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Passat sweeking when wheel turns

  • 03-08-2009 8:59am
    #1
    $ausage$
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 691 ✭✭✭


    :confused:

    Hi,

    I have a VW Passat 1.9TDi 2003 and whne the car is not moving or say i am parking (low speed) and I turn the steering wheel I get a awful squeeking, almost as loud as a fan belt. I have checked the PS fluid and it is fine.

    I am a bit worried as I need this acr for work and dont want to leave it in to my garage if its just something small.

    If you need mroe details just shout

    Oh its when stearing both ways

    1Love

    Jonny


Comments

  • #2
    anon11
    Closed Accounts Posts: 131 ✭✭anon11


    Seized freewheel altenator pulley is the most common problem on these:) Check the condition of the fan belts etc and tensioner


  • #3
    Snowie
    Closed Accounts Posts: 22,048 ✭✭✭✭Snowie


    power steering belt.


  • #4
    $ausage$
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 691 ✭✭✭$ausage$


    are these nice cheep issues? :) how many hours work you think? any long term damage if left?


  • #5
    jackblack99
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 104 ✭✭jackblack99


    is it not the tensioners. bout 200 euro to fix in all i think. i wouldnt say youd do any damaged by driving it. better get it checked though


  • #6
    Seth Brundle
    Moderators, Politics Moderators Posts: 41,242 Mod ✭✭✭✭Seth Brundle


    You shouldn't turn the steering when not moving anyhow! Its not good for either the tyres or the power steering system.


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  • #7
    anon11
    Closed Accounts Posts: 131 ✭✭anon11


    What???:rolleyes:


  • #8
    Mr Benevolent
    Closed Accounts Posts: 12,456 ✭✭✭✭Mr Benevolent


    Ideally you should be moving (even if very slowly) when you turn the wheel as you could create uneven tire wear and extra loads on the PS pump. It'll only cause very slightly more wear though.


  • #9
    Crosshair
    Closed Accounts Posts: 81 ✭✭Crosshair


    This will be a seized alternator freewheel pulley, depend how long its being going on may also need the tensioner damper replaced also (will be wet with oil if needs replacing).


  • #10
    cantdecide
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 11,465 ✭✭✭✭cantdecide


    You do mean it's engine related, right?? I've been getting a very loud squeak/ squawk from the front suspension of my 02 passat when I turn. My mechanic looked at it and said it was a ball joint - he pulled the cover off and re-greased it which worked for about a fortnight. Now the noise is back again.


  • #11
    Seth Brundle
    Moderators, Politics Moderators Posts: 41,242 Mod ✭✭✭✭Seth Brundle


    If a balljoint is worn then no amount of grease wiped against it will undo the wear. It needs to be replaced!
    Also I always thought that the covers were sealed.


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  • #12
    cashmni1
    Closed Accounts Posts: 629 ✭✭✭cashmni1


    It could be a soft shock also, putting access ware and loads on the bushings. Happened me jsut before the shock failed completly. When it fails though, the noise from the suspension is very loud and you will be afraid to drive the car.


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