chopperj

is there any other potential issues that would be worth testing for

Will the fault show up if it is either of those issues? as ive arranged to use the computer in the garage were i bought the car. Is there any point in looking for a second hand sensor / pump if i end up needing one or is there any were to buy spurious parts at good prices on line thanks for all your help this form is great

Flickering lights, dash board, interior lights and whining from front left of engine bay my 01 1.4 mpi with 67k miles comfort has a relay annoying problem with the power flickering there is a wine in the frunt left of the engine bay as you look form the driver seat and all electrical systems seem to be effected buy the flickering head lights, inside lights, dash lights, door light and the wining form the behind the passenger headlight is in time with the flickering as well it seems to be getting worse happens when siting still and some time at low revs it seems to effect the engines tick over in time with the flickering some time there is none at all for 15 min and then it will come back on regardless of speed rev steering angel or road surface i bought it only 2 days ago and am relay disappointed and relay want to try to put it right i live in Ireland and the cost of a new power steering unit form skoda is 800€ and the steering angel sensor is 80€ so id really like some advice on how to diagnose it fully as not to waste money on parts as im very broke fi any one has a good resource to get cheaper parts than having to go to my main dealer would also be a great help