bit dim witted regarding anything techical, as an example;

"Can cruise control be retro fitted?"
"Oh no, new cabling and ecu and control box, it would cost about €1000"
"But VW in the UK will do it for £150"
"They cant, it will void the warranty, and anyway UK vehicles are different"
"I dont think so"
"Em.... I think I hear the phone ringing"

Just thought, I might just be so unfit I have weak-girly-arms.........

Dave N

[Cass]

Should be a simple procedure for dealer to check/adjust steering setting. Standard factory default setting seems to be 3.

VW Vortex forum link here:

http://forums.vwvortex.com/zerothread?id=2428776

Cass

[Teutonic_Tamer]

TT

I have decided it is in my head, recently I had some alignment issues and has gone ultra paranoid about the steering. After a few weeks I dont think its heavy, at low speed in traffic I though it felt heavy but after a country lane blast or two I think its weighted just fine.

I thought about getting Vag-com and checking the steering-assist setting but at €350 for the cable I decided it was okay. My dealer is a bit dim witted regarding anything techical, as an example;

"Can cruise control be retro fitted?"
"Oh no, new cabling and ecu and control box, it would cost about €1000"
"But VW in the UK will do it for £150"
"They cant, it will void the warranty, and anyway UK vehicles are different"
"I dont think so"
"Em.... I think I hear the phone ringing"

Just thought, I might just be so unfit I have weak-girly-arms.........

Dave N

The response from your stealer, whilst shocking, is not surprising.

For your steering issue, eat more spinach !!!