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I was taking my steering wheel out and pull the clock spring ribbon out. I rewind it bit now my steering is not working properly and the triangle light is on in the dash. Is there anything I can do yo repair it?
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drucifer
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Did you accidentally hit the esp button while futzing with the airbag and clock spring?
Ol'Rattler
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Yes. If you can't rewind the clock spring so it works, replace it.
Tdijarhead
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- 2003 TDI Jetta Daughters Car, 2001 TDI Beetle, Wife’s car, 2005 Golf TDI Mine, all 5 spds
There is a write up in tdi 101 about clocksprings. Mysteries unwound or something like that.
Clocksprings are pretty fussy, the triangle is probably a steering angle sensor code, but you would need a vcds to read and reset the sensor. The sensor is part of the clock spring, there is a little window in the upper right corner of the clockspring, the little yellow indicator needs to be in the window on installation.
I’m assuming your Jetta has ESP?
Just to be clear no air bag light......yet, right?
Clocksprings are pretty fussy, the triangle is probably a steering angle sensor code, but you would need a vcds to read and reset the sensor. The sensor is part of the clock spring, there is a little window in the upper right corner of the clockspring, the little yellow indicator needs to be in the window on installation.
I’m assuming your Jetta has ESP?
Just to be clear no air bag light......yet, right?
Tdijarhead
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I see you have at least a couple of other posts with other information about what you’ve done to your car and what it’s doing, starts and dies, replaced heater core, etc..
Maybe it would be a good idea to put all the info in one thread so we can read it and have all that information in one read. Instead of trying to piece together what your car is doing from several different threads.
Maybe it would be a good idea to put all the info in one thread so we can read it and have all that information in one read. Instead of trying to piece together what your car is doing from several different threads.
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Thank you all for the help. Regarding the esp button it does not change when I press it on dash.
To be clear I did rewind the clock spring but now my steering is making noise jerky and heavy.
So I will need replace the clock spring correct? I will do that and post back.
To be clear I did rewind the clock spring but now my steering is making noise jerky and heavy.
So I will need replace the clock spring correct? I will do that and post back.
Ol'Rattler
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How is that helpful? What does driveability, a heater core etc have to do with a clock spring problem?
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Ok I order a clock spring from ebay waiting on it. Can any one tell me if I should replace the ac drier since the ac lines was open for a few days? Is anything else I should know about the AC? should add some oil etc??? I looking for treads on the subject but I want to know if it is something that I don't know beside pressure test vacuum the system and ad the gas.
drucifer
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You should replace the drier anytime system is open. they are inexpensI've and good insurance. Try to add to the order you just made.
Ol'Rattler
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Actually if the AC system is left open for any length of time, the system should be evacuated, the dryer replaced and the system recharged with a measured amount of oil and refrigerant. Of course that only applies if you want the AC system to work properly.
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Thank you I did replace the dryer and planning to evacuate the system how much oil and gas I need on it?
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I replace the clock spring but my power steering still not working I try to turn the wheel and oil is coming out the power steering tank and ESP light still on.
drucifer
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There's a sticker on the core support . What does it say?
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On the dryer says r134a. 1co820191is that it?
drucifer
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Open the hood. Look to the left of the hood latch.
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I call the dealer they say the clock spring has nothing to do with the power steering. I have a vcd light it tell me out of range. I am at lost here because I see people saying it has to do with abs and power steering.
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drucifer
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post number three gets pretty specific. If you didn't replace the compressor and want to believe it is correct add .5 ounce for the new drier. All the info is there just take the time to read and comprehend the information.
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I call the dealer after replace the clock spring and power steering still not working but they say the clock spring has nothing to do whit power steering. I have a vcom lithe its say
Power data bus missing from instrument cluster P1650
Stering Angle sensor G85
Power data bus missing from instrument cluster P1650
Stering Angle sensor G85
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OK I will read the post I appreciate the help on the AC I will take of it as soon I find out what's going on with the power steering
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Thats funny just see your message I think my phone was blocking me to see all comments on this tread. Yes I do have ESP. I install a used clock spring will remove it now and see about the window you are talking about. I will let you know thanks
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My clock spring is set on the yellow window but my vcd light say it is out of range the program don't allow me to access the options to set it. How much would cost the program can I just rent it? I would like some help I am sure I don't want take it to the dealer if I can help.
thank you
thank you