Doku Polo MJ 2002, No Power Steering (Solution)

Polo MJ 2002 - No power steering due to water ingress.


Affected vehicle identification numbers (VINs):
WVWZZZ9NZ2Y000000 - WVWZZZ9NZ2Y053100

Cause.
1. Plugs that are not fully inserted.
2. Water ingress due to a dislodged seal on the connector block and central connector for power supply at the pump unit.
3. Capillary action of the mass flow towards the longitudinal beam.


Solution:
1. Check if all plugs are fully inserted.
2. Spare part.
Starting from cable end number 9N2 Y 041 990, the main cable is sealed.

In vehicles manufactured before a certain production number, the grounding cables may be severely corroded.
that they need to be replaced.
The leaky cable must be sealed with sealant.
to be sealed from tube No. D 176 404 A2.