I did manage to successfully test the sensor with diode test on the fluke and had a descrepancy between a working and faulty sensor, this allowed me to 100% diagnose a faulty sensor
What the autoscan is for is to find out which modules are present in your car. Then you can make a scan list that is specific to your car which makes subsequent scans almost instantaneous rather than taking more than 2 hours. (I use VAG CAN PRO which may not be as good as vcds at knowing what protocols to scan etc and therefor may take longer to do the auto scan). Thanks for the clear explanation as to what tools are needed to remove the sensor.
good video, i replaced the sensor like an idiot without properly checking and it turned out to be a faulty ring on the hub and smashed the new sensor too. Bought two sensors and a hub and problem resolved at least
Excellent instructional video. Thanks . I have a Yeti with the same lights on + " Bend lights. All I am told point towards a faulty battery or abs sensor. New battery didn't cure it so new sensor ( FNS) on order .
So because they are active wheel speedsensors no point doing a resistance ohms test on the sensor unit itself. They must be powered with 12v to work correctly.
@@xxwalhalaxxmozza7415 my break caliper seized too. Had to replace it. I think it may have been caused by brake dust. Will try to fix my abs sensor. Maybe some cleaning will help.
most likely due to brake being seized and heat killing off the sensor or bad bearing moving and rubbing against the sensor. Mine was also bad on rear left side with seized caliper bracket
So relieved to hear this. My caddy van had me seriously considering buying a bicycle until the weather got so cold recently. Society is not going in a great direction and if you have a decent job you won't notice it yet but if you are on disability and barely able to work you see the impending doom start to make sense unfortunately. Two winters ago people were selling their cars and reverting to just public transport which is funny and infuriating because the EU who stole 85 billion from us and charge us 10% interest 😂😂 on paying it back to the banksters that crashed our economy, they continue to drip feed propaganda on how much of a disaster Brexit is , so as to deter another victim from trying to leave , People don't really notice that the gifts they gave us such as large motorways ( actually roads to help trucks transporting the war booty out of the country) and now we can't afford to run automobiles on those fine roads 😂😂
Hello craig, I own a golf r mk6 2013 model, Recently i have replaced all brake pads and rear break discs, Since then I started getting intermittent break workshop message plus the traction light comes on, and now the abs light is on the whole time + the message, we had heavy rains recently, i visited an electrician and informed me that the abs module needs replacement and am not convinced, any ideas ?
Hi Craig, took my golf6 for a diagnosis check since the Abs error shows on my dashboard but the test does not specify exactly the sensors which have fault, does it mean that I should change all of them?
Hi Craig, I messaged you about my mondeo going into high revs on start up, I realise this is not applicable to this video but could not find your original reply, I replaced the IACV and as you suggested look for vacume leaks. It seems to be coming from around the coil pack area any suggestions.
im owner seat leon 2012 and i have problem with the tpms system about the tyre pressure. the light for tyre presure is ON and dosent respont when i put the tyre check botton. is that the sensor for this problem?
From my understanding it may be related. Some cars have separate abs and tpms sensors. But apparently some detect low tire pressure with the same sensor when the wheel speeds are constantly different and VW seems to do this on some cars.
@@CraigsDIY yup first thing I did was check tire pressure. Now I got the codes confirming it's an ABS sensor signal issue so going to replace. Thanks for the vid!
Were you able to fix it? I have the same issue, replaced the sensors and after turning it on i got abs, traction control, brake, airbag and the power steering as new one
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last time I had an ABS issue I tried various sources for a senor before eventually paying the higher VW prices for an instant fix
Excellent video, very thorough and comprehensive! I especially liked the tips on how to use VCDS to check the functioning of the wheel speed sensors.
I did manage to successfully test the sensor with diode test on the fluke and had a descrepancy between a working and faulty sensor, this allowed me to 100% diagnose a faulty sensor
What the autoscan is for is to find out which modules are present in your car. Then you can make a scan list that is specific to your car which makes subsequent scans almost instantaneous rather than taking more than 2 hours. (I use VAG CAN PRO which may not be as good as vcds at knowing what protocols to scan etc and therefor may take longer to do the auto scan). Thanks for the clear explanation as to what tools are needed to remove the sensor.
Good explanation and a very well defined thought process. Thanks C!
good video, i replaced the sensor like an idiot without properly checking and it turned out to be a faulty ring on the hub and smashed the new sensor too. Bought two sensors and a hub and problem resolved at least
Excellent instructional video. Thanks . I have a Yeti with the same lights on + " Bend lights. All I am told point towards a faulty battery or abs sensor. New battery didn't cure it so new sensor ( FNS) on order .
Nice matey, I had the exact fault codes. The sensor out and cleaned them up as they were covered in crap 😎🤓🇩🇪🤙🏽
Hi Craig, I'm also Craig.. also wanting to remove this clip for separate reasons.. thanks for your help..
Well made video and great explanation, liked and subbed ! 😃
Thanks that was helpful information. I think that's what is going on with my VW Jetta
So a faulty abs sensor can trigger the abs, esc, tyre pressure light, start/stop, handbrake, Acc, parking sensors lights?
mine triggered a fault in the drivers door and media center. easy fix though.
So because they are active wheel speedsensors no point doing a resistance ohms test on the sensor unit itself.
They must be powered with 12v to work correctly.
Great video tutorial, thanks for sharing.
The stupid rear left sensor seems to be the first to die on most VAG vehicles, I wonder why though. Great vid btw
Same here 2016 golf gtd 39k. Turning out to be quite unreliable. Had it since 3 yrs old. Always electric faults
@@xxwalhalaxxmozza7415 my break caliper seized too. Had to replace it. I think it may have been caused by brake dust. Will try to fix my abs sensor. Maybe some cleaning will help.
most likely due to brake being seized and heat killing off the sensor or bad bearing moving and rubbing against the sensor. Mine was also bad on rear left side with seized caliper bracket
Very helpful, thanks.👍
Great video!
Yours went at 39k, mine went at 41k.
VW were reliable once, eh. Now another at 49k....
I've since discovered a problem with the brake on this wheel which is generating a bit of warmth, so it may be the extra heat that killed this one.
So relieved to hear this. My caddy van had me seriously considering buying a bicycle until the weather got so cold recently. Society is not going in a great direction and if you have a decent job you won't notice it yet but if you are on disability and barely able to work you see the impending doom start to make sense unfortunately. Two winters ago people were selling their cars and reverting to just public transport which is funny and infuriating because the EU who stole 85 billion from us and charge us 10% interest 😂😂 on paying it back to the banksters that crashed our economy,
they continue to drip feed propaganda on how much of a disaster Brexit is , so as to deter another victim from trying to leave ,
People don't really notice that the gifts they gave us such as large motorways ( actually roads to help trucks transporting the war booty out of the country) and now we can't afford to run automobiles on those fine roads 😂😂
Excellent informative video very well filmed,just one surgestion please include original part numbers from removed item would be helpful
Much appreciated.
Nice new VW
Hello craig,
I own a golf r mk6 2013 model,
Recently i have replaced all brake pads and rear break discs,
Since then I started getting intermittent break workshop message plus the traction light
comes on, and now the abs light is on the whole time + the message, we had heavy rains recently, i visited an electrician and informed me that the abs module needs replacement and am not convinced, any ideas ?
Need scan DTC's
Hi what is make of sensor please?
Hi can the VCDS Pin point which sensor is at fault or does it only tell you there is a general abs fault?
@agentcarbunkle, yes VCDS can tell which sensor is bad.
Hi Craig, took my golf6 for a diagnosis check since the Abs error shows on my dashboard but the test does not specify exactly the sensors which have fault, does it mean that I should change all of them?
Any scan will refer to specific sensor circuits if that's the issue. The module knows which is which.
I get 10.90v on the multi meter a bit strange
Hi Craig, I messaged you about my mondeo going into high revs on start up, I realise this is not applicable to this video but could not find your original reply, I replaced the IACV and as you suggested look for vacume leaks.
It seems to be coming from around the coil pack area any suggestions.
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im owner seat leon 2012 and i have problem with the tpms system about the tyre pressure.
the light for tyre presure is ON and dosent respont when i put the tyre check botton.
is that the sensor for this problem?
Nope, unrelated
From my understanding it may be related. Some cars have separate abs and tpms sensors. But apparently some detect low tire pressure with the same sensor when the wheel speeds are constantly different and VW seems to do this on some cars.
@@gilbertlopez That's true thanks. So diagnosis would be the same as in the video. But start with: is the tyre flat...
@@CraigsDIY yup first thing I did was check tire pressure. Now I got the codes confirming it's an ABS sensor signal issue so going to replace. Thanks for the vid!
i got my wheel speed sensors from aliexpress. how's your golf 6 coming along? i drive a mk6 jetta which has the same engine as yours
So far so good...
Hi Craig, my scirocco is showing 11.4 V do you think this is close enough to your 11.7? Thanks
Probably. Check another known good one.
Very useful, thank you. Which 'Reader' do you use please?
VCDS
I love the posh accent.
Changed mine and lights are still on. A yellow steering wheel light is also on.
Were you able to fix it? I have the same issue, replaced the sensors and after turning it on i got abs, traction control, brake, airbag and the power steering as new one
@@cesarhuerta8620 yeah, after changing the 4 of em and then going for a short ride. Initially I changed only the 2 in the rear.
interesting im gonna check that i had ABS 4days ago*