VW Golf Steering System Warning Light Fix #projectcars #vwgolf #diymechanic

Simple "how to" video showing you how to recalibrate the steering wheel sensor in your VW. This is shown on a Golf, but the fix will work on the majority of VW cars!

[thanassis]

Worked perfectly after battery replacement!thank you!

[PatrickHall]

Saved me a lot of trouble on my 2015 jetta Thanks!!!

[Gamesrock]

Cheers mate, this cleared the light on my dash after I had replaced my battery.

[opm]

Just worked first time on my Skoda octavia II. Thanks lad

[kennut]

Saw your video, changed to a new battery and all the indicators gone! Old battery was last changed on 22 August 2022! Thanks for the video and keep up for good work!

[bopinder]

Thanks a lot for this informative video

[AKActionJackson]

Thanks a lot for the tattorial, really helpful now to go see if it works !

[amazighhassaine]

Thank you very much you help me to solve problem it work 😍

[kensinn]

I have a 2013 Tiguan. Live in Florida, so not cold. Purchased it used about 6 months ago, with around 160K miles. In the recent 3-4 weeks, I have experiencing where the power steering does not engage “sometimes” when I START the car. It seems to happen after I drive the car for 20+ minutes, arrive at destination, and turn off the car, where subsequently upon starting the car “shortly” within 1-30 minutes, the power steering goes out/away and eventually the power steering light turns on. I phrased it this way, because the red power steering light does not always immediately turn on when the power steering is out. I have tested the battery with my multimeter and it shows 12.5V with the car off, and 13.9V when idling. So, I guess I can eliminate the alternator as a problem. The fuses have been checked. Because it has been intermittent, it just doesn't seem to indicate a problem with the steering column. No other indicator lights are on. I am looking for an OBD sensor that will work with my VW Tiguan, so no codes yet.

[philmccormick]

Brilliant video, exactly what I had after changing the battery. Keep posting the videos you just saved me a probably expensive trip to the dealership 👍👍👍👍👍

[priincemani]

I do this but it seems to be only a temporary fix, when i switch the car off again, and drive later the steering goes heavy again

[golfr]

Saved me alot of time with my r, thanks

[crip]

it worked on my 2010 Volkswagen golf tsi

[GaryTaylorvw]

Hi mate is there a way to delete the steering warning light permanently? Doing an engine swap and easier to do a full loom swap, only I can’t use the oem steering rack, I’m fitting a Toyota electric / hydraulic pump for the existing hydraulic rack

[Super_Lancashire]

Hi Tim, i was driving in my polo and the same light came on and my power steering went stiff and hard to turn.
I've since then checked the fuses under the steering wheel and on top of the battery. Checked fluid, none leaking. Any idea mate? Thanks👍

[rasoldorian]

If the wheels have balance problems, does this cause the yellow light on the steering wheel not to be removed? Even if you do your method?

[kylemole]

Hi, I have recently changed my starter motor in which the battery has been disconnected to do so.. Since connecting back up I have amber steering light same as yours, but also my power steering isn’t there, very heavy.. I do have Rear right wheel speed sensor down, Could this really be the reason my steering won’t ‘reset’ and continues to have no power steering and shows light ? Cheers

[still_becoming]

I have a Suzuki Swift (2022) the battery went flat, I replaced with a brand new one. The steering fluid icone came up and it wouldn't let me start the car.
Then after a few minutes it disappears and I can start the car again normally.
What does it mean ?

[SentinelOneLove]

Brilliant video but sadly didn't work on my 2007 VW Touran 2.0 TDI.. Red light would illuminate intermittently and get heavy steering ..
( UPDATE )
I still havent an explanation why this hack seems to have worked and was only done purely out of frustration of being told i needed an expensive replacement rack, , I tapped the end of the steering rack at the track rod end with a heavy hammer it seems to have solved my problem.. the Amber steering light went out and hasn't come back on in over 18 month's ( touch wood ) .
Can anyone explain how and why this might have solved my issue ?
73s

[stephenbuchholz]

Ive got an 09 Tiguan that the steering went out...i looked for the bad fuse and found they were good (even the 80amp) but when I went to start it the key turned but no response from the dash, not key insert alarm (door open) . The dash will show the door open... I tried clearing the voltage after disconnecting the battery... still no luck. Plugged in the obII but it would not connect