The A8 MK 3 electric steering rack, can suffer from electrical failures and mechanical failures and also from excessive noise , this can sometimes be caused by water ingress into the steering rack, electrical failure can be due to internal electronic components breaking down. When we rebuild both the electrical part and the mechanical part of the rack, we also program the rack with the latest audi software version for your car , this will ensure that the rack will fit and work without the need for further coding/programming.
OEM PART NO
• 4G2 423 055 AT (PR:1N8)
• 4G2 423 055 BQ (PR:1N8)
• 4G2 423 055 CT (PR:1N8)
• 4G2 423 055 DF (PR:1N8)
• 4G2 423 055 BF (PR:1N8)
• 4G2 423 055 BJ (PR:1N8)
• 4G2 423 055 CC (PR:1N8)
• 4G2 423 055 DB (PR:1N8)
• 4G2 423 055 DH (PR:1N8)
• 4G2 423 055 BL (PR:1N8)
This is a reconditioning service of your own unit. Once you have purchased the service we will send you out a plastic tote box for you put your unit in. Once you have recieved this and the part is ready for us just call us and we will send DPD to collect this item. Our turnaround time is around 20 working days once the unit is in with us.
If for any reason we aren't able to successfully recondition your unit due to water ingress to the rack bar bearing and motor it will mean you need to have a replacement unit, we can either look to source a replacement for you or we can return your unit for a refund, the only charges to pay will be the testing fee of £76 plus carriages. Once you have purchased the service we will contact you via email regarding the dispatch of the tote box.
Take a look at our blog posts here for some more information on steering rack faults:
https://shop.westernpowersteering.co.uk/blog/audi-a4-b8-electric-steering-rack-faults-and-fixes.html
How to initialise the replacement steering racks:
https://shop.westernpowersteering.co.uk/blog/audi-electric-steering-rack-post-fitting-initialisation-guidance.html
Issues that can arrise when the incorrect steering rack is fitted:
https://shop.westernpowersteering.co.uk/blog/audi-electric-dynamic-steering-rack-calibration-issues.html
This steering rack will need to be initialised to the vehicle upon refitting.
Please take a look at our blog for more information on how to do this.
https://shop.westernpowersteering.co.uk/blog/audi-electric-steering-rack-post-fitting-initialisation-guidance.html
