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Sprinter Electric Steering Problems

My 2012 Sprinter with a Gasoline engine has electric steering problems. Has anyone experienced this?

Summary of the thread

A 2012 Sprinter with a gasoline engine experienced electric steering problems, characterized by a vibrating steering wheel and poor handling. A similar issue was resolved by identifying a bad connection in the steering system, specifically a faulty plug connection. The suggested solution was to have the vehicle professionally checked, which confirmed a defective cable connection, resolving the issue.

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alfred_moore3

I had something similar happen on my Sprinter. Is your steering wheel shaking or vibrating at all? Mine was doing that, and the handling felt super spongy. Turned out to be a bad connection in the steering system. Have you checked the pressure hose? It might be worth a look.

friedricheule32 (community.author)

Thanks for the tip. Yes, the steering wheel vibrates, and handling is off. Where exactly was the bad connection on your van?

alfred_moore3

It was tough to pinpoint exactly, honestly. Started with the same symptoms you described vibrating steering wheel, spongy feeling, and the power steering felt like it was failing. It needed more effort to turn. I ended up taking it to a workshop. They checked the steering rack and eventually found a faulty plug connection. I'd recommend getting it checked out professionally.

friedricheule32 (community.author)

Appreciate the advice. I had the van checked, and it was indeed a defective cable connection, as suspected. Repair cost was 95€. All good now.

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