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Model specific boards => Golf mk3 => Topic started by: kr1s77 on 19 January 2005, 18:29

Title: ABS Light
Post by: kr1s77 on 19 January 2005, 18:29

The other day my ABS light came on and stayed on. That means i need to change my brake pads right?? I know the front have sensors, but do the rear ones have sensors aswel?? Any idea how much the pads will be about?? Will the light automatically go off when the pads are changed or do i have to get the machine to reset it??

Thanks

P.S.
my golf is gti 2.0 8v 1997

Title: Re: ABS Light
Post by: audiquattro on 19 January 2005, 18:51

ABS light has nothing to do with brake pads i'm afraid, there is a separate light for that.
Most likely you have a problem with one of the ABS sensors or rotors.

Title: Re: ABS Light
Post by: kr1s77 on 31 January 2005, 21:41

I Got my mate to put it on his Machine. It said the rear left speed sensor was gone. GSF said they have them ?39 + vat. Gonna have a go tomorrow

Title: Re: ABS Light
Post by: adyh on 01 February 2005, 12:39

Be carefull with the GSF ones , i bought one and had to sand it down to get it to fit .

Title: Re: ABS Light
Post by: AudiA8Quattro on 01 February 2005, 13:44

I wouldn't buy ANYTHING from GSF.
If you want good parts and not pay dealer prices, go to EURO CAR PARTS.

Title: Re: ABS Light
Post by: kr1s77 on 06 February 2005, 17:03

really, i think GSF are ok, i had problems with ECP before. Anyway i changed the sensor and the light came off, so everything? is back to normal. :smiley:

Title: Re: ABS Light
Post by: Dave_GTI16v on 06 February 2005, 23:28

i have the same problem but mine isnt always on, where abouts is the sensor? can u get to it without taking wheels off?

Title: Re: ABS Light
Post by: kr1s77 on 07 February 2005, 06:45

At first mine used to flicker on & off, then it stayed on. I had to change the rear left. it's behind the brake disk & held on with an alan key bolt (on the rear ones, not sure about the front ones), so yes you will have to take the wheel off. I had a guy put it on a diagnostic machine to see which sensor had gone. it was easy enough to do, i just followed what it said in the Haynes manual