Another ABS problem!!

[BruceyBoy]

Hi guys,

This is my first post to the forum so apologies for any mistakes!!  

I've had a a problem on my VR6 with the ABS light being on constantly for the past 2 months. So i ordered a VAG-COM cable and diagnosed it as being the rear left ABS valve...... which i took to mean the sensor needed replacing.

Anyway, after replacing it the light is still on.  Do i need to clear all the codes from the ECU for the light to go out or should it go out automatically?? The only reason i havent cleared them is because I have a few other errors I need to have a look at first.

Any comment suggestions (or if you know what might fix it) would be great!!!

Cheers.

[BruceyBoy]

Just for information, clearing the errors did not fix the warning light. Still getting the same error :

1 Fault Found:
00276 - ABS Outlet Valve: Left Rear (N136)
        35-00 - -

I'm thinking possibly the ABS Pump or ECU??

[golfvr6]

Sounds like a problem with the ABS pump. Ouch!! that will be expensive.
I don't think they can be repaired, so you will probably need a new one.

[BruceyBoy]

Thats what i was thinking.

Im going to try a quick test tonight, by swapping the rear left and right sensors cables over to see if the fault is then logged against the rear right wheel (if you follow what i mean). If it doesnt then I think I can rule out the sensor and concentrate on the pump/ ECU.

In the meantime im going to ring the VW breakers near me and see what sort of money we are looking at for a replacement pump!

[BruceyBoy]

Just to update. I got a price on the pump and it was loads of money, and to be honest the fact that the ABS isnt working doesnt really bother me that much (until I need it!  ). But obviously i needed the light off for my MOT.

So........ this is a bit naughty I know, but I got myself a small 555 electronic timer and wired it in so that the light came on when the ignition was turned and switched itself off after about 3 seconds. Needless to say it passed the MOT.

OF course I do not recommend this as a fix as the ABS is an important safety feature of the car - blah blah blah

[Overseer]

^ sneaky

[Jamie123]

I like your style mate!!!
I've exact the same problem except the ABS still works...
Where did you get the electric timer from?? Assume Maplin should be able to supply??

[BruceyBoy]

Yeah, Maplin or CPC will be able to sort you one out.  A couple of quid max. Not bad when compared to a few hundred at least to get it fixed!

[Jamie123]

Nice one mate, may well give Maplin a try for a short term fix... mind you I will get it sorted once I get my hands on a OBD 2 connector.
Anyone know where I can get one apart from ebay??
I've tried on 4 occasions now but been out bid at the last minute for about ?50/60...

[golfvr6]

Nice one, i'll remember that one