Power Steering pump...

[TSIspirit]

Just got back from a service - asked them to check out the PS pump as it's been getting heavy when pulling away...Dealer quoted £727 just for the part ~£900 inc labour.

Can anyone recommend a good independent that can do it for less in the Lancaster area?

[Tech1e]

They aren't cheap but the likes of ECP can do them for about £250-£300.

[TSIspirit]

That's what I've seen elsewhere, thanks just the labour thats left to worry about! Plus I still wonder about the steering angle sensor - is it possible that's misreporting SA and therefore pump not kicking in properly? http://www.briskoda.net/forums/topic/397997-pas-wheeal-still-hard-to-turn-after-replacing-power-steering-pump/

Edited 24 August, 2016 by TSIspirit

[Tech1e]

It's possible however they have done the diagnosis.

[TSIspirit]

It's possible however they have done the diagnosis.

True, I'm just concerned they were only having a quick look as part of the service...Will get a second opinion before having any work done just to be safe, don't want to burn a chunk of cash and not resolve the problem!

[TSIspirit]

****Update****

Well I plugged my diagnostic cable into my Surface...saved a log of the error ('low voltage') and cleared it, not had a problem since, power steering back to being fully functional. I don't think the dealer had actually done a diagnosis, just gone for the most expensive part to replace. Going to have a word with Skoda Head office. 2 Dealers have tried it on now, first was a quote for a major service including cambelt replacement for my 1.2TSI which has a chain not a belt as confirmed by dealer #2 who was shocked that dealer #1 would try it on like that. Dealer #2 then quoted £900 for new pump inc. labour. 

Still...at least the power steering is back :p