Product Repair Details

On the following AUDI models:

• Audi Q7 2006-2009
• Audi A6 2006-2009

The most common immobiliser failure is caused by the steering lock and occasionally the ignition switch. When either of these components fails it causes the vehicle to not start (no crank) and no dash light when turning the key. We provide a full rebuild on your steering lock module. This steering lock module rebuild service comes with a 12 month unlimited km warranty and is plug and play which means no expensive dealer programming or coding required. In most cases we can offer a 24 hour turnaround.

Common Symptoms:

• Vehicle Won’t Start
• No dash lights when turning the key
• Key turns but won’t start
• Steering wheel jammed in locked position
• Steering lock can’t be heard when inserting key

Common fault codes are:

• 00288 - Steering Column Lock Actuator (N360): No Signal

  00288 - Steering Column Lock Actuator (N360): Implausible signal

  00288 - Steering Column Lock Actuator (N360): Open Circuit

  00288 - Steering Column Lock Actuator (N360):Open Circuit / Short to ground

  00288 - Steering Column Lock Actuator (N360): Open Circuit / Short to positive

  00288 - Steering Column Lock Actuator (N360): Electrical fault in Circuit

  00288 - Steering Column Lock Actuator (N360): Defective

Common Part numbers include:

4F0905852B

NOTE: For this repair we require the steering lock module which is located on the steering collumn.