Post by: MIJ_JAGGER on May 28, 2017, 01:01:59 am
Power steering decided to die out on me today, have the dreaded steering torque sensor fault (G269)
No doubt I have a few questions before I attempt to tackle this.
Found a company "BBA-REMAN" doing reconditioned racks for £350+vat exchange offer with lifetime warranty, anyone used them before? Or anyone have other recommended places?
Read something about having to take it to VW to flash a steering curve after install....what's this about?
Is it a fairly easy job? I've replaced wishbones etc which needed dropping subframe a bit...so I'd like to think I am able to do a task like this but any heads up would be brilliant! Ta
Mij
Post by: 99hagued on May 28, 2017, 07:58:09 pm
http://www.acspowersteering.co.uk
Post by: MIJ_JAGGER on May 28, 2017, 08:39:53 pm
I had the exact same problem as you a few years back red light of death. Bought a new gen3 rack from these guys for about £400 but I also needed the newer wiring loom which was about £90 from Tps. As for getting the new rack flashed I haven't done mine as all is working fine and they wanted to charge me £170 for something that would take 10min to do. Easy enough to fit if you have a ramp. Hope this helps.Thanks for your reply, appreciated
http://www.acspowersteering.co.uk
Yep was dreading this soon as I started hearing knocking.
Drove it back home without power steering and it drives so quietly without any knocking now lol but reminded me of the days of no power steering and trying to do 3 point turns lol
Couple of questions...
Did the rack come with new tie rods etc?
Gen3 rack is the mk6 one right? Is it a straight fit and compatible with the subframe
You wouldn't have the part number for the loom would you pal?
Ta
Post by: 99hagued on May 29, 2017, 01:29:51 am
Yes mate the new rack came complete with new tie rods and track rod ends. The gen3 rack is the latest revision rack and is a straight fit except for needing the newer wiring loom and it uses one less bolt to bolt it to the subframe. Part number for the loom is 1K2 971 111 AJI had the exact same problem as you a few years back red light of death. Bought a new gen3 rack from these guys for about £400 but I also needed the newer wiring loom which was about £90 from Tps. As for getting the new rack flashed I haven't done mine as all is working fine and they wanted to charge me £170 for something that would take 10min to do. Easy enough to fit if you have a ramp. Hope this helps.Thanks for your reply, appreciated
http://www.acspowersteering.co.uk
Yep was dreading this soon as I started hearing knocking.
Drove it back home without power steering and it drives so quietly without any knocking now lol but reminded me of the days of no power steering and trying to do 3 point turns lol
Couple of questions...
Did the rack come with new tie rods etc?
Gen3 rack is the mk6 one right? Is it a straight fit and compatible with the subframe
You wouldn't have the part number for the loom would you pal?
Ta
Post by: MIJ_JAGGER on May 29, 2017, 01:33:35 am
Top man!Yes mate the new rack came complete with new tie rods and track rod ends. The gen3 rack is the latest revision rack and is a straight fit except for needing the newer wiring loom and it uses one less bolt to bolt it to the subframe. Part number for the loom is 1K2 971 111 AJI had the exact same problem as you a few years back red light of death. Bought a new gen3 rack from these guys for about £400 but I also needed the newer wiring loom which was about £90 from Tps. As for getting the new rack flashed I haven't done mine as all is working fine and they wanted to charge me £170 for something that would take 10min to do. Easy enough to fit if you have a ramp. Hope this helps.Thanks for your reply, appreciated
http://www.acspowersteering.co.uk
Yep was dreading this soon as I started hearing knocking.
Drove it back home without power steering and it drives so quietly without any knocking now lol but reminded me of the days of no power steering and trying to do 3 point turns lol
Couple of questions...
Did the rack come with new tie rods etc?
Gen3 rack is the mk6 one right? Is it a straight fit and compatible with the subframe
You wouldn't have the part number for the loom would you pal?
Ta
Found a rack on eBay, off a mk6 it says,
1K0909144E- would you know if this is a gen3?
Post by: 99hagued on May 29, 2017, 02:11:23 am
Post by: MIJ_JAGGER on May 30, 2017, 07:45:14 pm
If it's off a mk6 then yes it will be mateThanks for that mate
Ordered a replacement from acs after your recommendation and a loom from tps, £295 and £96 down so far
Another question, as far as coding what will I need to do via vcds, I'll have to get someone to do it as I haven't got it so rather be properly equipped with the info
Post by: 99hagued on May 30, 2017, 08:42:17 pm
http://wiki.ross-tech.com/wiki/index.php/VW_Golf_(1K)_Steering_Assist
http://wiki.ross-tech.com/wiki/index.php/VW_Golf_(1J)_Brake_Electronics_(MK60)#Basic_Setting
Post by: MIJ_JAGGER on May 31, 2017, 01:40:22 pm
If I remember correctly the gen3 rack has a internal steering angle sensor which you need to disable in steering assist as there's another steering angle sensor on the steering column that it uses. Then do basic setting for steering angle in abs. Any problems give me a shout :happy2:Thanks mate!
http://wiki.ross-tech.com/wiki/index.php/VW_Golf_(1K)_Steering_Assist
http://wiki.ross-tech.com/wiki/index.php/VW_Golf_(1J)_Brake_Electronics_(MK60)#Basic_Setting
Post by: MIJ_JAGGER on May 31, 2017, 01:46:48 pm
Post by: MIJ_JAGGER on June 03, 2017, 10:16:24 pm
@99hagued @RetroRaz
Tried to get the coding done today, the amber steering sign won't go out and can't clear the fault
(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20170603/053f78937a0a3b8f69d9cf2fc8e3db1b.jpg)
(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20170603/18e28738461333d7b0e65c6151a8a553.jpg)
Power steering works perfectly and steering wheel returns after turning.
Just the amber steering symbol won't go out
Basic setting done amongst other things(Raz knows the details lol), What needs to be done to disable the steering angle sensor in the rack or do we have to do something else?
Ta
Post by: Christiank on June 03, 2017, 10:44:24 pm
Gen1-2 racks has seperate steering angle module at the steering wheel.
Gen3 rack has the steering angle sensor build in the rack.
Post by: MIJ_JAGGER on June 04, 2017, 12:15:43 am
Have you coded the Gen. 3 steering rack "G85" steering angle sensor to be off?I've been told by 99hagued to disable it in channel 009...do you know what to click or code to disable it, a screen shot maybe of the page?...just so RetroRaz knows cos he's doing it for me and we couldn't figure it out....would appreciate very much sir
Gen1-2 racks has seperate steering angle module at the steering wheel.
Gen3 rack has the steering angle sensor build in the rack.
Post by: SI-R32 on June 04, 2017, 06:17:47 am
http://www.hirscheautomotive.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/08/16_07_HI_InstallationGuides_VAG_Installation.pdf
Post by: RetroRaz on June 04, 2017, 08:26:17 am
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Post by: MIJ_JAGGER on June 04, 2017, 01:01:57 pm
For anyone else that has to do this
(google image)
Post by: MIJ_JAGGER on June 04, 2017, 01:02:56 pm
it should be channel 9 yes have a look at thisCheers
http://www.hirscheautomotive.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/08/16_07_HI_InstallationGuides_VAG_Installation.pdf
Post by: MIJ_JAGGER on June 04, 2017, 06:11:14 pm
This is what this forum is about! We need more people like that here
Thanks also to everyone else that replied to the thread
Post by: 99hagued on June 05, 2017, 01:55:52 am
All sorted! Special thanks to @99hagued (http://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/index.php?action=profile;u=9188) for advice and help from the start to end.
This is what this forum is about! We need more people like that here
Thanks also to everyone else that replied to the thread
No problem mate happy to help, glad you got it sorted