ABS Sensor problem.....PLEASE HELP

[Richie84]

My 1999 Golf GTI 1.8t is indicating that there is an ABS fault + the ABS light is on,along with the brake pad light on the dash.It was put on a computer and i was told that it was the passenger side front ABS sensor! I got 1 and had my friend (who's a mechanic) fitted it.When he did so the brake pad light came off but no ABS light! I dont understand as it has new break pads on it.... :confused:
Is there more than 1 sensor on the passenger side front wheel or where do i go from there?? :1zhelp:
Im needing to get it done asap as its goin up for sale!
If anyone can help it will be most appreciated.

[euroslap]

You may have to plug a diagnostic machine in to clear the fault code, should be ok then. :D

[Richie84]

Do you normally have to put it on the computer? I just dont get why the brake pad light is off now but the ABS light stayed on once the sensor was fitted! :confused:

[euroslap]

Do you normally have to put it on the computer? I just dont get why the brake pad light is off now but the ABS light stayed on once the sensor was fitted! :confused:

Some fault codes store permanently on the ECU until rectified and then cleared. It's a very good way of making revenue for manufacturers. :zx11:

[Richie84]

Ok thanks,il give it a try

[adamss24]

Ok thanks,il give it a try
Unless there is still a fault with the ABS system, the light should go off untill the probllem reoccurs. ABS system has a self checking system wich works for 30sec. or so, every time the engine is started. So i would do a diagnostic check and see what other fault codes are logged...

[smokey0123]

Have you taken it for a drive? Some times that willput the light out when the system can see everything is working correctly.

[Crasher]

Sounds like an open circuit on the wiring harness on the left front, we have had to change quite a few and it is fiddly to do.