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Model specific boards => Golf mk4 => Topic started by: MBCGTI on 06 July 2014, 19:28

Title: Traction control warning light??
Post by: MBCGTI on 06 July 2014, 19:28: So I've just come back from holiday after a week, the car has been sitting idle for the week so decided to start it up and get it to temp to make sure it is okay.

As I turned it on I touched the brake pedal and the light below came on

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The front brake discs and pads are new, the rears are all good and the fluid is at the correct level.

I have tried to look on here, MK4 forum and golf GTi forum and cant seem to find what it means.

Any help??

Cheers

Mike
Title: Re: Traction control warning light??
Post by: james2 on 06 July 2014, 20:33: They go out after its running ? if so its fine
Title: Re: Traction control warning light??
Post by: MBCGTI on 06 July 2014, 21:08: Nope, stays on whilst running.
Title: Re: Traction control warning light??
Post by: golf turbo47 on 06 July 2014, 21:31: Maybe replace Speed sensor, or could need a clean happen on mine before.
Title: Re: Traction control warning light??
Post by: MBCGTI on 06 July 2014, 21:34: Although I'm reasonably handy with a spanner is this a simple job to do as I don't want to break the bank at a garage but if its not too much then ill probably just get them to do it.
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Post by: jake-w07 on 06 July 2014, 21:38: Id get it scanned first could be a few things
Title: Re: Traction control warning light??
Post by: MBCGTI on 06 July 2014, 21:41: Anyone know any reputable VW specialists around Northamptonshire??
Title: Re: Traction control warning light??
Post by: damien010685 on 07 July 2014, 01:13: Might be the brake sensor switch that's what happens with mine! As others have said scan it first as the traction light means many diff things
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Post by: james2 on 07 July 2014, 20:05: Have you taken it for a good drive and see if they go out ?
Title: Re: Traction control warning light??
Post by: MBCGTI on 11 July 2014, 22:29: Ive taken it on a long run and it didn't go off, I turned the engine off and back on again and it went off but now its always on.

When I first start the car it doesn't come on until I brake for the first time.
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Post by: damien010685 on 13 July 2014, 10:12: I will honestly bet it's the brake sensor bud that's what mine was and was the same issue... Get it scanned mate
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Post by: Wazzzer on 13 July 2014, 18:37: yep another vote for brake light switch
Title: Re: Traction control warning light??
Post by: MBCGTI on 13 July 2014, 18:46: Well a mate followed me home today from work and let me know I have NO brake lights at all. I imagine it will be the sensor, going to drop it in to my local garage tomorrow when I am work and hopefully they can get it sorted ASAP.
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Post by: hitman_bridger on 13 July 2014, 23:10: Sounds like the wheel speed sensor. I had the same problem a few months back. Easy fix mate
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Post by: MBCGTI on 14 July 2014, 12:22: Take. It to the local garage today and they have already said they wi get it sorted.
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Post by: MBCGTI on 14 July 2014, 19:56: Fixed for £30 including labour, cant really complain but cheers for the knowledge guys. Hopefully wont to keep asking!!
Title: Re: Traction control warning light??
Post by: Bandit127 on 14 July 2014, 19:59: What was it then?

Brake switch is where my money is. Can't imagine an ABS sensor would trip the warning light with a pedal press AND completely knock out your brake lights.
Title: Re: Traction control warning light??
Post by: MBCGTI on 14 July 2014, 20:57: Quote from: Bandit127 on 14 July 2014, 19:59
What was it then?

Brake switch is where my money is. Can't imagine an ABS sensor would trip the warning light with a pedal press AND completely knock out your brake lights.

Yup, brake switch, there is a garage I took it to which specialise in VW's but he couldn't fit me although he advised me that's what was wrong. All safe now and no risk of someone smashing into the rear!!