Does anybody know how I could test the sensor unit to see if it is working, the original is back in the car? Best Regards, Neil Hi If you can send us an email with the part number I can get a competitive price for you. I've just read the info above which was very usefull. You can also checkout this link for the article which details the fault specific to Vauxhall with part numbers and fault codes that you can expect. But my garage got none of these errors, so it's surely not the same problem? Remember it could cause unexpected air bag deployment. . What you will have to do is have the car connected to a dealer diagnostic machine - This will run a full diagnostic test and fault code read - to see why the Esp light has come on and quickly and efficiently find the right cause - and then it can be sorted out, whatever it transpires to be.
It was starting to occur almost every day before I had the engine pulled last Nov. I will however be writing to Skoda myself Of all the problems covering both the Octavia and Superb , this is a very small thing and not worth getting all worked up about not for £380 , if it had been £2k I would be upset , mind you if it had been £450 I wouldve got an overhauled pump fitted with a lifetime warranty by an independant I left it to the dealer, they said they had contacted Skoda and Skoda had said no because the car is over 5 years old nearly 6 and had 68,000 miles on it , I have no reason to disbelieve them. Knocking this sensor can cause damage easily as they are quite fragile, check the continuity of the wiring and if required, replace the sensor. Repairing your own unit or even buying a replacement from us will ensure it is modified and fully guaranteed by us for two years. The pressure goes up when i press brake pedal. Check it by backing up in front of a shop or garage window. I found a youtube video on how to take it out and send away but it looked a bit technical so I just took it to an auto electrician and told him what the fault was and he did it all.
Tried to do a basic setting in block 66 but the pressure will not go longer down. I have tried replacing the sensor unit with a refurbished one 10 year guarantee? The only other thing I noticed was that the lights don't flash when I locked the car anymore. Feel free to e-mail me. Best Regards Support Team Sinspeed Ltd Hi Mr Middis We have the unit readily available in stock for both postage and fitting service is required. That might be part of the no blinking lights but you would get a light on the dash for the door being open if that was the case. I am above average mechanically capable, but this unit is a calibrated 'black box' type thing. Alternatively, the adjustment can be performed with the diagnostic tester.
It has stayed on ever since. Surely audi should repair it good will if this is a common problem. Have your local garage check your hubs and same time brake discs and speed sensors. The crankshaft positioning sensor could be the cause if it has failed completely. Also, check your injector wiring for and pinched or frayed wires. If it is an expensive fix i will certainly be arguing the toss with Audi as the car has only done 17k miles.
As in the electronics of it. The Audi Workshop Manuals refers to the sensor unit G419 as being underneath the right hand seat and it's this that was replaced. It's certainly the right unit but we cannot always cross reference all numbers so please respond with all the part numbers you can see on the control module. And I dont think the car would not start f you had the door open. We can look into this fault for you, please call us on 0871 2887 666 or email us to discuss the costs involved. Then today, we stopped for 30 mins at the vet, and then when we got back to the car. We received regular updates by email and text so we knew exactly what was happening.
If the S6 owners manual is like the S8 it wont even be close to the acutal fuse layout. Why can't garages be honest and transparent anymore - whats drove them to the point they need to 'force' money out of people? We bypass the original Brake Pressure Sensor Switch and fit our very own custom manufactured External Brake Pressure Sender Switch and calibrate it so that the manufacturing defect is no longer existing. Simply call our customer service team now and they will arrange pick up of your part straight away. Too, you can check to see if the brake lights are working - if they are not - thats a definite indication of brake lamp switch failure which will cause the Esp light to come on - but while its worth checking - even if the lights do work - it doesn't always follow the switch is ok - it has a dual function - brake lights and engine management circuitry. Perhaps eleki can confirm that. This part can fail at any given time without any warning symptoms so although it does look like a bit too much of a coincidence it happening within a few days of receiving the car back, it is completely possible that the part failed of natural causes due to the design fault.
I'm going to keep my fingers crossed and hope this was the definitive fix. If it is repair then can you do this and at what cost! Thanks, Colter Feedback Buttons provided by - Copyright © 2019 DragonByte Technologies Ltd. You may need to have the vehicle's exhaust examined, and cleaned if possible. If the adjustment cannot be performed or the complaint recurs after the adjustment is made, there is a complaint. The car was involved in light front end damage and parked up for nearly a year, does that sound like an abs pump failure? Fri 26 Jun 2015 15:55 Audi A3 Sportback - Esp warning light on - mak Many thanks for the replies. I sympathise with you but basically what are your choices? Just worried it may be the connectionsor wiring fault. I may just have long drive to Oldham and get Volksmaster to do the install at least its covered with warranty.
Had a drive by scope out of a vw specialist near me - looked like some dirty back street garage - didn't exactly inspire confidence tbh. Lately i've been trying fix it without success. So I tried to clear the fault and it comes back right away. Also, try to clear the fault code with a scanner and then road test the vehicle to ensure the light stays off. Also when I approach a junction at slow speed and apply the brakes, it appears like the wheels are locking up, no abs light comes on but has done in the past. I also get an engine fault and a parking brake fault message on the console when I start the car. Saved me thousands compared with the dealership repair quote.
If it does come back on and all else checks out okay, then we can certainly look to repair or replace this unit for you. All trademarks and copyrights remain property of their respective owners. It is quite likely to be what this guy had and as you can see from Ross Tech there are quite a few causes which is why audi want so much. We have sent over an email now with pricing and further information regarding the fault you are experiencing, if you require any further assistance please do not hesitate to reply to the email. How easy is this module to remove? I had similar problems on my 05 Audi A6.