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polo 9n3 1.4tdi power steering failure

Posted: Fri Jul 02, 2021 11:06 am
by bmx421
Hi all,

my power steering randomly cut out (luckily while just pulling up next to my house)

no dash warning lights
no fault codes when scanned
fuses are okay
battery running at 12.2v when off
battery running at 14v when running
fluid level is good
no leaks

does anyone have any suggestions?
also does anyone know if it is possible to test the power steering pump if I take it off the car?

Re: polo 9n3 1.4tdi power steering failure

Posted: Fri Jul 02, 2021 11:54 am
by iichel
Broken pump is a common failure

Re: polo 9n3 1.4tdi power steering failure

Posted: Fri Jul 02, 2021 10:19 pm
by amer6R
If you have VCDS i can help you diagnose if the pump is dead.

Re: polo 9n3 1.4tdi power steering failure

Posted: Sat Jul 03, 2021 5:01 pm
by bmx421
amer6R wrote: Fri Jul 02, 2021 10:19 pm If you have VCDS i can help you diagnose if the pump is dead.
i have VCDS lite version 1.2?

Re: polo 9n3 1.4tdi power steering failure

Posted: Sat Jul 03, 2021 5:01 pm
by bmx421
amer6R wrote: Fri Jul 02, 2021 10:19 pm If you have VCDS i can help you diagnose if the pump is dead.
i have VCDS lite version 1.2?