ReekieVR 0 Posted January 31, 2006 Just had news that the abs unit is zapped. Getting 'rear left valve' fault. Had this last year but randomly the light did as it was supposed to during its last mot ! Garage says they have tested all the sensors and then done a VW 'test plan' which he says runs through a series of tests to confirm / isolate the problem. It is not the pump, but the unit under the expansion tank which needs replacing. Estimate: £548 for hardware and 2 hrs lab, which is alot - but not as much as i had feared. Soo, anyone got a 2nd hand one then? Any common / cheaper versions off a passat or sharan ? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MAN23H 0 Posted January 31, 2006 I had the same problem on mine. Warning light was on indicating an ABS failor. All I did was pull out the light and un-plug the bulb and hope they didn't notice. Guess what - Sailed through it's test. :thumb right: Who needs ABS anyway. I have a feeling I'm going to regret that comment one day. :roll: Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dr_mat 0 Posted January 31, 2006 There are plenty of ABS valve blocks kicking around on ebay and in breaker's yards for Corrados. The drawback is you don't have much time if you've currently got no MOT... I am told that the valve block is known for premature failures on the VR6.. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ReekieVR 0 Posted January 31, 2006 Aye - its the valve block. Couldnt remember what the bloke called it. Anyone got the part number for it? '95 vr Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ReekieVR 0 Posted February 6, 2006 For future reference : had the abs valve block replaced with a s/h unit (£95). No abs light now, and i saved mesel £450 in the process ! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kevin Bacon 5 Posted February 6, 2006 All I did was pull out the light and un-plug the bulb and hope they didn't notice. A non functioning ABS bulb is an MOT failure aswell as the testers are supposed to observe the ABS do it's self test and then extinguish the bulb. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
VAG-hag 0 Posted February 6, 2006 For future reference : had the abs valve block replaced with a s/h unit (£95). No abs light now, and i saved mesel £450 in the process ! Everyone loves a hppy ending :D Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DanA 0 Posted February 6, 2006 For future reference : had the abs valve block replaced with a s/h unit (£95). No abs light now, and i saved mesel £450 in the process ! How much did it cost to have it fitted ? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ReekieVR 0 Posted February 8, 2006 DanA - just looked it up - it was 3.3 hours @ £48 plus some vat = £187 Got the part from a breakers on http://www.partsgateway.co.uk. Usefull web site - easy to use. HTH Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DanA 0 Posted February 9, 2006 Thanks for that, looks like a bit of a bugger to DIY fit! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
khurrado 0 Posted February 9, 2006 I had the same problem on mine. Warning light was on indicating an ABS failor. All I did was pull out the light and un-plug the bulb and hope they didn't notice. Guess what - Sailed through it's test. :thumb right: Thanks for the tip, got MOT test tmro, i know for sure these guys wont notice. I just hope they dont notice the 2 x balding tyres.......Anyone got 2x205/40/17 for sale???? :roll: Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
