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by Dubtom
Fri Mar 29, 2019 11:14 pm
Forum: MK8 and MK9 (6R/6C) Polo (inc GTI) - Years 2009-2017
Topic: Power steering problems
Replies: 11
Views: 33381

Re: Power steering problems

Thanks for the reply.
I get what you mean but a 10 quid bottle of fluid is worth a punt instead of a new unit! The light hasn’t been on all this week despite the car covering a couple of hundred miles.
I have googled images of the reservoir and some have min max lines others have dots. Mine is ...
by Dubtom
Sun Mar 24, 2019 8:58 pm
Forum: MK8 and MK9 (6R/6C) Polo (inc GTI) - Years 2009-2017
Topic: Power steering problems
Replies: 11
Views: 33381

Re: Power steering problems

Hi
Been for a trip to the local garage and they confirmed that the power steering is not working correctly/on its way out. They put a diagnostics on it and checked all connections voltage etc, so I assume that the conclusion is that the pump or the unit isn’t working.
I just managed to remove a ...
by Dubtom
Sat Mar 16, 2019 3:58 pm
Forum: MK8 and MK9 (6R/6C) Polo (inc GTI) - Years 2009-2017
Topic: Power steering problems
Replies: 11
Views: 33381

Re: Power steering problems

Thanks for that!
I am siting the car right now checking things, checked the fuse, the battery has 14.8v over it with engine running, even when switching on a/c lights wipers and heated rear window so the voltage seems to be regulated well. I am sure it had a new battery when I bought it just over a ...
by Dubtom
Sat Mar 16, 2019 9:37 am
Forum: MK8 and MK9 (6R/6C) Polo (inc GTI) - Years 2009-2017
Topic: Power steering problems
Replies: 11
Views: 33381

Power steering problems

Hi new to the form, but not VW’s
I have a 1.2tdi that keeps having intermittent warning lights. We had exhaust temp sensors, a crankshaft position sensor (that just went away) and now the power steering light comes on and we lose the power steering. If it turn the car off it can reset with in a ...