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Offline Scooterist007

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abs light on
« on: 19 December 2004, 19:50 »
Hi dudes,

  wondered if anyone can help, I have a 97 P reg 2.0L gti, and the abs warning light wont go off! now I know it could be the wheel sensors, they do look ok and intact, but is there anyway I can test them, like what readings should i get with a multimeter, or any other tests I can do to diagnose the problem, I have checked the obvious, the fuse!

Thanks in advance

oh btw.... MERRY CHRISTMAS!   :grin:
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mrwotto

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Re: abs light on
« Reply #1 on: 19 December 2004, 20:31 »
I am pretty sure that the only way to find out what the problem is, is to hook it up to a diag machine which you can buy on ebay, not sure on prices will try and find out for you tho
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Offline Scooterist007

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Re: abs light on
« Reply #2 on: 19 December 2004, 21:23 »
Ok thanks Mr Wotto, is it ok to use the car in this state? or I might have to freeze and get my trusty old vespa out just to get to work on!!   :sad:
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mrwotto

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Re: abs light on
« Reply #3 on: 19 December 2004, 21:38 »
tis ok to use i wud say, just remember that you may lock up, your brakes will still work so dont worry they will just not work as eficient as they should do if ya need to slam on
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Offline adyh

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Re: abs light on
« Reply #4 on: 20 December 2004, 09:54 »
If you live in london then pm me and we'll meet up [i have the software and the leads] .

You are going to be safer in the golf than a vespa if it freezes


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Offline Overseer

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Re: abs light on
« Reply #5 on: 20 December 2004, 11:00 »
some specialists will do the diags check for you for free as it a quick thing.. might be worth a try if theres one local
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mrwotto

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Re: abs light on
« Reply #6 on: 20 December 2004, 13:08 »
I would imagine that they would be expecting to carry out the work tho overseer!!
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Re: abs light on
« Reply #7 on: 20 December 2004, 20:46 »

well i've managed it before... lol
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Re: abs light on
« Reply #8 on: 20 December 2004, 21:08 »
nice one if you can get away with it, but i have found most garages that check for free expect to have the work that needs doing to be done at their garage.
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Offline Scooterist007

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Re: abs light on
« Reply #9 on: 28 December 2004, 15:21 »
Right i have decided to drive it, as its too cold for the vespa! I decided to look at all sensors, and on the rear offside, there was a stone trapped in between the disc and the back plate, now im thinking maybe the stone rattling around has damaged the sensor! but while driving, somtimes when braking, the pedel will grind like the abs is cutting in, and the light will be off, then it will go back on again! and thanks for the offer adyh, but i live in suffolk!
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