electro_bits   10 #1 Posted July 5, 2014 Right im a mechanic also but I cannot get my head around this problem, if any one can help me it would be much appreciated. I have a vw Passat b5 which I bought a few weeks ago to do up since then the 'steering column lock defective' light shows up on screen and the red steering wheel light comes on, if u turn the vehicle off with this problem the car will not start at all. But however if you reset the fault using a scanner or vag com, it clears itself and the car starts until next time. I took the car to a couple of lads in Southampton who deal with these sort of problems, they took the column out and replaced the switches and it was working fine for a week until it came back on. Dealers want over £1000 to repair was wondering if anyone had come across a similar problem and knew how to repair, also if I put another column on would that sort it out or would I have to get it coded? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Share this content via...
Xt500 Â Â 10 #2 Posted July 5, 2014 go on the passat forum and do a search or open a thread. Â ---------- Post added 05-07-2014 at 14:15 ---------- Â For a temporary solution, which was recently posted on the VWvortex forum: Â I haven't found a cure but I know how to prevent it from happening if you have this problem. (It obviously wasn't the seat belt ) When starting the car first push the key into the first stop, you'll notice the yellow steering wheel symbol on the dash. Wait a couple of seconds for it to turn off. Then push the key into the second stop the steering wheel symbol now turns red. Once again, wait a couple of seconds for it to turn off. Now go ahead and push the key in to start the car, it will be fine. If I try anything other than this sequence, the car has the steering lock problem. I have been using this for two weeks now and have not had a single problem. (Unless I tried something different.) It's important that you wait for the steering wheel symbol to clear the dash each time.... Â Been doing this for the past week and not had a single error yet. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Share this content via...
GRUSS Â Â 10 #3 Posted July 12, 2014 Sounds like it's having trouble recognising the key? Possible barrel or toroidal coil issue. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Share this content via...
