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Model specific boards => Golf mk4 => Topic started by: james2 on 26 December 2014, 20:33

Title: ABS light on dash
Post by: james2 on 26 December 2014, 20:33

What will it be causing it ? Sensors.  :sad:

Title: Re: ABS light on dash
Post by: Wazzzer on 26 December 2014, 20:43

Usually a speed sensor, you'll need a VAG COM scan to tell you which one though. Once a new one is fitted it should turn off in a few miles as it self tests

Title: Re: ABS light on dash
Post by: gm8 on 27 December 2014, 11:51

have a look at the front wheels, Ill had a CV gaiter go in the past and cover the sensor in crap. Clean with contact cleaner and light went off.

Title: Re: ABS light on dash
Post by: james2 on 29 December 2014, 17:21

Ill get this set if there for my car ?
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/4X-VOLKSWAGEN-GOLF-MK3-MK4-III-IV-BORA-ABS-WHEEL-SPEED-SENSOR-FRONT-REAR-SET-/151273799777?fits=Car+Make%3AVW%7CModel%3AGolf%7CPlat_Gen%3AMK+IV

Title: Re: ABS light on dash
Post by: Wazzzer on 31 December 2014, 03:23

yep they'll fit. I'd only change the dead one though, they can be a hassle to get in/out

Title: Re: ABS light on dash
Post by: itavaltalainen on 31 December 2014, 16:49

which one's dead?
is it a sensor, what did vcds say?

Title: Re: ABS light on dash
Post by: james2 on 31 December 2014, 21:25

Quote from: itavaltalainen on 31 December 2014, 16:49

which one's dead?
is it a sensor, what did vcds say?

There was a fault code, i tryed deleting it but i could not. Ill scan it tomorrow. One of the back wheels gets red hot because the break is seized , its could be that sensor. I would fix it but it comes and goes, its not getting hot anymore.  :embarrassed:

Title: Re: ABS light on dash
Post by: Wazzzer on 01 January 2015, 00:27

Common fault for the rears to seize, it's the handbrake mechanism. You can fit the Sharan springs to help it release better

Title: Re: ABS light on dash
Post by: james2 on 03 January 2015, 16:17

Quote from: Wazzzer on 01 January 2015, 00:27

Common fault for the rears to seize, it's the handbrake mechanism. You can fit the Sharan springs to help it release better

Thanks for the tip.
Fault code is 00283 front left speed sensor. Is that the passanger side ?

Title: Re: ABS light on dash
Post by: gm8 on 03 January 2015, 18:37

yeah

Title: Re: ABS light on dash
Post by: boneybradley on 03 January 2015, 22:11

will be interesting to know if they survive more than a few months (I haven't found any china imports that do and the warranties are a joke usually)

(then again I am biased as I only sell Febi, Hella or genuine)