antonialang99

Skoda Superb Diesel Heavy Steering

I'm having some rather annoying issues with my 2016 Skoda Superb diesel with 215262 km on the clock. The steering feels heavier than usual, almost like the power steering is cutting in and out. Sometimes the steering wheel vibrates or shakes a bit, especially at lower speeds. My suspicion is a defective steering angle sensor, possibly faulty coding. Could this be the culprit? Anyone else experience this? I'm trying to avoid sensor replacement if I can. Is it worth investigating the electronic stability system?

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Sounds familiar. Had similar issues with my older Volvo, though symptoms varied a bit. Did you check the sensor connections or any recent work done around the steering components?

Interesting, connections seem fine, no visible damage. What was the fix on your Volvo? Was it a simple steering sensor replacement or something more involved? Did you also have to do a wheel alignment afterwards?

Yes, the Volvo needed a new steering sensor. Sensor failure caused similar issues – the electronic stability system was throwing errors and the steering felt off. Wheel alignment is recommended after sensor replacement, as it ensures everything is calibrated correctly. Is it definitely the sensor? If the symptoms are consistent, I would advise going to a workshop.

Took the Skoda to a local workshop. The steering angle sensor was indeed defective, likely the coding as suspected. Sensor replacement and a wheel alignment later, and the electronic stability is back online. Total cost was 195€. Thanks for the advice, it was spot on!

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