Hi,

I have VCDS Lite and would like to scan my power steering as it is currently not working. I went through the modules but couldn't see where I would fine the power steering information. The car is 2006 Fabia VRS.

I'd like to work out if it is a sensor, power steering pump, wiring (already changed battery).

Many thanks

Kev

44 is the address of power steering

Hi All,

I did a VCDS Scan and the results are below. I have no warning light on the dash.

The only thing I can see on the scan is Group 004 which says to Too Low which I think is the steer aid sensor reference voltage. What does this mean? Any help would be really appreciated. I have already changed the battery as I was hoping that was the issue.

Thanks Kev

Hi

You need to check wiring to steering sensor for any faults and possibly you will have to renew steer sensor,You are correct that measuring block 4.3 is steer aid sensor voltage to low, Also see Ross Tech Wiki description as follows.

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• 1 01290 - Reference Voltage Steering Assist
  
  • 1.1 01290 - Reference Voltage Steering Assist: Short to Plus
    
    • 1.1.1 Possible Symptoms
      
    • 1.1.2 Possible Causes
      
    • 1.1.3 Possible Solutions
      
    • 1.1.4 Special Notes
      

    [*]1.2 01290 - Reference Voltage Steering Assist: Short to Ground

    • 1.2.1 Possible Symptoms
      
    • 1.2.2 Possible Causes
      
    • 1.2.3 Possible Solutions
      
    • 1.2.4 Special Notes
      

01290 - Reference Voltage Steering Assist

01290 - Reference Voltage Steering Assist: Short to Plus

Possible Symptoms

• Malfunction Indicator Light (MIL) ON
  
• Power Steering not working
  

Possible Causes

• Wiring and/or Connector(s) from/to Sensor for Power Steering (G250) faulty
  
• Sensor for Power Steering (G250) faulty
  

Possible Solutions

• Check Wiring and/or Connector(s) from/to Sensor for Power Steering (G250)
  
• Check/Replace Sensor for Power Steering (G250)
  

Special Notes

• When found in VW Polo (6R/9N), Skoda Fabia (5J/6Y), Skoda Roomster (5J), Seat Ibiza (6J/6L) etc. Steering Aid:
  
  • Check Measuring Value Block (MVB) 002.1 & 004.3
    

01290 - Reference Voltage Steering Assist: Short to Ground

Possible Symptoms

• Malfunction Indicator Light (MIL) ON
  
• Power Steering not working
  

Possible Causes

• Wiring and/or Connector(s) from/to Sensor for Power Steering (G250) faulty
  
• Sensor for Power Steering (G250) faulty
  

Possible Solutions

• Check Fuse(s)
  
• Check Wiring and/or Connector(s) from/to Sensor for Power Steering (G250)
  
• Check/Replace Sensor for Power Steering (G250)
  

Special Notes

• When found in VW Polo (6R/9N), Skoda Fabia (5J/6Y), Skoda Roomster (5J), Seat Ibiza (6J/6L) etc. Steering Aid:
  
  • Check Measuring Value Block (MVB) 002.1 & 004.3
    

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Group 2.1 could be wrong if the steering wheel was not being moved.