Steviehay

Thanks.

Thanks. I can’t get near the alternator without removing a load of bits so will get it my next day off. I did replace the steering pump , got one from the local breakers yard. it’s as if the steering is partly working , warning light is still lit. Strange thing now is that the pump keeps running even when the ignition is switched off, only way to stop it is disconnecting the battery.

Cheers. Will try those suggestions

Sorry , missed the last bit. No, the battery doesn’t illuminate at ignition on.

Put a different battery on it , 12.6v at idle , still doesn’t go to 14.4v until the engine is revved

Thanks , I’ve checked the steering fluid , slightly low but not much. the 11.6 v is what was reading across the battery with the engine idling, goes to 14.4v and stays at that once the engine has been revved.

Hello everyone , looking for some help. I have a 2012 1.4 vrs dsg, have the usual problem of using oil and the occasional power steering problem if the car isn’t used for a few days . So , after sitting a couple of days , this time the power steering fault won’t clear. I’ve charged the battery which normally clears the fault. It’s a new battery. On start up, without touching the throttle, it’s showing 11.6v across the battery , rev the engine once ant it’s up to 14.4v and remains like that. I’ve checked the power feed to the power steering pump and it’s showing 14.4v . Also the oil level warning light is comes on even though the oil is at the max level on the dipstick. can anyone give me pointers what to try next? thanks.