Hi, My golf had the same issue, spent $60 at mechanic diagnosing, after your video I went to the dealership bought these sensors replaced the car is quiet 😊 - no funny lights.
This is the best video about this vw sensor issue, thank you very much for taking the time to demonstrate all this for us. My VW scirocco will be acting all good before the end of this weekend.
Fantastic video! Having the same issues, seems to be a thing with Jetta’s no matter what model and makes me feel much better knowing it I can try these easy fixes myself!
@@VHickleGarage what program and scanner are you using I need me one of those I don't wanna go to the stealer ship they might charge me $2,000+ USA money just for a simple fix anything can help God bless happy 4th of July 🎉🙏
@@heyyaitsd1168 I use VCDS, and a HEX-V2 from www.ross-tech.com/. If you own a VAG car it's essential equipment. Pays for itself if it saves you one trip to the dealer.
my god! what a treat to see suspension parts not covered in rust! Never ever see a car up here in Iowa look like that. They are completely enamored by road salt!
I have this problem with a Volkswagen Passat 2016 TSI... I might have to spray and clean them down 😞... Don't know why Volkswagen has this problem on every car? ...is it recalled? I don't wanna take it to the shop they will charge me an ARM AND LEG... I changed them and it off then I went on the highway and it came back on.
That gear shifting issue you described at the end of the video sounds like the vehicle is going into limp mode, which is intended since the car can't read wheel speed due to the faulty sensor.
Almost 80% of VW/AUDI owners have this issue for soon or later ! So it’s including me for twice, one has happened on my 20 years old Audi but solved after cleaning up yeah run fine till now on , and now it has happened to my newest audi week ago and I’m going to clean up the ABS sensor first next weekend because after cleared up all codes it’s still come on again after driving and limping too ! This new indirect TPMS system I must hate it so … and I believe the culprit is ABS sensor itself !
Thx buddy...this is exactly what my '12 JSW TDI did. It even turned my cruise control off, while on a long haul, and disabled the traction control button. This will be my weekend project.
Great tip. At the time I did this one I did not have a set of ramps. I just replaced one of the front sensors, and could have even done it on the ground had the sensor not been stuck. Ended up taking the wheel off so I could see what I was prying on.
Thank you so much for your thorough investigation on your Volkswagen vehicle, You are the best keep up with these great videos, you save me a "hell-of-a-lot"! of money!
Thanks. Always annoying when the whole cluster lights up like a Christmas tree. Good Luck. I've got another one starting to act up myself, that I need to swap out.
@@VHickleGarage I changed it out today with a brand new one but the light came back on after a short trip round the block, there is scoring on the old ssensor so I think it may be the reluctor ring its going into the garage on monday
Very helpful thank you. I just bought a 2012 Touareg and while driving it home on motorway 🛣, had the ABS, Traction and electronic parking brake warning lights come on. Had a mechanic scan the codes and it came back with faulty rear left speed sensor. Getting it fixed today, but it's good to see how easy it is to replace and maybe worth keeping the old one and cleaning it up as a possible spare. It's seems like a common failure on the Touaregs so being able to swap out almost like a light blub is very useful to know. Also i think I might invest in a scanner, it now seems like a no brainer with modern cars being soooo electronic, I imagine it will save be money after 1 or 2 problems. Going to the dealer for a scan costs about £90. Thanks for making the video and greetings from Cornwall UK 👍🏻.
I would say if you're worried about them you could just order spares to keep on hand. I haven't really had much luck reviving an old one once it starts acting up. I have had decent luck with the cheaper aftermarket sensors though. I would highly recommend getting the VAG-Com and VCDS from Ross-Tech. Being able to easily read codes and interact with the vw specific modules is essential if you're going to do any work yourself.
Like you, I do not like Christmas lights on my dashboard. Until I watched the video, I was afraid to drive it for fear of damaging...everything. The video gave me peace of mind to drive the car to the dealer for a warranty repair. TmThanks for the gumball Popeye!
@@VHickleGarage Just a dead battery. $180 at the dealer, $60 install, $150 to reset the codes. $415 out the door. I know it is too much to spend, but a guy has to know his limitations!
@@troysheldon5539 Ouch. . If you're even the slightest bit computer savvy it might be worth investing the $200 in a Vag-Com. It's not difficult to use the basic functions, and pays for itself if it saves you one trip to the dealer.
@@troysheldon5539 pretty harsh charging $150 to reset codes. They literally just have to push a button on The scanner. Maybe you should have spent that $150 and just bought a scanner for yourself. I got a blue driver for a hundred bucks that'll reset codes
Thank you. I would like to add that in order to help with removing the connector, you can you use a little flat head and pry it out little by little. Thank you again!
What software are you using to read your Error codes? The Wheel sensor are Hall Effect sensors and work off of induction produced from the steel tone ring rotating. Dirt(road grime) on the outside of the sensor should not have any practical effect. A damaged tone ring is something that people should visually check right a way. Excessive Rust can cause them to fall apart. As long as there are no metal particles shorting out to ground, it should work. That would be a lot of metal particles.
I'm using VCDS along with the appropriate VAG-COM from Ross Tech. You're right on cleaning. . . It didn't accomplish anything. Someone on one of the forums had suggested it, so I figured it was worth a try before buying a new sensor. There was a lot of crud on the old sensor, either way it was worth cleaning it all up before installing the new sensor.
really helpful, thank you for this video so much my car was doing this and i took it to a mechanic and he said that it needs a lot of stuff which really scared me but after seeing this video i did it myself and everything is working great now thank you!
@@jikert4815 In my case yes the wheel sensor seems to have cured the shifting issues. I didnt have any other codes though. .if your car is throwing codes for a trans sensor, then you may need that one replaced as well.
@@VHickleGarage It's not throwing codes for anything at all. I just know one of the wheel sensors is going bad, but it doesn't say which like it did for you (probably the software I'm using) but the shifting is horrible. I was just curious if it also fixed your shifting. I will probably replace both kinds of sensors and see what happens
Everything in this video was correct . Strangely it was also my right rear ABS sensor that was faulty but I am driving on the left in the UK . Also had issues with transmission as discussed and automatic gear shift .
Yes, all of the symptoms you described in this video are exactly what I'm having related to the bad wheel speed sensor. This is the second time I've had one go bad on my 2016 GTI and the symptoms are exactly the same as the first time, exactly the same as this video. Thank you for sharing.
Have the exact same issue in my 2016 Tiguan. Full Xmas tree at start and the lights go away if I turn off the ignition and start it again. My VCDS cable is currently 5000 miles away as I’m in the middle of a move so I’ll have to get that shipped here asap. Thanks!
As long as you're not experiencing any other issues you can probably get by like that for a while. I drove around like that for at least a month or two before I got it fixed
Thank You! ross-tech.com/ They offer the software for free but you do have to buy the cable. It's a little pricey, but well worth the investment if you're going to keep the vehicle for a while. One saved trip to the shop and it pays for itself..
Have same issue, had a hard conract with curbs and now sensor seems faulty. Gonna replace it too, we'll see. Plus information: since external sensor causes the problem, the error belongs to "reversible" category. This means that if sensor recovers and starts operating well (maybe then was a contact issue only, common in any VW model), then lights will go out always, no need to clear codes if fix was done right.
Had this happen to me today, I just had my tires changed and rotated 3 days prior to the Christmas tree so the mechanic probably got the sensor dirty or it just broke (49,000ish miles), I don't have any software to clear codes so its time to take it back to the shop.
From what I understand, it's a pretty common issue, so probably nothing the tire shop did. If you clean/replace the sensor the lights should go away without clearing the codes. If you're planning to keep the car a long time I would suggest investing in a VAG COM. One saved trip to the shop and it will pay for itself.
Thanks, very useful info, From the last week I have multiple errors from Being starting the engine with loud long single alarm ,than ESB, ABS lights stay on, shows Auto Hold is not working, than saying The tires monitoring pressure is out, the Cruse control is out.. than after a while all errors gone by itself , everything back to normal until a few hours later or the next days.. i have no idea what was wrong just thinking all those errors come from single point which may only one sensor..vw golf bluemotion
All of those warning lights, and it being an intermittent issue definitely sounds like my experiences with an ABS sensor that's on its way out. I've got another one like that right now, and the lights just recently came on and have stayed on, so I've got another one to replace.
I have the same issue with my 2009 Jetta. All the dash lights are ON... . I bought a used ABS pump and controller.... it was money wasted. I recently ordered all 4 abs sensors that I haven't received yet. I will post my end result once they're installed.
If you plan to keep the car and work on it, I highly recommend investing in a VAG-COM. Good chance you only need 1 sensor, not all 4.. You'll save a lot more $$ in the long run buy scanning first, then ordering parts.
Please use wooden/rubber blocks between Jackson and stands.. otherwise you remove pant and dent bodywork. Also..you can test your old sensors with an ohmeter to see if they are shot.
I was over to friends house and I hooked up his code reader. It didn’t pull any codes, but I’ve had the same warning lights on the instrument cluster intermittently. I do have the Ross Tech VCDS cable. However, I didn’t use it yet. Do I have to use the Ross Tech cable to see which wheel sensor is causing the problem?
You should be able to see something with any OBD2 scanner. That being said, I would try the VagCom and see if you get anything different. I'd be very surprised if there wasn't a single code with all those warning lights on. It's more likely there is a module communication problem and that's why you didn't see any codes, but try VCDS before you go chasing anything else.
Great video , I have a 2012 CC with numerous problems. I have all of those dash lights on and shifting problems. This is first time I have heard that those sensors may cause shifting issues and I have been to a VW dealer as well.
I believe I read that they can be part of the shifting issue. I have had the shifting issue happen randomly a couple times since I replaced the sensor, but it's much more rare than it was before.
@@VHickleGarage what other issues can that sensor cause. I'm looking at a 2013 cc to buy and says it has a bad abs sensor but it is braking really weird and shifting in high rpm sometimes.
@@ryanloughlin6380 The sensor can definitely cause some shifting issues, but no guarantee that's the only thing. For the brakes I would think the sensor could cause issues with them as a result of ESC, but I don't know for sure.
Hi V.Hickle i hope you are doing fine .The video which you uploaded is 3 years ago however still you have made it so well and clear we understand every bit how and what helped to fix the issue. I have VW golf mk6. I am going through the same issue about the gears which do funny things like downshift and from 1 to 2nd gear it vibrates. You have mentioned the same issue in your video and said after changing the sensor that will also resolve the gear shift issue . What happened eventually ? did it fix the gear mischief shift or not ?
Yes after replacing the sensors, all the weird shifting issues went away as well. It did happen once or twice again after a couple years, but that was most likely from another sensor on the front going bad. I replaced that one, and no shifting issues since.
This worked for me. I have the same 2011 Jetta sport wagen Thanks for video. In my case I did both rear wheel speed sensors and the break pads. I mean I had to take the wheel off anyway,,,Thanks again
I just had all these light popped up on my dash like Christmas lights! Did it also clear your "tire sensor?" Looks like it cleared too. Awesome video! Thanks!
Yes the speed sensor fixed my TPMS light. I know it's not true for all Vw's, but the sportwagen doesn't actually have TPMS sensors, it determines whether or not there's an issue based on the speed sensor input. At least I believe that's what I read when I first looked into it.
Proud (and brave) owner of Scirocco 1.4 tsi petrol engine here... Hello! My testimony after this thorough and simple video (which I gratefully thank you for putting out!): - sensor replaced: lights still on; - magnetic ring wheel bearing replaced (it was needed and to further troubleshoot): lights still on. Since live data showed that rear left wheel sensor was soundingly collecting data and no diagnosis errors report other than right wheel: - Still need to check cables from rear left wheel up to abs control unit and if anomaly isn't from there, need to check fuses, voltage/power/etc from that end. ...this is an exhaustive process since I'm not a mechanic and these darn lights started their Christmas by themselves after 1 year of routine driving with no issue whatsoever... Hope still is intact but the headache factor of these little nothings that are of considerable number in VW systems and cars is starting to be very very annoying.
Very frustrating, I guess I got off easy with it only being the sensor. I'm a little confused though. . .If you're not getting any errors on the left side why check the wiring for that side? You did install the correct replacement sensor for location correct? . . .i.e. you didn't put a right front sensor on the right rear, etc? I've hear of the abs module itself going bad, but I have fortunately not had to deal with that issue.
@@VHickleGarage maybe I fumbled my words. The error exists and reports the rear right wheel only. The driving data reports all three other sensors registering speed minus the rear right wheel. Hence the needed wiring inspection and (hopefully not for now) the ABS module revision. To answer your questions straight up: nope. The sensor is correctly installed. Thank you for taking time to reply!
Hello my friend thank you for the great video but I have a question. When you got all the lights on (ABS / stabilizer, air bag, traction control) did the car was driving normal or the acceleration did not pass more than 30mph ? All the lights came on my car and I cannot even drive more than 30mph thanks
I did not have that particular issue, but several other people have said they did. Once you identify the faulty sensor, replacing it should fix all those problems.
I had the exact same warning lights on my audi A3 and Audi told me it was front wheel abs sensor. I replaced it even though it was very clean and still had the lights. Figured out another abs sensor on the rear also needed replaced that and now all warnings are gone.
I'm not actually sure cleanliness matters much since cleaning didn't have much of an impact for me. That's why the scans are so important, that way you know if more than one sensor is acting up. Weird that the dealer would have missed that though. Glad you were able to get them all off. Very annoying to have the whole dash lit up.
just quoted a $600 repair from St*kes VW in North Charleston S.C. for my 2018 Passat... had it repaired at Firestone Auto Repair for $300. I have been a VW customer for YEARS (5 different VW's, 6 if you count the Karhman Ghia i had in high school). The wheel speed sensors are clearly a poor design. If VW can't, or won't, address this issue I have been subjected to 4 different times, - then I think it's time to say goodbye to VW. There are MANY other auto brands out there to choose from.
@@canucknanuckofthenorth3457 I thought anything tech or mechanical related, we had to use the VW dealership. My brother in law told me after I got it fixed, that the censor itself only costs $25 ! I wish he hadn’t told me that. 😞
Lol pretty sure that was unrelated. I have a random issue with that one that I've never figured out, but it's pretty rare so it hasn't bothered me much.
Thanks for the video. I have been facing a similar issue with my 2011 Passat. The lights on the dashboard only come up when in a long drive +200 miles, then, if the car is stopped for a while, when restarted the error is usually cleaned from the dashboard. I'm not sure what is the root of the issue in my case.
Same issue with vw cc 2012 The problem is that when i stop for a little while the error cleaned and the diagnostic scanner can not see any errors. Don’t know if i have to scan it when the lights showing for the scanner to catch it! But i can’t expect when it might happen again, to prepare to carry it by the mechanic...
I had took my Jetta to a shop, to change 2 front struts, and 2 front ball joints I got my car back and it has all of these lights. Also my speedometer isn’t working with the lights on is this what yours did? They charged me 1700 just for those items. I have 0 lights on and now my engine light is on too.
I believe the Speedo not working could be bad Wheel Speed Sensors, but I'm not 100% sure. With the work you had done it would seem likely that they either left a sensor unplugged, or damaged one. I would expect you to have warning lights like what I had though. You should take it back to the shop and have them scan it and fix whatever they broke.
So this ended up being the problem on my 2016 VW Jetta S. Another side effect was the car wouldn't go beyond 30 mph no matter what. As soon as I replaced sensor and cleared all the faults the car drove perfectly and all the dash lights are gone...
I have a similar issue with my Jetta I replaced the sensors but still having the issues with the lights staying on. This helped a lot with changing out the parts. But, I am still seeing the lights as well as the speedometer and odometer are not functioning. I was told by the dealership it was only my sensors that were the problem. Any ideas? Thanks in advance for any advice.
My Jetta is doing this after I got it back from the shop I have all of these lights. Also my speedometer stopped working with the lights on. Smh. Did your speedometer stop working also?
Hi there!! Great job with video and fit. I am checking to see if I can perform this action on my 2016 Passat S model. Thanks for the link to sensor and ross-tech site..question though- Is the software and hardware compatible for all VAG models? Any idea? I gained confidence after watching you solve the issue and I intend to do it myself now. Please let me know if I can utilize it on 2016 model. Many thanks !!!
It should be pretty much the same for you car. Scanning will tell you for sure. Yes, the latest VAG-COM should work for your car, but you can confirm on Ross Tech''s site.
It should. If not check the wiring. If it's not that, then it's probably the ABS module, which is going to be a bigger and more expensive repair. WIth as common as this is, it's probably just the sensor. Good Luck!
I know this video is 2 years old but it's also hilarious that this has been an issue twice on my Seat Ibiza (rebadged VW polo) with the front left sensor that I got in 2019
Very common issue apparently. I've got another one that has been acting up and needs replaced. From all the views and comments it appears many of us have had repeated issues from these sensors.
my passat has this right now, my brake pedal is going nuts when i firmly press it, my gearbox is shifting like a madman, i will take my car to a garage tomorrow, i just replaced my 2 back wheel bearings. hopefully a new sensor will fix it.
If the pedal is acting weird you may have bigger issues. Hopefully it just turn out to be the sensors. If it all just started happening since you did the wheel bearings then good chance at least one of them got damaged in the process.
2nd time Im going through this with Tiguan. Problem is my code readers,both, say No fault codes, repalced both rear speed sensors with cheap ones and then Bosch brand , still same , brought to dealer to check. Its possible Hubs are an issue , but not sure,lol
2013 VW CC sport, After battery died and replaced battery almost every single lite lit up. Airbag, ABS, Traction, Steering, check engine and AFS. To this day can not find problem, replaced left wheel sensors and lights went off. (code reader said left was bad). Then lights came back on now code reader says Right wheel sensors are bad, still have to change them. Another issue to note is sometimes car would start then stop, it would not run, I would have to disconnect negative terminal on battery, reconnect and then it would start. If I replace right sensors and problem persists it is a toss up of either a short in wiring somewhere or problem with computer or one of the CAN modules. Funny how one thing can make the entire car go wonky, it is a royal pain in the butt. But this is not the only thing in repair; one is headliner redo, repaired broken wire connector up front, replaced all brake pads, MAF sensor, wastegate valve, replaced grille with emblem (because somebody smacked it) and now radiator support shroud. Because I drove front over a concrete car stop which ripped bottom section of plastic shroud. Joy Joy happy joy, Not! I sure hope when I replace those wheel sensors it will solve most of my problems and hoping that I don't have turbo issues and figure out what's going on with AFS after replacing bulbs. I am happy I came across this video because it lets me know I am not the only one with these crazy issues and gives me hope. At the very least it points me in a direction and gives me clues, even though this video is two years old, many thanks.
It's common to have codes and some lights when changing a battery, but most of those should go away pretty quickly. Hopefully the speed sensors will take care of a lot of your lights. It sounds like you definitely have an electrical gremlin somewhere. Between the Sportwagen and my A4 I have had my share of them as well. I would start by getting a VAG specifc scan. The VAG-COM will tell you a little more than a normal OBD2 scanner. I would also check your main battery ground, and then closely inspect wiring anywhere you had other damage. Good Luck!
Each corner of the car has a sensor, and each sensor is specific to that location. You'll need to scan it to figure out which sensor. Alternatively you can just buy all 4 and change them out, but there's always a small chance that it's not a sensor. Scanning is always the best 1st step.
@@necamarjanovic1266 Replaced front sensors. Fixed for a bit. Ended up also having a rusted out tone ring in the front right wheel bearing. Replaced, cleared, and it’s been working fine.
It's still most likely your speed sensor. Many others have reported speedo issues when their sensor was bad. Replace the bad sensor and all of those problems should go away. As always it's best to start with scanning for codes to see which sensor is bad and whether or not any other codes are showing up.
Amazon, I didn't feel like shelling out the $$ for VW genuine parts. There is a link in the description. 3 years later and the cheap sensor is still working.
The best video ever thank you I have this problem as we speak took it to the VW dealer and all the dash board lights lite up and they claim it was the sensor RT rear then the next lights were on again then they say it was the alternator then I took it back several times and I was told that's another sensor took it back yesterday and I was told that he changed it and the lights are still on now he's telling me that another sensor need to change changed the RT front oct 2, 2020 what I think is they should have checked all sensors and tell me right there what the problems were but thank you I have learn something about sensors
You're welcome. Can be a frustrating problem for sure. I'm starting to have intermittent sensor issues again myself, but I haven't yet checked to see which one is the problem this time.
Thanks for the excellent video. I wish I found this video earlier. Just paid $600 for the VW dealer to make this easy fix. It all started with my airbag light being on. They replaced the air bag controller ($900) and 2 days later all the lights came on. They then diagnosed the rear abs speed sensor. Was it the abs speed sensor all along?
I don't believe the ABS sensor should have had anything to do with the airbag. Do you have a sunroof? My sunroof leaks have caused airbag issues, from corroding the passenger seat wiring harness.
@@ryanloughlin6380 You are right. Lol not sure what I was thinking with this old reply. I believe the airbag system may be related to the vss because it's made to not set the airbags off below a certain speed. This is also something I haven't confirmed, but as you pointed out I had the airbag light and then it went away with the new vss.
Hey! So I’ve just done that on my mk6 golf and the codes came back on. I have no idea what it could be. My fuses are okay and the sensors new. I’m just lost now 😂
Have you scanned since you replaced the sensors? Cleared codes? I'm guessing you're throwing other codes if it came back. Either that or wiring is damaged. . .in which case you should still be showing a code for a bad sensor.
Do you have any other beeping, or warnings showing on the dash display? Was it scanned using a VW specific scanner? It's either an ABS sensor, the ABS module, or if you're getting other warnings about brakes and "driver assistance button defective" then you've probably got the issue I'm dealing with presently. Leaky sunroof drains getting water into the fuse box, cluster, and can bus module area. I haven't fully diagnosed, or fixed mine yet, but it's pointing towards the can bus module being bad, or corroded from water.
Thank you for the video! I have the same lights coming on my 2012 Jetta SE and scanned it to find out my rear right ABS speed sensor is also malfunctioning. I feel the same transmission issues with gear hunting you described. However, I also hear this sound coming from under the car, best way I can describe it is as if a branch was caught underneath and being dragged on the road. It is not always present and it is rhythmic, increasing when I accelerate and decreasing when I brake. It also seems to be more present when turning. Is this something you experienced/Do you think replacing the speed sensor would fix this? Or is there a bigger issue with my brakes or wheel bearing?
That noise shouldn't be related to the speed sensor. Sounds like it's possibly a bearing or CV Joint (axles) issue. I have some bearing/CV noise as well that comes and goes. I know those are both common issues on these cars. I have all new stuff sitting in the garage, but I haven't gotten around to swapping them yet. If your noise is intermittent then it's probably not dire yet, but something to think about doing soon.
I had to install a new fuse box (the one over the battery)(2004 Jetta). Upon completion of the installation, the ABS and Brake lights came on. Assuming the brakes/peripherals didn't suddenly go bad in my garage, could I have accidentally triggered this code, and need to erase it?
So I’m currently going through the same thing with my 2015 vw Jetta I ordered my new censors and they’ll be here Tuesday but I don’t have a way of clearly out the lights like you did with the computer
You might get lucky and have the lights clear themselves after you replace the sensor. If not you may be able to take it to an auto parts store and have them clear the codes. I'm not sure if their generic OBD II scanner will clear them or not.
Hey !! can you give an update on the downshifting ?? had the same issue with the wheel speed sensors on my polo 6C, Replaced the sensors and have no error codes but that random downshift happens on bad roads, especially from 2nd to 1st gear. is it just how DSG behaves while moving slowly on bad roads?? !!!
I have had the issue pop up randomly a couple of times since doing the sensor. I haven't been able to pinpoint any other specific thing that is causing it. Definitely not something that is normal operation for the DSG. I would suggest checking the wiring for your sensors, but I would expect that to throw a code. Unfortunately, I haven't dug any deeper into the issue since mine hasn't been acting up.
I have a 2015 Passat TDI and am having the same issue except mine is random. It goes off for a few drives, no issues then randomly comes on while I'm driving, then the next time I start it, it comes on again and yes I'm also having issues with the transmission jumping or just having delayed shifts. I was scared my transmission was going out but this gives me hope lol last time it was scanned I was told the front right needed to be replaced so im going to try that.
Mine started out like that. Then the lights stayed on all the time, but the shifting issue was still random. Good chance swapping out that front right sensor will fix your problem.
I used an aftermarket part so it was like $20. amzn.to/3gm3nyS Do so at your own risk, but OE part is going to be significantly more expensive. . .even more so if you try to get from the dealer. You can order OE parts, or choose from several aftermarket manufactures at ECS Tuning, FCP Euro, EuropaParts, URO Turning, and a few others.
awesome video! I have the same issue and dealership said the rear right bearing and hub assy. needed to be replaced along with the speed sensor. will def try this. I dont have a computer to clear the codes, just a fox code reader. will the codes clear themselves once driving, like in your video? thanks in advance.
Thank You! If you replace the faulty sensor then your CEL will probably go away like mine did. There may still be codes stored in the computer, but it won't cause any issues. Just keep a close eye on your wheel bearing, if it's making noise then you should replace that too. If it fails catastrophically then it can be very dangerous.
I have not experienced any issues with that because of the speed sensor. I don't think I've heard anyone else report that either. Not a stretch since this is the ABS system, but that might be indicative of a different problem. Have you scanned the computer to see which codes are showing?
The battery and steering wheel lights are common with low voltage and/or battery replacement. Have you replaced your battery recently, or is it old? Low battery voltage can also cause a no start situation where the engine does still crank. Battery, and the connections would be first thing I would check. After that you really need to scan the computer to see what codes are stored.
This same thing happened to me after I changed the setting for “Starting Vibration Reduction” while the ABS module was hot. Now getting a message that it has lost it’s coding, or improperly coded. Going to need to take my car in to have them generate the long coding to recode it I guess. I didn’t have a saved code before errors.
I haven't messed too much with the coding features, but I remember reading that you can cause some issues if its not done properly. Have you tried the Ross Tech site for help? I know they have a lot of info posted there.
I’ve tried googling it, but turns out it uses LONG coding, 2017 GTI MK7. I was using OBD11 Pro, under brakes and Adaptation, then starting vibration reduction from OFF -> NORMAL - doesn’t really change that much. I think it glitched and thought I had more features than I have. I took it to a shop and they found it was coded for extra features, like front end collision and lane keep assist. This caused the ABS module to clear out code and go offline. It took the shop about 2 hours to code correctly and redo all the adaptations by driving and setting steering wheel position sensor. Car runs great now, NO 6 lights with of them 4 flashing.
yes, your PC.... to find a different brand of automobile to purchase. after owning 5 VW's i think it's time to switch brands. if VW can't design a more reliable wheel speed sensor, will you trust them with the safety of your family?
The bolt broke, or the sensor broke? If it's just the sensor it should be pretty easy to drill out since it's mostly plastic. Alternatively, you could use a torch to heat it up and probably get it out that way. If it's the bolt, you're going to need an extractor (never works for me), or you'll have to carefully drill it out and then chase the threads, or re-tap it. Worst case would be drilling it out too far, in which case a helicoil kit would probably be your only solution.
We used a VAGCOM and it threw codes for back right sensor. We replaced the sensor, and reset all codes. Drove and all codes popped back up. Used a multimeter and the sensor is reading 0. Any ideas?
@@VHickleGarage it's throwing codes for electrical faults on the other abs sensors now as well. There are other codes as well for the random lights that have went off, all are the exact ones shown in your video!
@@amberm.6074 It sounds like you may have some bigger issues going on. I would start out by checking your main ground, but if all the sensors are showing problems then it could be the ABS module.
www.ross-tech.com/ . . . It's a VAG-COM, much more than just a basic OBD II scanner. If you have an VW/Audi car that you plan to work on, and keep for a long time it's well worth the price to buy.
The Speed Sensor, TPS, and ABS module are all different things. If you're getting the code for the wheel speed sensor then I would start with replacing that first. If you only code is the ABS module then that is most likely your problem.
Thank You. Right now the wagon is serving as one of our daily drivers, so no plans to sell in the near future. If you're interested in a 2005 Honda Accord Coupe V6 with 160k I'll be selling that one soon.
Hello sir how are you what brand did you use for ABS sensor please help me because I want to buy my ABS sensor I have 2014 Nissan Altima 2.5 l s my right front ABS sensor not good they need to replace so I want to know what brand sensor I should order thank you once again
I don't remember now which brand it was that I used. If the OE part is cheap enough it's probably best to go with that. If not then you could take a chance with a cheap aftermarket (off brand) part. This one on Amazon has pretty good ratings: amzn.to/3cAXEH9
@@VHickleGarage thank you so much brother I order this ABS sensor and my mechanic put it in my car and so far they run great thank you once again have a great day
Hi,
My golf had the same issue, spent $60 at mechanic diagnosing, after your video I went to the dealership bought these sensors replaced the car is quiet 😊 - no funny lights.
This is the best video about this vw sensor issue, thank you very much for taking the time to demonstrate all this for us. My VW scirocco will be acting all good before the end of this weekend.
Thank You! Glad it heled.
Fantastic video! Having the same issues, seems to be a thing with Jetta’s no matter what model and makes me feel much better knowing it I can try these easy fixes myself!
Thank You! I'm not 100% sure, but it's probably the same system across many models, so isn't a surprise that it's such a common issue...
All Volkswagen I have a Volkswagen Passat 2016 TSI same thing and it's really bothering me
@@VHickleGarage what program and scanner are you using I need me one of those I don't wanna go to the stealer ship they might charge me $2,000+ USA money just for a simple fix anything can help God bless happy 4th of July 🎉🙏
@@heyyaitsd1168 I use VCDS, and a HEX-V2 from www.ross-tech.com/. If you own a VAG car it's essential equipment. Pays for itself if it saves you one trip to the dealer.
@@VHickleGarage Thanks for this!
Thanks for the video! I got the sensor replaced and all the errors are gone! THANK YOU!!!
Glad it helped!
my god! what a treat to see suspension parts not covered in rust! Never ever see a car up here in Iowa look like that. They are completely enamored by road salt!
That's Florida for you. I'm from Ohio originally so I know what you mean. Those salted roads destroy all.
I have this problem with a Volkswagen Passat 2016 TSI... I might have to spray and clean them down 😞... Don't know why Volkswagen has this problem on every car? ...is it recalled? I don't wanna take it to the shop they will charge me an ARM AND LEG... I changed them and it off then I went on the highway and it came back on.
That gear shifting issue you described at the end of the video sounds like the vehicle is going into limp mode, which is intended since the car can't read wheel speed due to the faulty sensor.
I have this problem now , my car is in limp mode. All my lights on my dash board
@@vbvb7490 I'm having the same problem after changing a wheel bearing. Did you get this issue sorted out?
Almost 80% of VW/AUDI owners have this issue for soon or later !
So it’s including me for twice, one has happened on my 20 years old Audi but solved after cleaning up yeah run fine till now on , and now it has happened to my newest audi week ago and I’m going to clean up the ABS sensor first next weekend because after cleared up all codes it’s still come on again after driving and limping too ! This new indirect TPMS system I must hate it so … and I believe the culprit is ABS sensor itself !
Thx buddy...this is exactly what my '12 JSW TDI did. It even turned my cruise control off, while on a long haul, and disabled the traction control button. This will be my weekend project.
Have the same exact car. Did you also have a transmission problem with it acting funny? And did the wheel speed sensor fix that issue for you as well?
My back right sensor is out rn!!!! This video helped give me some clearance on what to do thanks
Recently bought a 2011 Jetta myself, gas model...my dashboard looks just like this... smh Thanks so much for this video
Glad it helped! Very Annoying when the dash is lit up like this.
Just did this on my passat 2.0 t komfort the rear wheel was a bear but got it done. Thanks bud you saved me time
Glad it helped
Just a quick tip, if you have a set of drive up ramps you can do this without taking the wheel off quite easily
Great tip. At the time I did this one I did not have a set of ramps. I just replaced one of the front sensors, and could have even done it on the ground had the sensor not been stuck. Ended up taking the wheel off so I could see what I was prying on.
It helped me a lot, I had a similar problem but after watching this video I managed to resolve it. Thanks.
You're welcome!
Thank you so much for your thorough investigation on your Volkswagen vehicle, You are the best keep up with these great videos, you save me a "hell-of-a-lot"! of money!
Glad it helped and you were able to get it fixed yourself.
Great video, my ABS light just came on last night, right rear sensor is playing up so I will change that out with the help of your video
Thanks. Always annoying when the whole cluster lights up like a Christmas tree. Good Luck. I've got another one starting to act up myself, that I need to swap out.
@@VHickleGarage I changed it out today with a brand new one but the light came back on after a short trip round the block, there is scoring on the old ssensor so I think it may be the reluctor ring its going into the garage on monday
Very helpful thank you. I just bought a 2012 Touareg and while driving it home on motorway 🛣, had the ABS, Traction and electronic parking brake warning lights come on. Had a mechanic scan the codes and it came back with faulty rear left speed sensor. Getting it fixed today, but it's good to see how easy it is to replace and maybe worth keeping the old one and cleaning it up as a possible spare. It's seems like a common failure on the Touaregs so being able to swap out almost like a light blub is very useful to know. Also i think I might invest in a scanner, it now seems like a no brainer with modern cars being soooo electronic, I imagine it will save be money after 1 or 2 problems. Going to the dealer for a scan costs about £90. Thanks for making the video and greetings from Cornwall UK 👍🏻.
I would say if you're worried about them you could just order spares to keep on hand. I haven't really had much luck reviving an old one once it starts acting up. I have had decent luck with the cheaper aftermarket sensors though. I would highly recommend getting the VAG-Com and VCDS from Ross-Tech. Being able to easily read codes and interact with the vw specific modules is essential if you're going to do any work yourself.
Like you, I do not like Christmas lights on my dashboard. Until I watched the video, I was afraid to drive it for fear of damaging...everything. The video gave me peace of mind to drive the car to the dealer for a warranty repair. TmThanks for the gumball Popeye!
You're Welcome. Thanks for watching!
@@VHickleGarage
Just a dead battery. $180 at the dealer, $60 install, $150 to reset the codes. $415 out the door. I know it is too much to spend, but a guy has to know his limitations!
@@troysheldon5539 Ouch. . If you're even the slightest bit computer savvy it might be worth investing the $200 in a Vag-Com. It's not difficult to use the basic functions, and pays for itself if it saves you one trip to the dealer.
@@VHickleGarage I will check it out. Thanks.
@@troysheldon5539 pretty harsh charging $150 to reset codes. They literally just have to push a button on The scanner. Maybe you should have spent that $150 and just bought a scanner for yourself. I got a blue driver for a hundred bucks that'll reset codes
Thank you. I would like to add that in order to help with removing the connector, you can you use a little flat head and pry it out little by little. Thank you again!
That's a great idea!
Thank you for the video! We’ve had SO many similar problems. Hope it’s just the sensor 🤞🏼
Hey....was it the same problem with your car? Speed sensor?
I love that you have the same tires as I have on my 2016 Jetta Sport!!! Great tires my friend!❤
I have been very happy with them.
What software are you using to read your Error codes? The Wheel sensor are Hall Effect sensors and work off of induction produced from the steel tone ring rotating. Dirt(road grime) on the outside of the sensor should not have any practical effect. A damaged tone ring is something that people should visually check right a way. Excessive Rust can cause them to fall apart. As long as there are no metal particles shorting out to ground, it should work. That would be a lot of metal particles.
I'm using VCDS along with the appropriate VAG-COM from Ross Tech. You're right on cleaning. . . It didn't accomplish anything. Someone on one of the forums had suggested it, so I figured it was worth a try before buying a new sensor. There was a lot of crud on the old sensor, either way it was worth cleaning it all up before installing the new sensor.
GREAT VIDEO! This is really good guide to me. thanks.
Glad it helped!
I like the natural flow n sincerity
Thank You!
really helpful, thank you for this video so much my car was doing this and i took it to a mechanic and he said that it needs a lot of stuff which really scared me but after seeing this video i did it myself and everything is working great now thank you!
Awesome, glad to hear it saved you from a bunch of expensive and unnecessary repairs!!
Thanks for sharing. I have all those same light on on my mom's jetta. Probably have to pay someone, but I like going in knowledgeable.
You're welcome. Hope you found someone to replace the sensor.
You're a GOD. I was having the SAME problems including the downshifting.
Thank You! Glad it was able to help you fix the problem.
@@VHickleGarage Did your transmission issue fix with this? AAMCO is telling me that the transmission output sensor is also going bad.
@@jikert4815 In my case yes the wheel sensor seems to have cured the shifting issues. I didnt have any other codes though. .if your car is throwing codes for a trans sensor, then you may need that one replaced as well.
@@VHickleGarage It's not throwing codes for anything at all. I just know one of the wheel sensors is going bad, but it doesn't say which like it did for you (probably the software I'm using) but the shifting is horrible. I was just curious if it also fixed your shifting. I will probably replace both kinds of sensors and see what happens
Did you get it fix
Helpful video, I ended up finding to cuts in the wire going to by speed sensor. Caused every light almost on the dash to be on.
That will definitely cause it too! Hopefully you found that before buying a new sensor.
Great video, thanks for sharing! If the ABS light is on, it possible to find which ABS sensor is defective with a simple OBD scanner?
Thank You. I think you might be able to with a generic scanner, but I'm really not sure. I've never used anything but the Vag Com since I have it.
Everything in this video was correct . Strangely it was also my right rear ABS sensor that was faulty but I am driving on the left in the UK . Also had issues with transmission as discussed and automatic gear shift .
I'm not sure RHD or LHD would have much to do with which sensor goes bad. Seems to be a very common VW issue for all of us.
my car wont shift into 3rd, or 5th and no reverse! no speed sensor codes, but speedometer has been sporadic and my issues arises after a car wash.
Yes, all of the symptoms you described in this video are exactly what I'm having related to the bad wheel speed sensor. This is the second time I've had one go bad on my 2016 GTI and the symptoms are exactly the same as the first time, exactly the same as this video. Thank you for sharing.
Thanks for posting this, local VW dealer was trying to scam my GF out of $400 bucks to do this lol
Glad to help! Sadly I don't think that's even the highest quote someone has mentioned for this job.
Have the exact same issue in my 2016 Tiguan. Full Xmas tree at start and the lights go away if I turn off the ignition and start it again. My VCDS cable is currently 5000 miles away as I’m in the middle of a move so I’ll have to get that shipped here asap. Thanks!
As long as you're not experiencing any other issues you can probably get by like that for a while. I drove around like that for at least a month or two before I got it fixed
Great video thank you. We’re can I get the code reader wire ? Do you need any special software to use it?
Thank You! ross-tech.com/ They offer the software for free but you do have to buy the cable. It's a little pricey, but well worth the investment if you're going to keep the vehicle for a while. One saved trip to the shop and it pays for itself..
Thank you for your reply
Have same issue, had a hard conract with curbs and now sensor seems faulty. Gonna replace it too, we'll see.
Plus information: since external sensor causes the problem, the error belongs to "reversible" category. This means that if sensor recovers and starts operating well (maybe then was a contact issue only, common in any VW model), then lights will go out always, no need to clear codes if fix was done right.
Thanks for the video...I'll will try to fix it myself this weekend.
Had this happen to me today, I just had my tires changed and rotated 3 days prior to the Christmas tree so the mechanic probably got the sensor dirty or it just broke (49,000ish miles), I don't have any software to clear codes so its time to take it back to the shop.
From what I understand, it's a pretty common issue, so probably nothing the tire shop did. If you clean/replace the sensor the lights should go away without clearing the codes. If you're planning to keep the car a long time I would suggest investing in a VAG COM. One saved trip to the shop and it will pay for itself.
Thanks, very useful info, From the last week I have multiple errors from Being starting the engine with loud long single alarm ,than ESB, ABS lights stay on, shows Auto Hold is not working, than saying The tires monitoring pressure is out, the Cruse control is out.. than after a while all errors gone by itself , everything back to normal until a few hours later or the next days.. i have no idea what was wrong just thinking all those errors come from single point which may only one sensor..vw golf bluemotion
All of those warning lights, and it being an intermittent issue definitely sounds like my experiences with an ABS sensor that's on its way out. I've got another one like that right now, and the lights just recently came on and have stayed on, so I've got another one to replace.
What brand/type of code OBDII reader are you using? I need something that will point me to the correct sensor.
I use a VAG-COM from Ross Tech. It's what you need to get VAG specific codes and interact with the modules.
I have the same issue with my 2009 Jetta. All the dash lights are ON... . I bought a used ABS pump and controller.... it was money wasted. I recently ordered all 4 abs sensors that I haven't received yet. I will post my end result once they're installed.
If you plan to keep the car and work on it, I highly recommend investing in a VAG-COM. Good chance you only need 1 sensor, not all 4.. You'll save a lot more $$ in the long run buy scanning first, then ordering parts.
Please use wooden/rubber blocks between Jackson and stands.. otherwise you remove pant and dent bodywork. Also..you can test your old sensors with an ohmeter to see if they are shot.
These cars have a solid piece of steel to jack from. It will not bend or dent. It is not a pinch seem just fyi.
@@timbenracing …paint….then…….rust.
I was over to friends house and I hooked up his code reader. It didn’t pull any codes, but I’ve had the same warning lights on the instrument cluster intermittently.
I do have the Ross Tech VCDS cable. However, I didn’t use it yet. Do I have to use the Ross Tech cable to see which wheel sensor is causing the problem?
You should be able to see something with any OBD2 scanner. That being said, I would try the VagCom and see if you get anything different. I'd be very surprised if there wasn't a single code with all those warning lights on.
It's more likely there is a module communication problem and that's why you didn't see any codes, but try VCDS before you go chasing anything else.
Great video , I have a 2012 CC with numerous problems. I have all of those dash lights on and shifting problems. This is first time I have heard that those sensors may cause shifting issues and I have been to a VW dealer as well.
I believe I read that they can be part of the shifting issue. I have had the shifting issue happen randomly a couple times since I replaced the sensor, but it's much more rare than it was before.
@@VHickleGarage what other issues can that sensor cause. I'm looking at a 2013 cc to buy and says it has a bad abs sensor but it is braking really weird and shifting in high rpm sometimes.
@@ryanloughlin6380 The sensor can definitely cause some shifting issues, but no guarantee that's the only thing. For the brakes I would think the sensor could cause issues with them as a result of ESC, but I don't know for sure.
Hi V.Hickle i hope you are doing fine .The video which you uploaded is 3 years ago however still you have made it so well and clear we understand every bit how and what helped to fix the issue.
I have VW golf mk6. I am going through the same issue about the gears which do funny things like downshift and from 1 to 2nd gear it vibrates. You have mentioned the same issue in your video and said after changing the sensor that will also resolve the gear shift issue . What happened eventually ? did it fix the gear mischief shift or not ?
Yes after replacing the sensors, all the weird shifting issues went away as well. It did happen once or twice again after a couple years, but that was most likely from another sensor on the front going bad. I replaced that one, and no shifting issues since.
@@VHickleGarage Thanks for the helpful reply ..happy fixing cars
This worked for me. I have the same 2011 Jetta sport wagen Thanks for video. In my case I did both rear wheel speed sensors and the break pads. I mean I had to take the wheel off anyway,,,Thanks again
Glad it helped! At least you were able to get everything done at the same time.
I just had all these light popped up on my dash like Christmas lights! Did it also clear your "tire sensor?" Looks like it cleared too. Awesome video! Thanks!
Yes the speed sensor fixed my TPMS light. I know it's not true for all Vw's, but the sportwagen doesn't actually have TPMS sensors, it determines whether or not there's an issue based on the speed sensor input. At least I believe that's what I read when I first looked into it.
Proud (and brave) owner of Scirocco 1.4 tsi petrol engine here...
Hello! My testimony after this thorough and simple video (which I gratefully thank you for putting out!):
- sensor replaced: lights still on;
- magnetic ring wheel bearing replaced (it was needed and to further troubleshoot): lights still on.
Since live data showed that rear left wheel sensor was soundingly collecting data and no diagnosis errors report other than right wheel:
- Still need to check cables from rear left wheel up to abs control unit and if anomaly isn't from there, need to check fuses, voltage/power/etc from that end.
...this is an exhaustive process since I'm not a mechanic and these darn lights started their Christmas by themselves after 1 year of routine driving with no issue whatsoever...
Hope still is intact but the headache factor of these little nothings that are of considerable number in VW systems and cars is starting to be very very annoying.
Very frustrating, I guess I got off easy with it only being the sensor. I'm a little confused though. . .If you're not getting any errors on the left side why check the wiring for that side? You did install the correct replacement sensor for location correct? . . .i.e. you didn't put a right front sensor on the right rear, etc?
I've hear of the abs module itself going bad, but I have fortunately not had to deal with that issue.
@@VHickleGarage maybe I fumbled my words.
The error exists and reports the rear right wheel only.
The driving data reports all three other sensors registering speed minus the rear right wheel.
Hence the needed wiring inspection and (hopefully not for now) the ABS module revision.
To answer your questions straight up: nope. The sensor is correctly installed.
Thank you for taking time to reply!
@@marcelosilva9429 Got it. Hopefully it's just a small short in that rear right wiring. 🤞
Hello my friend thank you for the great video but I have a question. When you got all the lights on (ABS / stabilizer, air bag, traction control) did the car was driving normal or the acceleration did not pass more than 30mph ? All the lights came on my car and I cannot even drive more than 30mph thanks
I did not have that particular issue, but several other people have said they did. Once you identify the faulty sensor, replacing it should fix all those problems.
Where did you get your ABS scanner for your laptop can you give me a link
I had the exact same warning lights on my audi A3 and Audi told me it was front wheel abs sensor. I replaced it even though it was very clean and still had the lights. Figured out another abs sensor on the rear also needed replaced that and now all warnings are gone.
I'm not actually sure cleanliness matters much since cleaning didn't have much of an impact for me. That's why the scans are so important, that way you know if more than one sensor is acting up. Weird that the dealer would have missed that though. Glad you were able to get them all off. Very annoying to have the whole dash lit up.
Headed to the dealership now to get my 2017 Passat back. ABS wheel censor fix cost me $593 US dollars.
just quoted a $600 repair from St*kes VW in North Charleston S.C. for my 2018 Passat... had it repaired at Firestone Auto Repair for $300. I have been a VW customer for YEARS (5 different VW's, 6 if you count the Karhman Ghia i had in high school). The wheel speed sensors are clearly a poor design. If VW can't, or won't, address this issue I have been subjected to 4 different times, - then I think it's time to say goodbye to VW. There are MANY other auto brands out there to choose from.
@@canucknanuckofthenorth3457 I thought anything tech or mechanical related, we had to use the VW dealership. My brother in law told me after I got it fixed, that the censor itself only costs $25 ! I wish he hadn’t told me that. 😞
Good video I have the same issue transmission acting up my abs broke
Hey thanks for the video same issue here . the light indicator for light bulbs whent out too ?
Lol pretty sure that was unrelated. I have a random issue with that one that I've never figured out, but it's pretty rare so it hasn't bothered me much.
Thanks for the video. I have been facing a similar issue with my 2011 Passat. The lights on the dashboard only come up when in a long drive +200 miles, then, if the car is stopped for a while, when restarted the error is usually cleaned from the dashboard. I'm not sure what is the root of the issue in my case.
My issue started off like that. Then eventually the lights stayed on all the time, until I replaced the sensor.
Same issue with vw cc 2012
The problem is that when i stop for a little while the error cleaned and the diagnostic scanner can not see any errors.
Don’t know if i have to scan it when the lights showing for the scanner to catch it! But i can’t expect when it might happen again, to prepare to carry it by the mechanic...
I had took my Jetta to a shop, to change 2 front struts, and 2 front ball joints I got my car back and it has all of these lights. Also my speedometer isn’t working with the lights on is this what yours did? They charged me 1700 just for those items. I have 0 lights on and now my engine light is on too.
I believe the Speedo not working could be bad Wheel Speed Sensors, but I'm not 100% sure. With the work you had done it would seem likely that they either left a sensor unplugged, or damaged one. I would expect you to have warning lights like what I had though. You should take it back to the shop and have them scan it and fix whatever they broke.
So this ended up being the problem on my 2016 VW Jetta S. Another side effect was the car wouldn't go beyond 30 mph no matter what. As soon as I replaced sensor and cleared all the faults the car drove perfectly and all the dash lights are gone...
Glad you were able to get it fixed! Amazing how many problems a little sensor can cause sometimes.
I have a similar issue with my Jetta I replaced the sensors but still having the issues with the lights staying on. This helped a lot with changing out the parts. But, I am still seeing the lights as well as the speedometer and odometer are not functioning. I was told by the dealership it was only my sensors that were the problem. Any ideas? Thanks in advance for any advice.
I'm not entirely sure. It could be something to do with the computer. Have you scanned it again since replacing all the sensors?
My Jetta is doing this after I got it back from the shop I have all of these lights. Also my speedometer stopped working with the lights on. Smh. Did your speedometer stop working also?
Did you fix it? What was it?
@@quickledude yup, they broke my abs sensor while changing my strut
Hi there!! Great job with video and fit. I am checking to see if I can perform this action on my 2016 Passat S model. Thanks for the link to sensor and ross-tech site..question though- Is the software and hardware compatible for all VAG models? Any idea? I gained confidence after watching you solve the issue and I intend to do it myself now. Please let me know if I can utilize it on 2016 model. Many thanks !!!
It should be pretty much the same for you car. Scanning will tell you for sure. Yes, the latest VAG-COM should work for your car, but you can confirm on Ross Tech''s site.
I have same issue with VW CC 2013, lets hope this fixes the issue.
It should. If not check the wiring. If it's not that, then it's probably the ABS module, which is going to be a bigger and more expensive repair. WIth as common as this is, it's probably just the sensor. Good Luck!
Same issue on 2011 jetta. Thank you!!
This was a really well made video!
Hello, what software did you use to find what the problem was? Thank you.
Good info; straight to the point.
I know this video is 2 years old but it's also hilarious that this has been an issue twice on my Seat Ibiza (rebadged VW polo) with the front left sensor that I got in 2019
Very common issue apparently. I've got another one that has been acting up and needs replaced. From all the views and comments it appears many of us have had repeated issues from these sensors.
my passat has this right now, my brake pedal is going nuts when i firmly press it, my gearbox is shifting like a madman, i will take my car to a garage tomorrow, i just replaced my 2 back wheel bearings. hopefully a new sensor will fix it.
If the pedal is acting weird you may have bigger issues. Hopefully it just turn out to be the sensors. If it all just started happening since you did the wheel bearings then good chance at least one of them got damaged in the process.
2nd time Im going through this with Tiguan. Problem is my code readers,both, say No fault codes, repalced both rear speed sensors with cheap ones and then Bosch brand , still same , brought to dealer to check. Its possible Hubs are an issue , but not sure,lol
2013 VW CC sport, After battery died and replaced battery almost every single lite lit up. Airbag, ABS, Traction, Steering, check engine and AFS. To this day can not find problem, replaced left wheel sensors and lights went off. (code reader said left was bad). Then lights came back on now code reader says Right wheel sensors are bad, still have to change them. Another issue to note is sometimes car would start then stop, it would not run, I would have to disconnect negative terminal on battery, reconnect and then it would start. If I replace right sensors and problem persists it is a toss up of either a short in wiring somewhere or problem with computer or one of the CAN modules.
Funny how one thing can make the entire car go wonky, it is a royal pain in the butt.
But this is not the only thing in repair; one is headliner redo, repaired broken wire connector up front, replaced all brake pads, MAF sensor, wastegate valve, replaced grille with emblem (because somebody smacked it) and now radiator support shroud. Because I drove front over a concrete car stop which ripped bottom section of plastic shroud. Joy Joy happy joy, Not!
I sure hope when I replace those wheel sensors it will solve most of my problems and hoping that I don't have turbo issues and figure out what's going on with AFS after replacing bulbs.
I am happy I came across this video because it lets me know I am not the only one with these crazy issues and gives me hope. At the very least it points me in a direction and gives me clues, even though this video is two years old, many thanks.
It's common to have codes and some lights when changing a battery, but most of those should go away pretty quickly.
Hopefully the speed sensors will take care of a lot of your lights. It sounds like you definitely have an electrical gremlin somewhere. Between the Sportwagen and my A4 I have had my share of them as well. I would start by getting a VAG specifc scan. The VAG-COM will tell you a little more than a normal OBD2 scanner. I would also check your main battery ground, and then closely inspect wiring anywhere you had other damage.
Good Luck!
Is this sensor on the driver side or passenger side I’m having the problem on my 2016 Jetta 1.8 and wanna get this job done this weekend
Each corner of the car has a sensor, and each sensor is specific to that location. You'll need to scan it to figure out which sensor. Alternatively you can just buy all 4 and change them out, but there's always a small chance that it's not a sensor. Scanning is always the best 1st step.
What diagnostic tool did you use and how much was the new sensor
Great video. Recent has this exact issue on my 15 Jetta TDI. Gonna change out the sensors & update after i do.
Update please
@@necamarjanovic1266 Replaced front sensors. Fixed for a bit. Ended up also having a rusted out tone ring in the front right wheel bearing. Replaced, cleared, and it’s been working fine.
Having same issue. Thanks so much! Great video.
Glad it helped!
have a 2018 Passat.4 sensors replaced under warranty at different times. When lights come on-limp mode. 45k miles.
Hey I have this issue plus now my 7:12 speedometer isn't working also. Do you have any suggestions on that
It's still most likely your speed sensor. Many others have reported speedo issues when their sensor was bad. Replace the bad sensor and all of those problems should go away. As always it's best to start with scanning for codes to see which sensor is bad and whether or not any other codes are showing up.
Where did you order the censor replacement, link please 🙏
Amazon, I didn't feel like shelling out the $$ for VW genuine parts. There is a link in the description. 3 years later and the cheap sensor is still working.
The best video ever thank you I have this problem as we speak took it to the VW dealer and all the dash board lights lite up and they claim it was the sensor RT rear then the next lights were on again then they say it was the alternator then I took it back several times and I was told that's another sensor took it back yesterday and I was told that he changed it and the lights are still on now he's telling me that another sensor need to change changed the RT front oct 2, 2020 what I think is they should have checked all sensors and tell me right there what the problems were but thank you I have learn something about sensors
You're welcome. Can be a frustrating problem for sure. I'm starting to have intermittent sensor issues again myself, but I haven't yet checked to see which one is the problem this time.
Thanks for the excellent video. I wish I found this video earlier. Just paid $600 for the VW dealer to make this easy fix. It all started with my airbag light being on. They replaced the air bag controller ($900) and 2 days later all the lights came on. They then diagnosed the rear abs speed sensor. Was it the abs speed sensor all along?
I don't believe the ABS sensor should have had anything to do with the airbag. Do you have a sunroof? My sunroof leaks have caused airbag issues, from corroding the passenger seat wiring harness.
@@VHickleGarage your airbag light was on in the begining of the video and went away after you replaced the sensor
@@ryanloughlin6380 You are right. Lol not sure what I was thinking with this old reply. I believe the airbag system may be related to the vss because it's made to not set the airbags off below a certain speed. This is also something I haven't confirmed, but as you pointed out I had the airbag light and then it went away with the new vss.
Hey! So I’ve just done that on my mk6 golf and the codes came back on. I have no idea what it could be. My fuses are okay and the sensors new. I’m just lost now 😂
Have you scanned since you replaced the sensors? Cleared codes? I'm guessing you're throwing other codes if it came back. Either that or wiring is damaged. . .in which case you should still be showing a code for a bad sensor.
The same lights are on. They connected it to the device. No error code appears. What could be the problem?
Do you have any other beeping, or warnings showing on the dash display? Was it scanned using a VW specific scanner? It's either an ABS sensor, the ABS module, or if you're getting other warnings about brakes and "driver assistance button defective" then you've probably got the issue I'm dealing with presently.
Leaky sunroof drains getting water into the fuse box, cluster, and can bus module area. I haven't fully diagnosed, or fixed mine yet, but it's pointing towards the can bus module being bad, or corroded from water.
Thank you for the video! I have the same lights coming on my 2012 Jetta SE and scanned it to find out my rear right ABS speed sensor is also malfunctioning. I feel the same transmission issues with gear hunting you described. However, I also hear this sound coming from under the car, best way I can describe it is as if a branch was caught underneath and being dragged on the road. It is not always present and it is rhythmic, increasing when I accelerate and decreasing when I brake. It also seems to be more present when turning. Is this something you experienced/Do you think replacing the speed sensor would fix this? Or is there a bigger issue with my brakes or wheel bearing?
That noise shouldn't be related to the speed sensor. Sounds like it's possibly a bearing or CV Joint (axles) issue. I have some bearing/CV noise as well that comes and goes. I know those are both common issues on these cars. I have all new stuff sitting in the garage, but I haven't gotten around to swapping them yet. If your noise is intermittent then it's probably not dire yet, but something to think about doing soon.
Did you use a regular obdII monitor?
@@joewaltz2709 it was an OBDeleven
I had to install a new fuse box (the one over the battery)(2004 Jetta). Upon completion of the installation, the ABS and Brake lights came on. Assuming the brakes/peripherals didn't suddenly go bad in my garage, could I have accidentally triggered this code, and need to erase it?
So I’m currently going through the same thing with my 2015 vw Jetta I ordered my new censors and they’ll be here Tuesday but I don’t have a way of clearly out the lights like you did with the computer
You might get lucky and have the lights clear themselves after you replace the sensor. If not you may be able to take it to an auto parts store and have them clear the codes. I'm not sure if their generic OBD II scanner will clear them or not.
Thanks for sharing, excellent video
Hey !! can you give an update on the downshifting ?? had the same issue with the wheel speed sensors on my polo 6C, Replaced the sensors and have no error codes but that random downshift happens on bad roads, especially from 2nd to 1st gear. is it just how DSG behaves while moving slowly on bad roads?? !!!
I have had the issue pop up randomly a couple of times since doing the sensor. I haven't been able to pinpoint any other specific thing that is causing it. Definitely not something that is normal operation for the DSG. I would suggest checking the wiring for your sensors, but I would expect that to throw a code. Unfortunately, I haven't dug any deeper into the issue since mine hasn't been acting up.
I have a 2015 Passat TDI and am having the same issue except mine is random. It goes off for a few drives, no issues then randomly comes on while I'm driving, then the next time I start it, it comes on again and yes I'm also having issues with the transmission jumping or just having delayed shifts. I was scared my transmission was going out but this gives me hope lol last time it was scanned I was told the front right needed to be replaced so im going to try that.
Mine started out like that. Then the lights stayed on all the time, but the shifting issue was still random. Good chance swapping out that front right sensor will fix your problem.
What cable do you use to connect the car to the computer? thanks
VAG-COM from Ross Tech
How much is the sensor and where can I get it from beside dealer and do u know the price on it
I used an aftermarket part so it was like $20. amzn.to/3gm3nyS Do so at your own risk, but OE part is going to be significantly more expensive. . .even more so if you try to get from the dealer. You can order OE parts, or choose from several aftermarket manufactures at ECS Tuning, FCP Euro, EuropaParts, URO Turning, and a few others.
awesome video! I have the same issue and dealership said the rear right bearing and hub assy. needed to be replaced along with the speed sensor. will def try this. I dont have a computer to clear the codes, just a fox code reader. will the codes clear themselves once driving, like in your video? thanks in advance.
Thank You! If you replace the faulty sensor then your CEL will probably go away like mine did. There may still be codes stored in the computer, but it won't cause any issues. Just keep a close eye on your wheel bearing, if it's making noise then you should replace that too. If it fails catastrophically then it can be very dangerous.
Did you have any issues with brakes locking up due to the bad sensors?
I have not experienced any issues with that because of the speed sensor. I don't think I've heard anyone else report that either. Not a stretch since this is the ABS system, but that might be indicative of a different problem. Have you scanned the computer to see which codes are showing?
got the same lights plus the battery light along with the steering light. car wont start but will turn over. any ideas? (vw gti 2011)
The battery and steering wheel lights are common with low voltage and/or battery replacement. Have you replaced your battery recently, or is it old? Low battery voltage can also cause a no start situation where the engine does still crank. Battery, and the connections would be first thing I would check. After that you really need to scan the computer to see what codes are stored.
This same thing happened to me after I changed the setting for “Starting Vibration Reduction” while the ABS module was hot. Now getting a message that it has lost it’s coding, or improperly coded. Going to need to take my car in to have them generate the long coding to recode it I guess. I didn’t have a saved code before errors.
I haven't messed too much with the coding features, but I remember reading that you can cause some issues if its not done properly. Have you tried the Ross Tech site for help? I know they have a lot of info posted there.
I’ve tried googling it, but turns out it uses LONG coding, 2017 GTI MK7. I was using OBD11 Pro, under brakes and Adaptation, then starting vibration reduction from OFF -> NORMAL - doesn’t really change that much. I think it glitched and thought I had more features than I have. I took it to a shop and they found it was coded for extra features, like front end collision and lane keep assist. This caused the ABS module to clear out code and go offline. It took the shop about 2 hours to code correctly and redo all the adaptations by driving and setting steering wheel position sensor. Car runs great now, NO 6 lights with of them 4 flashing.
I think you helped me fix what’s going wrong.
Thanks.
You''re Welcome. Glad it helped.
Would disconnecting the battery clear the abs codes?
Possibly, but best practice will always be to scan, and clear the codes with a VAG-COM.
Hey man!! Thanks for the video, quick question… what’s the program you are using to scam your car with your computer?
i used VCDS with a VAG-COM cable from Ross Tech. Well worth the money!
How do i know which wheel speed sensor i need? Is there a special computer for that
yes, your PC.... to find a different brand of automobile to purchase. after owning 5 VW's i think it's time to switch brands. if VW can't design a more reliable wheel speed sensor, will you trust them with the safety of your family?
The best is a VAG-COM cable from Ross-Tech and a laptop. I believe you can see which sensor with any OBD2 scanner though.
Mine broke is there a way to get it out without taking off the wheel bearing ?
The bolt broke, or the sensor broke? If it's just the sensor it should be pretty easy to drill out since it's mostly plastic. Alternatively, you could use a torch to heat it up and probably get it out that way.
If it's the bolt, you're going to need an extractor (never works for me), or you'll have to carefully drill it out and then chase the threads, or re-tap it. Worst case would be drilling it out too far, in which case a helicoil kit would probably be your only solution.
We used a VAGCOM and it threw codes for back right sensor. We replaced the sensor, and reset all codes. Drove and all codes popped back up. Used a multimeter and the sensor is reading 0. Any ideas?
Is the only code that popped back up for the RR sensor? If so, and the sensor is testing properly you could have a damaged wire somewhere.
@@VHickleGarage it's throwing codes for electrical faults on the other abs sensors now as well. There are other codes as well for the random lights that have went off, all are the exact ones shown in your video!
@@amberm.6074 It sounds like you may have some bigger issues going on. I would start out by checking your main ground, but if all the sensors are showing problems then it could be the ABS module.
Where did you buy that OBD2 diagnostic tool?
www.ross-tech.com/ . . . It's a VAG-COM, much more than just a basic OBD II scanner. If you have an VW/Audi car that you plan to work on, and keep for a long time it's well worth the price to buy.
I'm having the issues with everything you mentioned but my code is a faulty is Abs module could it be the same as tps sensor?
The Speed Sensor, TPS, and ABS module are all different things. If you're getting the code for the wheel speed sensor then I would start with replacing that first. If you only code is the ABS module then that is most likely your problem.
I had the same exact issue, thank you so much!
Glad it helped!
Nice wagon.When you decide to sell it let me know. I am looking for one to buy,
Thank You. Right now the wagon is serving as one of our daily drivers, so no plans to sell in the near future. If you're interested in a 2005 Honda Accord Coupe V6 with 160k I'll be selling that one soon.
What did he use to clean the sensor and inside of it?
I just used some Brake Parts Cleaner. Like I showed it didn''t really work though.
Hello sir how are you what brand did you use for ABS sensor please help me because I want to buy my ABS sensor I have 2014 Nissan Altima 2.5 l s my right front ABS sensor not good they need to replace so I want to know what brand sensor I should order thank you once again
I don't remember now which brand it was that I used. If the OE part is cheap enough it's probably best to go with that. If not then you could take a chance with a cheap aftermarket (off brand) part. This one on Amazon has pretty good ratings: amzn.to/3cAXEH9
@@VHickleGarage thank you so much brother I order this ABS sensor and my mechanic put it in my car and so far they run great thank you once again have a great day