2013 A4 steering feel
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2013 A4 steering feel
Anyone else notice something funky with the new electric assist steering of recent vintage? On center feel is sloppy and it feels as the vehicle darts slightly to the right and left as the assist level goes in and out.
Think I have a programming issue? Car has 200 miles on it and Audi / ZF steering has always been best in world.
Think I have a programming issue? Car has 200 miles on it and Audi / ZF steering has always been best in world.
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Anyone else notice something funky with the new electric assist steering of recent vintage? On center feel is sloppy and it feels as the vehicle darts slightly to the right and left as the assist level goes in and out.
Think I have a programming issue? Car has 200 miles on it and Audi / ZF steering has always been best in world.
Think I have a programming issue? Car has 200 miles on it and Audi / ZF steering has always been best in world.
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Audi has acknowledged that there is a "comfort" problem with the new electric servo steering, that matches your symptoms. They have tried one software update but recalled it and say they are working on a solution.
Last edited by audi8k; 03-28-2013 at 09:42 PM.
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Anyone else notice something funky with the new electric assist steering of recent vintage? On center feel is sloppy and it feels as the vehicle darts slightly to the right and left as the assist level goes in and out.
Think I have a programming issue? Car has 200 miles on it and Audi / ZF steering has always been best in world.
Think I have a programming issue? Car has 200 miles on it and Audi / ZF steering has always been best in world.
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Really? That's surprising. I thought with the longitudinal layout and equal length shaft the problem was non-existent on Audis.
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Here's some threads from other sources describing the steering issue. I have noticed a vagueness with on center steering at speed, (more noticeable in Comfort mode in my case), and others are reporting an even more obtrusive issue with the wheel jerking with a notchiness feel. There's a temporary fix described in the threads that has worked for some.
While my issue at 8K miles is mild, it appears that others are having bigger problems that might be getting worse as time goes by. Hopefully, Audi will provide a solution soon.
https://www.audiworld.com/forums/sho....php?t=2843581
https://www.audiworld.com/forums/sho....php?t=2837770
https://www.audiworld.com/forums/sho....php?t=2836501
http://www.audizine.com/forum/showth...ng-Issues-2013
http://www.audizine.com/forum/showth...estion-For-You
http://www.audizine.com/forum/showth...ering-problems
http://forums.vwvortex.com/showthrea...teering-issues
http://www.a5oc.com/forums/a5-s5-top...ng-issues.html
http://www.arfc.org/complaints/2013/...g/problem.aspx
http://www.arfc.org/complaints/2013/...g/problem.aspx
http://www.arfc.org/complaints/2013/...g/problem.aspx
http://www.arfc.org/complaints/2013/...g/problem.aspx
http://www.aboutautomobile.com/Compl...di/S4/Steering
While my issue at 8K miles is mild, it appears that others are having bigger problems that might be getting worse as time goes by. Hopefully, Audi will provide a solution soon.
https://www.audiworld.com/forums/sho....php?t=2843581
https://www.audiworld.com/forums/sho....php?t=2837770
https://www.audiworld.com/forums/sho....php?t=2836501
http://www.audizine.com/forum/showth...ng-Issues-2013
http://www.audizine.com/forum/showth...estion-For-You
http://www.audizine.com/forum/showth...ering-problems
http://forums.vwvortex.com/showthrea...teering-issues
http://www.a5oc.com/forums/a5-s5-top...ng-issues.html
http://www.arfc.org/complaints/2013/...g/problem.aspx
http://www.arfc.org/complaints/2013/...g/problem.aspx
http://www.arfc.org/complaints/2013/...g/problem.aspx
http://www.arfc.org/complaints/2013/...g/problem.aspx
http://www.aboutautomobile.com/Compl...di/S4/Steering
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My November 2012 car had this problem, but it only happened until the car was warm, no idea why.
My March 2013 car (don't ask, the 2012 got rejected due to "problems") hasn't yet exhibited any of the same symptoms, no idea if it has a different software revision.
My March 2013 car (don't ask, the 2012 got rejected due to "problems") hasn't yet exhibited any of the same symptoms, no idea if it has a different software revision.
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A4 steering feel
No, the car is not FWD and it's absolutley not torque steer. This is almost a hunt and peck feel with the on center position.
Its almost as though the vehicle decides arbitrarily it needs some assist when on center making it feel firm to sloppy or loose. My 02 A4 with full hydraulic has rock solid on center as well as my 09. Maybe more technology might not be the best solution?
Dealer will be notified and I'll see what they say.
Its almost as though the vehicle decides arbitrarily it needs some assist when on center making it feel firm to sloppy or loose. My 02 A4 with full hydraulic has rock solid on center as well as my 09. Maybe more technology might not be the best solution?
Dealer will be notified and I'll see what they say.
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My last loaner was quattro.... it's night and day. I can't wait for this lease to be up and switch. Learned my lesson.