Power steering. loss of power steering

[AngryQ5]

So i have a 13 q5 2.0.

All of a sudden the powers steering got really heavy. And yet drivable.

Basic symtoms (*) from straight it will turn about 5 degrees both side without much problem. But after that it gets really heavy needing to use two arm force to maneuver.

I was lowered on hnr springs and had flat bottom steering. Which non should really be the culprit. But had to take the springs off and put Oem springs so the dealer wont deny coverage.

The dealer will take a look tomoro and let me know but any of u had similar problems?

If i hadnt replaced the oem springs they would most likely deny coverage right?



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[Smittylube]

Sounds like the pump went out.

[Smittylube]

This might be our rack, I'm not sure. It has to be similar

[Smittylube]

I've had mine make some noise a time or two after it was pretty warm when turning- sort of like low fluid on a 'normal' PS setup. No failure yet.

[AngryQ5]

Mines havent made any noise nor previous signs. And according to my spring installer he said it was the whole rack and pinion...

Waiting on the verdict from the dealer.

Will report back tomorro ...

By the way i just hit 40 k

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[QUBE5]

Mines havent made any noise nor previous signs. And according to my spring installer he said it was the whole rack and pinion...

Waiting on the verdict from the dealer.

Will report back tomorro ...

By the way i just hit 40 k

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This is the first time I have heard of this happening to the 2.0L Q5. Did you get a warning/alert/light on the dash?

Good Luck and please share your experience with the dealership.

[will822]

So i have a 13 q5 2.0.

All of a sudden the powers steering got really heavy. And yet drivable.

Basic symtoms (*) from straight it will turn about 5 degrees both side without much problem. But after that it gets really heavy needing to use two arm force to maneuver.

I was lowered on hnr springs and had flat bottom steering. Which non should really be the culprit. But had to take the springs off and put Oem springs so the dealer wont deny coverage.

The dealer will take a look tomoro and let me know but any of u had similar problems?

If i hadnt replaced the oem springs they would most likely deny coverage right?



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Over on Audiworld.com there are a couple of posts regarding a recall for 2014-2015 SQ5 power steering failures but this is the first time I am hearing about a problem on Q5's. More info here: http://www.thecarconnection.com/news...power-steering

Did you get any warning messages on the dash?

[AngryQ5]

This is the first time I have heard of this happening to the 2.0L Q5. Did you get a warning/alert/light on the dash?

Good Luck and please share your experience with the dealership.

Nope dash was clean no warning lights or anything.. im waiting on them to call me sometime in the afternoon

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[AngryQ5]

Over on Audiworld.com there are a couple of posts regarding a recall for 2014-2015 SQ5 power steering failures but this is the first time I am hearing about a problem on Q5's. More info here: http://www.thecarconnection.com/news...power-steering

Did you get any warning messages on the dash?

I have seen that on the sq5s from previous posts but if i remeber correctly it wasnt much drivable? Cuz i seen them post pics of getting it towed.

In my case it acted as if there was half or 1/4 of a power there, weird feeling..

Will keep em updated...





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[Smittylube]

you may have regular normal power steering. I just looked up your car in Mitchell repair and it shows both electro mechanical as well as hydraulic.

[AngryQ5]

you may have regular normal power steering. I just looked up your car in Mitchell repair and it shows both electro mechanical as well as hydraulic.

I have no idea which one i have. To be honest when i opened the hood i did not see a PS reservoir. So i assumed i had electric but if anyone else who knows can chime in ....

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[AngryQ5]

Just received a phone call from the dealer they said they fixed it and it was the steering shaft.

SA did not fully explain the situation but all said and done under warranty thank god.

I will post up pic of what was done and also for any 2.0 guys there was a recall on crank case sensor or something .. ill post the invoice later

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[Smittylube]

Yes others have posted about the u-joint in the shaft or the slip joint getting tight and binding. I would just have to think you should feel it coming on, but....................

[q5 dave]

what dealer did you go to? I'm almost at 44k

[AngryQ5]

I get it serviced at biener audi in great neck ny. Never been to anyother places but havent had any problem there so far.

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[AngryQ5]

Here is the invoice

The second line is the recall

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[Smittylube]

Warrantee or OOP?

[AngryQ5]

Warrantee or OOP?

Sorry pic got cut off everything is NC. Under warranty.


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[QUBE5]

I'm glad to hear that they resolved this for you.

[AngryQ5]

I'm glad to hear that they resolved this for you.

Thank you... dilemma whether i should keep stock springs on or lower it back ....

Leaning towards leaving it just stock all the installation costs are killing me ....

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[QUBE5]

Thank you... dilemma whether i should keep stock springs on or lower it back ....

Leaning towards leaving it just stock all the installation costs are killing me ....

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Yeah, I can certainly see those costs adding up. Personally, I've been waiting till I'm out of warranty or if VW is going to buy my Q5 TDI back. My situation is a bit different though, but you may want to wait a thousand miles or so to see how the repair holds up and then make a determination so you don't have to go through install and uninstall again if something was to happen with the repair between now and then... just in case.