Passat B6 Steering column problems

[swat cat]

Address 25: Immobilizer Labels: 3C0-959-433-25.lbl
Part No SW: 3C0 959 433 HW: 3C0 959 433
Component: IMMO 038 0347
Revision: 00038000 Serial number: VWZCZ000000000
Shop #: WSC 131071 1023 2097151

Part No: 3C0 905 861 A
Component: ELV 021 0350
3C0905861A ELV 021 0350

1 Fault Found:
02823 - Requirements for Locking the Steering Column Lock not met
000 - -
Freeze Frame:
Fault Status: 01110000
Fault Priority: 7
Fault Frequency: 1
Reset counter: 26
Mileage: 42051 km
Time Indication: 0
Date: 2010.03.30
Time: 21:02:04




does anyone know what couses this problem in the loking module??


can be something simple like a micro switch

[FXless]

It's a common fault on B6. you have to go to VW to change entire steering column.

[smokinjoe]

you can repair this fault by firstly buying a new ignition switch then remove the steering column and desolder the microswitches from the steering lock and use the new ones from your new ignition switch to replace them.The steering lock has sheared security screws so you'll need to grind a line through them so you can remove them with a flat screwdriver,also look out for a spring loaded security catch in the steering lock of which you can just remove and file it in the bin,then rebuild,i hope this doesn't sound too complicated as its not,i'd estimate a 2 hour in and out repair which can be a good profitable job as all you need to buy is the ignition switch for about 30 euros,i think vw charge is about 1500 for this job so it leaves you with room for a nice profit.
this problem only occured in 2005/6 passats and was modified thereafter.
hope this helps.

[swat cat]

so.... the switches are the problemes in the steerig lockig module... but it`s a little weird to but a new ignition switch to repair the immo.... can`t i find in the commerce?

[Electroniccar]

Beware of this self-repair. I hope you drive past there was no steering lock

[smokinjoe]

yes it is the switches that are faulty and you could buy them aftermarket just i didn't find a supplier so i found it easier to do it this way as they are the same,as for the safety of this repair i haven't experienced any problems of steering locks activating as all you are really doing is replacing faulty microswitches but still this decision has to be up to the person whos doing the repair at the end of the day.
regards.

[Viliuxxx]

Can where that saw where it is possible to buy new microswitches ???

[ssivov]

problem is nearly always the mechanical switches

[Viliuxxx]

And where it is possible to buy them the new switches ?

[jset]

yes it is the switches that are faulty and you could buy them aftermarket just i didn't find a supplier so i found it easier to do it this way as they are the same,as for the safety of this repair i haven't experienced any problems of steering locks activating as all you are really doing is replacing faulty microswitches but still this decision has to be up to the person whos doing the repair at the end of the day.
regards.

Hi
it is this switch

[Viliuxxx]

And here a problem where it is possible to buy their new???

[zogldi]

And here a problem where it is possible to buy their new???

It is not problem, desolder switch from board and open it, just clean contact.Yesterday I have this problem with passat 2008.year same problem.

[Viliuxxx]

Thanks! Tomorrow we will try ....

[jset]

It is not problem, desolder switch from board and open it, just clean contact.Yesterday I have this problem with passat 2008.year same problem.

hi
it is just clean 2 switch ?

[zogldi]

hi
it is just clean 2 switch ?

Yes inside switch!