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jasmin_dunkel4
Falcon electric steering column defective
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jasmin_dunkel4 (Author)
The error is persistent, unfortunately. It's there every time I start the car. And yes, you're right, I do hear some faint clicking when I try to adjust it, but nothing moves. What was the solution for your Astra? I'm hoping it's not a major repair.
richard_crystal1
The clicking is a bad sign, sounds like the motor is trying but failing. With my Astra, it ended up being a faulty motor in the steering column adjustment mechanism. Sadly, after checking the fuses and connections myself I had to bite the bullet and take it to a workshop. They replaced the whole unit. I recommend you do the same.
jasmin_dunkel4 (Author)
Thanks for the advice! I appreciate you sharing your experience. I took it to my mechanic, and you were spot on. It was indeed a defective cable/plug connection, thankfully! They repaired it for 95€. I'm so relieved it wasn't more expensive. You've been a great help!
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richard_crystal1
Ugh, electric steering issues are the worst! I had a similar problem with my old Opel Astra a few years back. Different brand, I know, but the symptoms sound eerily similar. Was the error message persistent, or did it come and go? And did you notice any clicking sounds when trying to adjust the column?