steering

  1. removing the steering wheel

    how do you remove the steering wheel from a 55plate seat ibiza fr any ideas
  2. Power Steering

    Hi, just wondering, do I check the power steering fluid with the ignition on or off? I checked the level with nothing on and it seems fine, but steering is making whining noises on full lock. A friend says my steering is heavy compared to his audi. Thanks.
  3. HAYLEY_TDI

    Cupra R Steering wheel problem

    I have brought a cupra r steering wheel off ebay for my boyfriends MK 4 Ibiza and the airbag does not fit!! The steering wheel is exactly the same size so p*ssed off any one know why that is ? and does anyone know where i can get hold off a cupra air bag please? otherwise i will have 2...
  4. Donnyboy

    Steering squealing

    Was out in the car at lunch time and noticed a very loud squealing noise when turning left. It was ok when i went home, but on returning to work after jet washing the car it started as I got to the car park. It happened about 30mph and about 10mph...but not when the cars sitting parked and...
  5. steering when turning left very tight and then a bang!

    Hi Guys, Need some help/advise........ When leaving my street i turned left and the steering become very tight and then i heard a big bang!:headhurt: stopped and got out and couldnt see anything....car drives fine and goes left to right on full lock fine. I noticed that on my journey to work...
  6. Horrible Noise = Power Steering??

    Morning Gents, Just drove into work and as i arrived in the car park and turned into a space there was a horrible noise coming from the engine bay and some vibration from the steering wheel. My instant though was Power Steering Pump or fluid? I would have though that there would be a...
  7. steering wheel

    hello i wonder if any of yous can help me i have just passed my driving test and have brought a mk2 2 ibiza in yellow and there is one thing i dont like and thats the steering wheel i wondered if i could fit a mk3 one do they fit many thanks nick
  8. Power Steering?

    Hi all, just a quick question for all you out there....My car has started to make some awful noises when steering and the wheel even feels juddery sometimes.....Is that my powewr steering pump knackered or just the belt? Another quick one....any of you with a mk2 live in cornwall ....I am...
  9. Removing Steering Rack 2.0 8v

    Hi guys, Going to remove my steering rack tonight to try and find an oil leak. Any tips on doing so? Seems straight forward enough but thought I would ask just incase. 1997 2.0 8v Thanks
  10. Mk II Leon heavy stiff steering

    Hello, I bought an '07 Leon 2.0TDI sport about 3 months ago. Only low miles (5K) but very suddenly, maybe over the period of a day or two the steering has become quite stiff and heavy. I bought the car from a VW dealer who did a quick diagnostic check and found no fault with the power...
  11. Power Steering Pump Issues

    My mum has a 54 plate 1.2 SX Ibiza (Petrol) which has barely done 30k. She rarely does long journey's as she lives in a small village which pretty much has everything around her she needs. Recently she went out for a drive and a warning light came up on the dash for the power steering. I...
  12. james walker

    creaky groany steering

    guys, just got a creaky groany sound when on full lock, and or pulling off curbs, sounds like something stuck and groaning to release.... hard to explain, only does it when i turn full lock round a corner, or pull off a curb?? any ideas, had the wheels off when fitting my porsche brakes on...
  13. Power steering pipe for Leon Cupra R

    Hi people I am after the long power steering pipe, has anyone got one or alternatively know where i can get one from???? Cheers (if any more information is needed please let me know)
  14. ibizadoyle

    steering wheel

    hey guys does the facelift ibiza 130 steering wheel fit the pre facelift ibiza 130?? thanks simon
  15. somie2k

    Knocking noise after steering rack replaced

    after just having my steering rack replaced i now have a loud knocking noise when i am turning some one pointed out that my top mounts dont seem to be sitting right and my left wheel is sitting far back!!! anyone any ideas on what could be causing this????
  16. AlexGSi2000

    Removing steering wheel

    Was just wondering if anyone could tell me how to remove the steering wheel on a cupra. Iv got a really annoying scraping noise coming from just behind the wheel when I turn, its really irritating. Im going to disconnect the battery for 30mins before I start taking the steering wheel apart...
  17. pacm0n

    New Steering Rack on Seat Leon FR???

    Hi, Took my car in for its 1st service on Saturday and I asked them to have a quick look at the steering as it has been making a squeaking noise and a slight knocking noise when stationary and vigoursly turning the wheel from left to right. Anyway......cut a long story short, they advised...
  18. matylad

    Help: Power Steering Pipe & Gearbox Oil

    Im going to be sorting a few jobs out over the next few weeks one of which involves changing the power sterring pipe that runs over the top of the gearbox the other is replacing the gearbox oil. I've priced up the pipe for the power steering...its £116 + VAT:headhurt: Do I need anything else...
  19. loveturbopower

    Mega bad steering....

    Hi guys, had a little issue with my cars steering for a couple of months, it wasnt so bad at first but now its getting abit of a pain, just because i know its not right. Basically, it all started when i got a blowout on my drivers side tyre, i changed to my spare wheel and then got a new tyre...
  20. Steering prob altea

    Hi guys ive got a strange groaning-grinding noise from front end when steering left not as bad when turning right just wondering if anyone else got the same or had the same problem. Cheers guys
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