Skoda Octavia power steering warning light
Variant: 1968 pd8v 140bhp diesel
Model Year: 2005
Categories:
Steering, Suspension, Brakes, Wheels & Tyres
Power steering warning light on dashboard ( orange/NOT red ) is on permanently. Several have had a look and it seems it's a problem with a sensor or probe, and although it can be put out for short periods by one and another, I can't seem to get it fixed for good. The steering works perfectly OK, and it seems ridiculous to replace the steering rack just to eliminate this warning light. Any suggestions gratefully received
Posted: Aug 12, 2011 (13 years ago)
did you try and check the fluid level?
Posted Aug 17, 2011 (13 years ago)
To solve this, it could be very simple.
With the engine running, simply rotate the steering to extreme left, then rotate it to extreme right and voilá, warning lights off.
The reason the warning light came on could be to do with disconnecting the battery for more than a particular time lapse (apparently 30 minutes). When doing this, it loses the steering angle sensor calibration (or setting or whatever).
This very simple remedy worked for me. Our problem occurred after we replaced the alternator. Needing to disconnect the battery proved the root of the problem. Doing a search online came up with this very simple explanation. Too simple I thought, but it worked!
I hope this can help heaps of people to avoid costly and unnecessary repairs - and worry
With the engine running, simply rotate the steering to extreme left, then rotate it to extreme right and voilá, warning lights off.
The reason the warning light came on could be to do with disconnecting the battery for more than a particular time lapse (apparently 30 minutes). When doing this, it loses the steering angle sensor calibration (or setting or whatever).
This very simple remedy worked for me. Our problem occurred after we replaced the alternator. Needing to disconnect the battery proved the root of the problem. Doing a search online came up with this very simple explanation. Too simple I thought, but it worked!
I hope this can help heaps of people to avoid costly and unnecessary repairs - and worry
Posted Mar 14, 2015 (9 years ago)
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