Hello There,
I am pretty new to this community, but i really need some guidance here.
Took my 55Reg Golf GTI to a indy garage for Cambelt change. He was the cheapest at our place coming n at 440 quid. He rung me in the morning to say the steering sensor has gone faulty and the whole steering rack needs replacement and he quoting me 700 pounds for that job.
Got to drive the car a while ago and the steering feels really heavy and it does not balance itself (he said it was the faulty sensor on the steering rack that is the issue) . Apparently , he has seen this happen on two other golfs before.
When cam belt is changed, the battery needs to be disconnected and when battery is connected back - the steering sensor needs to kick back in to help the steering wheel balance itself, which is during the first 20-50 meters. Apparently it is only required initially when the car is driven after a battery reconnect, the sensor is not required during a normal stop / start.
He has tried balancing the wheel by turning it full circle left and right but it has not resolved the issue. My dashboard which was spot less is now illuminated with ABS, Steering wheel, Air bag alarms
I find it quite hard to believe. I really hope someone out here could confirm this for me. I have a feeling that i am being taken for a ride.
Thanks
Viks