« previous next »
Pages: [1] 2

Author Topic: ABS light stays on  (Read 2874 times)

Offline SuperSandwich4

  • Not said much yet
  • **
  • Posts: 72
ABS light stays on
« on: 04 September 2008, 12:20 »
Hi all,

Have noticed only recently that when I start up my MK3 GTi 16v the seatbelt and ABS light come on then turn off as per the usual but when I drive off the ABS light comes on.

Anyone know what the crack is with that? Thanks.
Logged

Offline skcollob_ho

  • Here all the time
  • ****
  • Posts: 319
Re: ABS light stays on
« Reply #1 on: 04 September 2008, 13:10 »
Probably one of your ABS sensors has had it. put it on a vagcom to find out which one.
Logged
A totalitarian regime, crushes all autonomy in it's drive to seize the human soul.

Offline SuperSandwich4

  • Not said much yet
  • **
  • Posts: 72
Re: ABS light stays on
« Reply #2 on: 04 September 2008, 13:34 »
Quote from: skcollob_ho on 04 September 2008, 13:10
Probably one of your ABS sensors has had it. put it on a vagcom to find out which one.

Am sorry not very clued on cars and don't know what you mean.

Is it dangerous if the light stays on? How much to fix it?
« Last Edit: 04 September 2008, 13:37 by SuperSaiyan4 »
Logged

Offline bored_Welsh_lad

  • I live here
  • *****
  • Posts: 1,425
Re: ABS light stays on
« Reply #3 on: 04 September 2008, 13:40 »
It just means that your abs wont work correctly if you need to slam on... thus old skool braking...

Logged
Mk3 Golf Gti:Full Milltek system and Decat,K&N filter,mk2 Cam,-1.5 degree camber shims, borbet a's, toyo proxies,hot tuning coils, brembo vented discs, greenstuff pads...Soon to have Eaton Power

mk3 16v 5dr Gti,mintex extreme pads,drilled/grooved discs,lowered,cat back powerflow system,omp panel filter with modified airbox,debadged grill, started prep for spraying, lots to come :D

Bumper Vents :D

Offline boneybradley

  • Forum Supporter
  • Serious forum addict
  • *****
  • Posts: 9,482
  • Back in a Mk3...
Re: ABS light stays on
« Reply #4 on: 04 September 2008, 13:51 »
its an m.o.t failure too.... check this guide for info http://www.golfgtiforum.co.uk/index.php?topic=57396.0

oh yeah theres nothing wrong with old school brakes!! my lights flashes sometimes due to a sticky handbrake mech!!
Logged
Moderator of The Dub-Tug Squad!! (What some call the MK3 section!)



Full range of quality parts for your Volkswagen available at Oemandmore.co.uk

Offline AlanD

  • Serious forum addict
  • *
  • Posts: 9,946
  • MK5 2.0T 16v
Re: ABS light stays on
« Reply #5 on: 04 September 2008, 13:58 »
FYI VAGCOM is the diagnostics tool used on VAG cars.
Logged

Offline SuperSandwich4

  • Not said much yet
  • **
  • Posts: 72
Re: ABS light stays on
« Reply #6 on: 04 September 2008, 14:04 »
I had the MOT done a few months ago and it passed.

So if I take it to a garage that also does MOT they can fix the problem?

I looked at this VAGCOM thing and I need some sort of software and cables and stuff and hook it up to my car and check it?

Can I just take it to a garage for them to sort it out? Hope its not too expensive :-(
Logged

Offline AlanD

  • Serious forum addict
  • *
  • Posts: 9,946
  • MK5 2.0T 16v
Re: ABS light stays on
« Reply #7 on: 04 September 2008, 14:10 »
Quote from: SuperSaiyan4 on 04 September 2008, 14:04
Can I just take it to a garage for them to sort it out? Hope its not too expensive :-(

Yeah, most garages have it, just phone up before hand and make sure they have "diagnostic tool for VWs". Prices varrey so ask.
Logged

Offline ben1.8T

  • I live here
  • *****
  • Posts: 2,838
Re: ABS light stays on
« Reply #8 on: 04 September 2008, 14:28 »
My MK3 16V done this and they said it was the ABS control unit silly money to fix.  :sad:
Logged
Golf SOLD. Replaced with a Yamaha Raptor 660 quad and loving it. This will be replaced in August with a Raptor 700. Sold the quad now got a Vectra GSI 2.5 V6 and its the nuts.

Brands Hatch massive. MEMBERSHIP ACCEPTED!

Offline pro-biotic

  • GTI forum regular
  • ***
  • Posts: 221
Re: ABS light stays on
« Reply #9 on: 04 September 2008, 15:03 »
its going to cost you initially to plug the car in to diagnose - circa 40-80 quid..

then if its simple a few quid for a wheel sensor

if its the electronics they are 500ish brand new (i have one in the shed - plug!!)

vag-com is a good purchase especially if you know a little about cars, the price you would pay for the cabla and software is the price you would pay for one dignostic session.

i`d find yourself someone on here local and get it plugged in for beer tokens, then go from there - more than likely they will be able to help you out with repairs for more tokens... but still less than by a garage or specialist
Logged
Pages: [1] 2
« previous next »