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ABS Light intermittently coming on

Started by bigjeeze, January 01, 2016, 03:31:58 PM

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January 01, 2016, 03:31:58 PM
Chaps

My manual MK2 has the ABS light on for days on end then suddenly turns off. Then comes on agaion in a few days. I think it may be a connection issue - i have checked and cleaned the connector under  the wheel arch but it keeps on recurring - any suggestions as to where I look next please?
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January 01, 2016, 04:34:36 PM #1
Maybe a break in the wiring/lead, is VCDS pointing to a particular wheel?
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January 03, 2016, 09:32:40 PM #2
Front nearside . I have looked at it and cleaned it and it then works for a while. reluctor ring is OK so maybe the sensor is dying.
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January 03, 2016, 11:38:59 PM #3
That's the one I knackered when I removed front strut, (forgot to unplug the lead) broke two wires where it fits in the multi plug.
2016 Vauxhall Insignia Elite Nav in White 2.0CDTI Manual.
2023 VW Transporter T6.1 SE In Silver 2.9TDI 150PS. 7 Speed DSG Wheelchair accessible day vehicle.


With VCDS lite (full version) need a code clearing or want to scan for faults in the north kent area, PM me. All for a pint of Strongbow.
January 04, 2016, 01:48:13 PM #4
Thanks Chris!   Unfortunately  I haven't removed strut or wheel bearings or brakes!!.  The bloody thing is working OK at the moment but I have the MOT tomorrow so no doubt it will go wonky again!
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January 04, 2016, 09:07:51 PM #5
My connector had split in two where it clips into the metal groove that should hold the connector from the brake pad, presumably as the plate rusted and "expanded".  When I tried to disconnect the connector to check it came apart and just left the pins sticking out.  I managed to superglue it back together and it's held for a couple of years since then. I think it was the connector on the pad so it will get replaced next time they do.  I'm pretty sure I didn't glue the two connectors together.....
January 13, 2016, 08:16:38 AM #6
I had to get my MK2 Manual MOT'd but the ABS light was worrying me. It seemed OK and on the MOT it was working - the car failed on a drop link rubber boot - so I decided to look at the problem again but couldn't work out whether it was fixable or not. Retest comes up and the light stays out - until 90 minutes before the test!  I had however looked at new sensors - GSF/Euro were both in the Ã,£45 - Ã,£50 range so I ordered one off E Bay for Ã,£13.00 - it arrived next day - the day of the test. Duly fitted  - problem solved. Nice new MOT.

I also sold my MK1 for  Ã,£500 so results all round!
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January 13, 2016, 04:32:28 PM #7
 [GJ]
2016 Vauxhall Insignia Elite Nav in White 2.0CDTI Manual.
2023 VW Transporter T6.1 SE In Silver 2.9TDI 150PS. 7 Speed DSG Wheelchair accessible day vehicle.


With VCDS lite (full version) need a code clearing or want to scan for faults in the north kent area, PM me. All for a pint of Strongbow.
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