Steering column lock defective!

[Wagen Wheels]

Hi Guys,

Getting this error more & more often now when trying to start my 2010 Passat TDI. Since I only just replaced the battery with a heavy duty VARTA (Silver Dynamic 780CCA 78Ahr) in April, I notice the issue only occurs when its cold.

So before I book it in with the dealer just wondering if anyone else has seen this issue and could it be low voltage whilst cranking (I'll take battery back to the shop to get tested if that's the case) causing the fault which disappears once the key fob is removed & engine restarted.

I've even tried lately pushing the key fob in until all the lights go out before actually cranking the engine & turned off the headlights but like I said I'm not convinced it's a cold start issue or whether the immobiliser or steering column module is perhaps faulty or should I even try the spare key fob?

[Umai Naa!!]

The locking module on the steering cloumn is about to die. Get it booked in and sorted out ASAP.

[Wagen Wheels]

Yeap thx,

Just had the steering column lock electronics replaced today (part# VW3C0905861J) by dealership + 2 bolts (part# VWN91217601).
$554.25 repair all up.

[warrick]

good to hear you got it sorted.i am getting the same message in my CC,hope to get it done for your price.trying to find someone other than dealership that can do it up here in brissy. no pattern with mine though,can happen anytime and so far no more than once in a day and sometimes only once or twice a week.
cheers
warrick

[Umai Naa!!]

The ESCL is tied in with the immobiliser, so dealership only, I'm afraid.

[warrick]

just had a quote from my local stealership for this same part,approx $1200! unbelievable.
cheers