Volkswagen Polo IV (2002-2005) - 02 1.4 tdi Temp loss of electric powered steering | Technical matters | Back Room Forum

Sat 27 Dec 2008 05:50

02 1.4 tdi Temp loss of electric powered steering - alan kearn

I recently did a 360 degree tight turn and when I came to the end of it and straighten up the steering the power was completely lost from my powered steering. I pulled into the side of the road and turned off the engine to give me time to think what to do next. When I restarted the engine the power was back to the steering and no more problems with it on 10 miles back to home. I presume it was the tight (full lock) turn that cause it to misbehave but is this normal if you do a tight turn, or have I a problem in the making. This is as I have explained in my post header is electric assisted power steering not hydraulic.

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Edited by Dynamic Dave on 27/12/2008 at 09:39

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