VW Golf 2.0 - ABS Fault?

buckman

I am due a service but have suddenly last night developed "ABS Fault" on the dash and now a light is on?

i am just hoping that this isn't costly (always the way eh?!) :mad:

Secondly is this safe to drive?

I check on the internet and it seems its a common light/fault to do with a sensor?

Is there anything I can do to reset or clean this (maybe a dirt build up one site mentioned)? or likely how much this is to cost at a garage?

Brakes feel no different, but need to get it checked out - just wanted to brace myself for the shock

Would anyone recommend any VW GOLF websites for maintenance and tips as I have very basic maintenance skills

Thanks

flashg67

Sorry, don't run a VW so can't offer specific help, but in general, ABS is a 'fail-safe' set up, in that, if a fault is detected, you revert to having 'normal' braking, so bear in mind, you'll have no ABS if you need it.

Whenever I've decided to do any DIY, I buy the relevant Haynes manual and take photos before I start taking bits off!

PS a quick Google for VW forum brings up quite a few options?

hewhoisnotintheknow

very common fault on this brand

think joining a few vw fan boy sites would be your best bet and asking for a guide

buckman

Ok i'll have a scan around the internet - thanks

anotherbaldrick

Try this one !
http://www.vwaudiforum.co.uk/forum/forumdisplay.php?241-Golf-MK6-2009

This page is for the Mk 6 model if yours is not navigate back to the forum index.

forgotmyname

Could be a dodgy connection to the ABS sensor. Could be a faulty wheelbearing. Could be worse.

Without knowing the codes it could be anything. Get a code reader. Make sure it reads ABS ones. Cheap 2 button ones probably dont.

Johnmcl7

How old is the car and does it have tyre pressure monitoring or traction control? I had the ABS light come up on my 56 plate Octavia followed almost immediately by the TPM and TCS lights which was caused by a corroded ABS ring on one of the rear wheels which doesn't seem that unusual for a car this age.

It's all guesswork though unless you can do a diagnostics scan yourself to see what the error code is as there's a few different causes.

John