rudolfmystic1
Vectra steering problem
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A 2006 Vauxhall Vectra is experiencing steering issues, with symptoms including intermittent power steering failure and excessive steering wheel vibration. The suspected cause is a faulty steering angle sensor, potentially due to incorrect coding. A similar issue was resolved by recalibrating the sensor at a workshop, suggesting that professional inspection and recalibration might be necessary to restore proper steering function.
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rudolfmystic1 (community.author)
Good to know I'm not alone! Yeah, it was pretty sudden, honestly. One day everything was fine, the next I felt like I was wrestling a bear every time I turned the wheel. Any idea what fixed it for you? Was it definitely the steering angle sensor?
idapeters17
Yup, sounds exactly like what I went through. It's almost certainly the steering angle sensor. I messed around with it for ages, checking wheel alignment and everything, but in the end, I had to bite the bullet and take it to a workshop. They sorted it out pretty quickly and recalibrated the sensor. Cost me about 195€ all in. Honestly, it's probably worth getting it checked professionally, as electronic stability is essential.
rudolfmystic1 (community.author)
Okay, that's super helpful! Thanks a lot for sharing your experience. Sounds like a trip to the mechanic is in order. Will get the steering angle sensor checked out. Hopefully, a recalibration will do the trick and I will be back on the road in no time. Appreciate the advice!
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idapeters17
Woah, that sounds rough! I had something similar happen with my Vectra. Steering getting heavy and a wobble? Definitely rings a bell. Did it happen suddenly, or did it build up over time?