philippkoehler46
Seat Cordoba electric steering column issue
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philippkoehler46 (Author)
That's a great analogy with the TV antenna! Makes perfect sense. When you say 'connections,' are you talking about the ones right at the steering column motor, or are there other spots I should be checking? Any specific connectors that were problematic in your Astra? I'm not super familiar with the inner workings of the steering system, so any extra details would be a huge help!
dominikklein93
Yeah, I was talking about the connections at the motor, but also trace the wires back as far as you can easily see. On the Astra, it was a connector further up the line, almost hidden behind the dashboard. Honestly, if you're not comfortable digging around, and you're getting error codes, it might be worth a trip to a trusted workshop. A proper scan tool can pinpoint the exact location of the fault. Could save you a lot of time and potential headaches. Better safe than sorry when it comes to car steering.
philippkoehler46 (Author)
Just wanted to let you know I took it to the shop as you suggested. Turns out, it was a faulty connector, just like you thought! They replaced it, and the steering adjustment is working perfectly again. Cost me 95€, which is way better than a whole new steering column! Thanks again for your help; you saved me a ton of worry and money!
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dominikklein93
Whoa, sounds frustrating! I had a similar issue with my old Opel Astra. The electronic steering went haywire. First thing I'd check are the connections. Seems like you already suspect that, which is good. Have you tried wiggling the wires and connectors while someone else tries to adjust the steering? It's like when your old TV lost signal, and you had to jiggle the antenna cable. If it's just a loose connection, that might give you a clue.