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helena_shadow52
Skoda Octavia Electric Steering Column Problem
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helena_shadow52 (Author)
Thanks for the suggestion. I checked the fuses, and they're fine. I tried to manually adjust the column while activating the electric adjustment, but it didn't work. There's no noise. What do you mean by 'mechanical obstruction'? Where should I look?
linaberger10
By 'mechanical obstruction', I meant something blocking the column's movement, like debris. But since you tried moving it manually and there's no noise, that's less likely. My BMW had a broken wire in the steering column. Since the error is stored and you checked the fuses, a workshop should check the wiring and connections. It sounds like a professional diagnosis is needed.
helena_shadow52 (Author)
Sincere thanks for the insightful response and shared experiences. Following the recommendation, I took the car to a workshop. They found a defective cable connection, as suspected. The electric steering column adjustment is working again, and it cost 95€. Your help sped things up.
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linaberger10
I understand the issue. I had a similar steering problem on my old BMW 5 Series, but it was a different system. The error pointed to the electric adjustment, and the column was stuck. Did you check the fuses? Also, try gently moving the column while adjusting it. Sometimes, a simple obstruction can cause the error. Is there any noise when you try to adjust it, like clicking or grinding?