Hi hope anyone knowledgeable on this can help.
Im getting various noises from the front end of the car when maneuvering in particular at low speeds.At one point theres creaking and at others theres like a rhythmic dull knocking sound when turning left.
There are no codes or warning lights and had this checked through a specialist using VAGCOM. The car was also had a 4 wheel aligment on a hunter system.
The steering weight seems to vary most of the time and feels hard to turn left. Often it ranges to heavy to light but direct. When this occurs it also feels like some power is being held back when turning left (maybe linked to the ABS?)
Still strange theres no codes showing. The VW technician believes its highly likely the rack just by test driving.
If the signs point to a new rack, how much is expected to replace? I would consider reconditioned but understand may need a new wiring loom. Absolutely gutting if it is as ive already had the top end of the car rebuilt last year aswell as new calipers and top mounts- slowly turning into a money pit and im finding it hard to justify spending much more on this car.