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Offline tuglet

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Steering rack controller
« on: October 29, 2012, 02:48:13 pm »
Hi All

Looks like I need a new steering rack controller (ECU) for my 2007 GTI. Can anyone give me a rough idea of cost for the part? I have no idea of the part number I'm afraid.

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Re: Steering rack controller
« Reply #1 on: October 29, 2012, 06:51:47 pm »
Do you mean the steering wheel control module?
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Re: Steering rack controller
« Reply #2 on: October 30, 2012, 08:32:50 am »
Quote from: Luka on October 29, 2012, 06:51:47 pm
Do you mean the steering wheel control module?

Hi Luka

I'm not sure. It was described to me as a "steering rack controller" and an" ECU". I've got a recurring problem with power steering lamp coming on intermittently. The steering angle sensor has been replaced, and some wiring repaired, but the fault is still there.

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Re: Steering rack controller
« Reply #3 on: October 30, 2012, 02:04:52 pm »
If its the whole steering rack, its a small fortune to replace, a grand plus, pray it isnt!! :$
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Re: Steering rack controller
« Reply #4 on: October 30, 2012, 02:35:53 pm »
Quote from: gigolo456 on October 30, 2012, 02:04:52 pm
If its the whole steering rack, its a small fortune to replace, a grand plus, pray it isnt!! :$

No, it's definitely just the "steering rack controller", not the whole steering rack. Apparently it's an ECU dedicated to the steering rack. My faulty one has been temporarily replaced with a known good unit from a donor car and seems to have fixed the fault. I'm now waiting to see what the damage is for the new part, but it will be tomorrow before I know.
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Re: Steering rack controller
« Reply #5 on: October 30, 2012, 11:00:56 pm »
I think roughly about £160 from the dealer then they will charge around an hours labour to fit any longer and they are taking the piss
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Re: Steering rack controller
« Reply #6 on: October 30, 2012, 11:08:32 pm »
Power Steering Control Module

Part No SW: 1K0 907 379 AA

As far as i know this could be the part number   :happy2:
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Re: Steering rack controller
« Reply #7 on: October 31, 2012, 04:10:05 pm »
Quote from: mortygttdi on October 30, 2012, 11:00:56 pm
I think roughly about £160 from the dealer then they will charge around an hours labour to fit any longer and they are taking the piss

Bang on the money  :happy2: I was quoted £160 + VAT by VW today. Getting fitted FOC. Fingers crossed it finally solves the problem.
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Re: Steering rack controller
« Reply #8 on: November 01, 2012, 10:38:46 pm »
Was it a J500 code that came on?

Power Steering Control Module (J500)
            008 - Implausible Signal
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Re: Steering rack controller
« Reply #9 on: November 02, 2012, 10:25:28 am »
Quote from: scopes on November 01, 2012, 10:38:46 pm
Was it a J500 code that came on?

Power Steering Control Module (J500)
            008 - Implausible Signal

Hi scopes

The only code I recall being mentioned was "G85" which I think relates to the steering angle sensor. This was the first part they replaced but it didn't resolve the problem.

Sorry that doesn't help you much.

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