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Model specific boards => Golf mk3 => Topic started by: G5MYT on 14 May 2013, 14:45

Title: U281 Code Reader ABS
Post by: G5MYT on 14 May 2013, 14:45
Hi. New to the forum as I've just bought a Mk3 Gti 16v Anniversary. I have got an abs fault light and was wondering if anybody knew if the U281 reader will tell you which side the fault is on if its a sensor problem? Or will it just tell you about the generic fault? Cheers
Title: Re: U281 Code Reader ABS
Post by: G5MYT on 14 May 2013, 15:02
Or can anybody recommend a code reader that can tell you the side of the fault.
Title: Re: U281 Code Reader ABS
Post by: vwwvgolf on 14 May 2013, 17:42
yeah it will give you a code, look the code up on the internet and youl know which one it is. each corner is a different code.

prepare for more than a sensor tho.
Title: Re: U281 Code Reader ABS
Post by: vwscottie on 14 May 2013, 17:53
You should get a booklet with the code reader with all the codes in
And yes it does tell you which sensor is faulty
Title: Re: U281 Code Reader ABS
Post by: boneybradley on 14 May 2013, 18:13
the u281 is a bit basic but I have one for when setting vag-com up takes too long.. it reads and clears codes easy too
Title: Re: U281 Code Reader ABS
Post by: G5MYT on 14 May 2013, 20:13
That's great thanks. Are there other things I should expect with this fault light?
Title: Re: U281 Code Reader ABS
Post by: vwwvgolf on 15 May 2013, 18:14
until you scan it, it could be a number of things. could be a big headache. hopefully it will just be a new sensor you need!
Title: Re: U281 Code Reader ABS
Post by: VW BUSH on 15 May 2013, 19:33
U281 is great, I have one and use it just like ole Boney.
My tip for ABS issues, change all the sensors in one hit.
Not cheap but you will end up chasing dodgy sensors round the car, I reckon they last about 18 months on average :sick:.
When you know they are all good you can focus on the pump if the light stays on.
Even better if you could combine with a brake service :smiley:
Title: Re: U281 Code Reader ABS
Post by: northeast_gti-t on 18 May 2013, 22:55
Quote from: vwwvgolf on 14 May 2013, 17:42
yeah it will give you a code, look the code up on the internet and youl know which one it is. each corner is a different code.

prepare for more than a sensor tho.

 :lipsrsealed: :grin:
Title: Re: U281 Code Reader ABS
Post by: thai-wronghorse on 18 May 2013, 23:10
Quote from: vwscottie on 14 May 2013, 17:53
You should get a booklet with the code reader with all the codes in
And yes it does tell you which sensor is faulty

Yep,  mine came with a booklet listing all the fault codes.
Title: Re: U281 Code Reader ABS
Post by: Screech16v on 19 May 2013, 00:45
Quote from: thai-wronghorse on 18 May 2013, 23:10
Quote from: vwscottie on 14 May 2013, 17:53
You should get a booklet with the code reader with all the codes in
And yes it does tell you which sensor is faulty

Yep,  mine came with a booklet listing all the fault codes.

Theres been many occasions where I get a code and its not in the damn book,so hve to refer to the net.
Title: Re: U281 Code Reader ABS
Post by: Leroy on 20 May 2013, 12:56
Another 16v anni, have you put yourself on Shady's register???