2009 VW Passat, Engine Fault Workshop, Steering Column Defective

[andrewjoshaughnessy]

I have an intermittent starting problem on the VW Passat.

I get the following

"Steering column lock defective" and
"engine fault workshop"

I am joining this website for help.

[Umai Naa!!]

The two faults may not be related, but the steering column lock one is common.

Will need a new steering column lock module, which means the steering column will need to be partially removed to replace it. Will also require online authorisation via a VW dealership before the car will start again.

[Mking]

Hi I'm having the same problem with my passat. What was your outcome? Was it an easy fix? The dealer seems to be giving me a bit of a run around