Newbie 4MO - a couple of things!!

[30 MGS]

Hi Guys

Purchased a 2001 4MO this morning to get me through the snow but have a wee issue with the ABS & ESP lights coming on, then going off, then coming on again.  A quick search shows various potential issues but I wondered if any problems with the brakes would affect the 4WD system?  From the short drive I've had in it, it seems to be OK.

Secondly, the arm rest lid won't stay shut, looks like a catch is missing.  I see catches on e-bay for 7 quid - are these for the lid?  Alternatively can anyone point me in the right direction.

Liking the grunt but not the wood interior!

Mike

[jamie16v]

you bought a 4mo just to get through the snow, isnt that panic buying to a whole new level?..lol
i would get it scanned for faults firstly as it could be a number of things. vag-com is a good start.
welcome by the way!

[richw911]

Welcome  

Are the brake lights working ok?

[cullygti]

welcome fella im sure theres some good people on here that can help you out

[30 MGS]

Welcome  

Are the brake lights working ok?

Haven't checked - what kind of fault should I be looking for? Not working altogether??!

[30 MGS]

you bought a 4mo just to get through the snow, isnt that panic buying to a whole new level?..lol
i would get it scanned for faults firstly as it could be a number of things. vag-com is a good start.
welcome by the way!

Thanks!  Work away so need to know the wife & kids can make it to the shops reasonably safely.  It was the closest 4WD to my house 

[richw911]

Welcome  

Are the brake lights working ok?

Haven't checked - what kind of fault should I be looking for? Not working altogether??!

Yeah or intermittently 

http://www.golfgtiforum.co.uk/index.php?topic=122096.0

[30 MGS]

Welcome  

Are the brake lights working ok?

Haven't checked - what kind of fault should I be looking for? Not working altogether??!

Yeah or intermittently   

Brake lights are working.  It's the ABS & ESP lights as opposed to the EPC.

More worried that any potential fault will affect the 4WD system as I understand it's not permanent.

[vwfiend]

It only kicks the rear in when the front fails. It's not great in the snow really as the only difference is that 4 wheels spin up instead of 2 but awesome on a wet day or even in the dry it's much much better than FWD plus the bonus of independent rear suspension 

[Cunning stunT]

My esp/ abs lights go off all the time in the snow........  loss of traction!!