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Offline MBCGTI

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Traction control warning light??
« 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





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
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Offline james2

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Re: Traction control warning light??
« Reply #1 on: 06 July 2014, 20:33 »
They go out after its running ? if so its fine
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Re: Traction control warning light??
« Reply #2 on: 06 July 2014, 21:08 »
Nope, stays on whilst running.
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Re: Traction control warning light??
« Reply #3 on: 06 July 2014, 21:31 »
Maybe replace Speed sensor, or could need a clean happen on mine before.
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Re: Traction control warning light??
« Reply #4 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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Re: Traction control warning light??
« Reply #5 on: 06 July 2014, 21:38 »
Id get it scanned first could be a few things
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Re: Traction control warning light??
« Reply #6 on: 06 July 2014, 21:41 »
Anyone know any reputable VW specialists around Northamptonshire??
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Offline damien010685

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Re: Traction control warning light??
« Reply #7 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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Re: Traction control warning light??
« Reply #8 on: 07 July 2014, 20:05 »
Have you taken it for a good drive and see if they go out ?
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Re: Traction control warning light??
« Reply #9 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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