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Model specific boards => Golf mk4 => Topic started by: davester on 25 September 2006, 12:58

Title: V6 4motion ABS and ESP light
Post by: davester on 25 September 2006, 12:58

Hi.

Can anyone throw any light on the problem I am experiencing.  Sometimes the ABS and ESP light come on with a bleep and (ABS FAULT) displaying on the dash.  The lights do not always come on, but when they do that stay on unit the ignition is switched off.  When I switch the ignition back on after 5-10 mins they are not on.  I have after market wheels which are 17" and I have been told that maybe the speed sensors are not set up to read the larger diameter wheels.  Has anyone found this to be true ?.

I have seen this fault on the forum but with no difinitive answer (if there is I haven't found it).  Please help as I fear I will be charged loads from VW  :cry:

Davester

Title: Re: V6 4motion ABS and ESP light
Post by: fingermouse1911 on 29 November 2007, 23:46

You need the VAG-COM software and an approriate cable mate.  You can use the trial version of the software, and purchase the cable off ebay for about 20 quid.

My front right ABS sensor is faulty, which prevents the ESP, ABS, ASR and EBD (did I miss any?)  from working, but I'm not really fussed as that allows me to 4 wheel drift the car.

if you're close to Hull, i'd be happy to read the ECU myself.

Si

Title: Re: V6 4motion ABS and ESP light
Post by: AlanD on 30 November 2007, 11:24

Quote from: fingermouse1911 on 29 November 2007, 23:46

My front right ABS sensor is faulty, which prevents the ESP, ABS, ASR and EBD

No ABS doesnt sound like fun when you skid into the back of someone  :sad:

Title: Re: V6 4motion ABS and ESP light
Post by: fingermouse1911 on 30 November 2007, 12:41

Always keep a safe distance between you, and the vehicle infront ;-)

Title: Re: V6 4motion ABS and ESP light
Post by: rheady on 30 November 2007, 15:31

I had the ESP light staying on on my car (1.8 T). It was the speed sensor as you mentioned that was faulty. Had it chaged and now OK. Think the sensor was about 40 to 45 quid from VW.

Title: Re: V6 4motion ABS and ESP light
Post by: fingermouse1911 on 01 December 2007, 00:28

Aren't the ABS sensors reading off the hub, and not the actual wheel?