Noise moving the steering - Official dealer estimated 3k€ repair

[Adr85]

3 hours ago, J.R. said:

You wont need to remove it, just use our eyes and ears and on your vehicle not Youtube.

 

Apologies, but, how can I do that?
As far as I undertood the comments in this post, first I need to remove the steering wheel to check if the problema persist, I'm wrong?

 

Thanks again for spent time answering me, appreciate.

[J.R.]

Remove the steering column cowl/shroud, noise may stop, use your eyes and ears.

 

If not remove the wheel, use your eyes and ears again.

 

There is not much left to say, you have to roll up your sleeves and get amongst it and use your senses or be taken for lots of money.

[Adr85]

2 hours ago, J.R. said:

Remove the steering column cowl/shroud, noise may stop, use your eyes and ears.

 

If not remove the wheel, use your eyes and ears again.

 

There is not much left to say, you have to roll up your sleeves and get amongst it and use your senses or be taken for lots of money.

Thank you, understood.

 

Start from the basic and discard the difrerent possiblities as you mentioned.

 

Tomorrow I'll going to other garage,ill tell you any news.

 

Thank you very very much!

[numskull]

So you didn’t remove the steering wheel cover? It is literally a five minute job. 

[Adr85]

7 hours ago, numskull said:

So you didn’t remove the steering wheel cover? It is literally a five minute job. 

Sorry but I didn't understand exactly what I must to do, remove the cover?

This?
   

   https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kItr0pIIAnM

[J.R.]

8 hours ago, numskull said:

So you didn’t remove the steering wheel cover? It is literally a five minute job. 

 

I think we are wasting our efforts here, I'm happy to help anyone who will help themselves, no more from me.

 

Yes ADR85, that is the steering cover/cowl/shroud we have been speaking of, I understand that it probably does not translate well.

 

Good luck.

Edited 28 November, 2023 by J.R.

[numskull]

2 hours ago, Adr85 said:

This?

 Yes! 👍🏻

[Adr85]

Morning fellows,
     After do all @numskulltold me, the noise still there.
In other garage, much more trusted, the worst scenario appears again: "the steering rack".

They will offer me 2 alternatives:
  - Repair the piece.
  - Replace the piece.

I don't have the prices yet, but only the new piece cost around 1000€.

 

I'm contacting with Skoda, both garages (official and non-official) told me the same "It's not logic in a car with 5 years and less than 50.000KM have this kind of problem, except a manufacter issue. The car haven't got guaranty but at least try to speak with Skoda assistance".

Thank you all for the advices, I learn so much.
If I have any notice I'll notice to you fellows!!

PD: The Three Wise Men will be lightly laden this year.... 😞

[numskull]

Luis,

Where is the noise actually being generated? What I mean is, is it at the top of the steering column or is it lower down?
 

Has the technician said it is the steering rack, the steering column or both items which need to be replaced? 
 

I think speaking to Skoda is a good idea as you may be able to get a goodwill payment from them, as these are not items which should fail so early in the life of any vehicle. 

[Coled]

I had a steering rack issue just a week or so ago. No noise or warning but whilst driving the display showed a red steering wheel and loss of power assistance. It was very heavy to steer just a few miles home. Independent VW/Skoda specialist had a look and found the steering rack had failed. Cost to replace about £2000. Fortunately the car was under warranty from where I had bought it from so they picked up the bill. For an item that had covered just over 50,000 miles and should last a long time, not impressed. Was it the state of our roads or bad luck? Either way, its fixed and I'm not out of pocket.  Find a garage you trust and they will sort it.  

[numskull]

5 hours ago, Coled said:

Cost to replace about £2000

FEEEEECK!!!! 😳

[Adr85]

Morning you all,

    Finally the problem appears, it's solved now and it was the steering (obviosly).

One month ago, before the noises, the car leave the road, just a little bit, but no little enougth hehe and then: the mess has maked...so, be careful and drive well 😭

 

Thanks you for all the answers, feedback and advices!! (I learn a little bit)

[Danoid]

3 hours ago, Adr85 said:

Morning you all,

    Finally the problem appears, it's solved now and it was the steering (obviosly).

One month ago, before the noises, the car leave the road, just a little bit, but no little enougth hehe and then: the mess has maked...so, be careful and drive well 😭

 

Thanks you for all the answers, feedback and advices!! (I learn a little bit)

Is that a section broken off? 😮

 

You didn’t attempt the Dakar rally did you?

[numskull]

On 01/03/2024 at 07:57, Adr85 said:

the car leave the road, just a little bit

Just a little bit??? Perhaps you should have mentioned this somewhat important fact at the start of the thread?