power steering

Hi all, I'm new to the forum and seek some wisdom. I recently purchased a T6 to convert, it has full service history, no warning lights or issues driving etc. But being curious, I looked under the engine bay today and saw a small yellow droplet next to the timing belt and some staining around...

Need to top up the fluid, checked today because I felt it was a bit heavy. After reading threads on here I decided to check myself. Lo and behold, low!!! I can’t see any possible leaks so going to top up and see how it goes. Can you use any power steering fluid?

I have read every post but I cannot find anybody describing the same problems I am having. Hopefully, someone will have some advice for me. The van is a 2016 T6 Euro5 T32 LWB 4Motion Startline 140 manual CAAC. I had the cambelt, water pump and alternator changed on the van by a local garage...

Fun and games today Steering has felt heavy at low speeds recently so sorted all the air in the tyres today. But at the same time orange warning light appeared on the dash. Now the steering is sounding noisy and creaky. Fluid looks low so got some from Halfords - after the system couldn’t say...

Driving earlier and my power steering failed as went to make a turn pulled in a got a warning message instructing to restart power. Did this and warning disappeared but red battery light came on. Managed to drive short distance home without power steering. Have restarted engine a couple of...

Is the correct power steering fluid for a 2016 T6 , caac engine, fully synthetic. I have looked in the owners manual and can't find any information I had a look online but got conflicting information. Does VW stipulate any particular type. Mine needs a small topping up in the reservoir and we...

Hi all having just purchased a t6 from VW Listers, I have a few issues with the van one of which is a whining noise at idle and gets louder after a long (ish) journey. Listers are saying this is normal but to me it sounds like the steering pump is on its way out. The van has done 70k and is 5...

I have recently converted a 2016 t6 shuttle into a camper, one of the main differences I have found between the t6 and my old t5 is the extremely light steering. Whilst I am getting used to it, and it causes no problems, I have tried without success to find if the steering power assist can be re...

Has any one changed there power steering pump on there van with on air con just trying to figure out if it can be done with out completely removing air con compressor just may be in bolt it and move out the way enough to get pump out thanks

Afternoon All. My power steering rack is leaking oil and I've a noise when steering at low speed. Anyone encountered this before and can offer a solution. Cheers

Hi folks, I have got an annoying squeak coming off the steering column. It’s related to the adjustment lever because when I release it the squeaky noise goes away. I have randomly sprayed silicon in the column but in one day the mouse was back.

Hi all. Has anyone had any experience with replacing power steering pumps? My dealer has informed me that’s it’s weeping oil and recommends it to be replaced. The van is due a cam belt and water pump which they have quoted £890 to conduct the work, PLUS a further £968 to replace the power...

Hi guys New to the forum so first and foremost hello. Hoping some one could shed some light. Got 19 plate caravelle 204 DSG. Had for about 4 months. I Was driving yesterday and notice the engine sounded different and noticeably when going down hill and engine braking it was really...

Hi My van has developed slight play in the steering wheel which has been checked twice by the dealers who say it's fine … which I disagree with ! On duel carriage ways at 60mph moving the steering wheel continually from side to side is annoying to say the least . After a week of doing a lot of...

Used t6 column - needs new locking lever - this one was shortened for wav mod. £25 plus postage

Hello everyone, On our 2015 T6, after having a new auxiliary drive belt tensioner fitted, we now notice a squealing/screeching belt sound when we have the steering wheel at full lock. Our garage reckons it has shown up a problem with the alternator pulley tensioner. Now saying that we can't...

Hi just after any advice regarding a potential issue with van steering. Just collected van from service and first mot at a trusted I have used for years. Mechanic mentioned on collection that I should book it in to dealer to be looked at under warranty due to him observing a light steering...

Hi is anyone's steering exceptionally light? And can anything be done to stiffen it?

I bought my T6 Kombi last week (privately) and noticed it made a low whirring sound that varied with engine speed when low speed manoeuvring. It was pretty quiet though and I was probably too excited so didn't somehow think to mention it at the time. I notice it again today and realised it only...

Whilst showing friend my camper today was embarrassed that I did not know what this was (picture below) Can someone put me out of my misery please?