Brake Pedal Position Sensor? how much!

[PhilSatch 0]

Hello guys, was wondering if anyone can help me with this problem?

 

My G60's ABS light came on so I took it into a local VW specialist who plugged it into the diagnostics and they told me code 00793 brake pedal position sensor is the probelm.

 

They said this was a common but very expensive problem, as the whole unit where the brake pedal position sensor is located will have to be replaced and these cost £800!!

 

The ABS isn't working at the mo and the car won't pass its mot with the light on so was hoping there may be a cheaper option!

 

Has anyone got any ideas please!!!!

 

cheers Phil

[Supercharged 2]

They are £50

 

MK3 haynes manual for procedure

 

Did they clear the codes?

[PhilSatch 0]

Ok cool, that sounds more like it, there were 5 old codes including the pedal position sensor, they cleared them all and road tested it and the pedal postion sensor is still there - I think.... sorry but I'm not really up on diagnostics etc, the ABS warning light is still on so I guess they didn't clear it? cheers for the advice.

[kerrinmay 0]

I'm sure it was one of those that I had replaced about 1 1/2 years ago and I'd say it was more around the £50 mark. Mine was also causing problems with my ABS light coming on. It was either a brake pedal position sensor or brake pedal travel sensor which might be one and the same thing! I can definately check tonight through my old invoices, and I'll also see what effort/labour costs were involved in replacing it.

[Supercharged 2]

Does the light stay on and not go off?

 

If so just check it's plugged in etc (on the servo under the master cyl)

[PhilSatch 0]

Yes, when I start the car the light comes on and goes of as usual in the start up sequence, then as soon as a drive off the light comes back on and stays on, when it first started happening if I pressed the brake pedal the light would go off but now it just stays on all the time....

[kerrinmay 0]

That definately sounds similar to the problem that I had. On startup the light would come on and go off as expected, but then upon driving, it would then come on (although not always).

[PhilSatch 0]

Thanks for your help, I phoned the VW main dealer today and they didn't have a clue what part I need even tho I gave them the fault code... they asked me for a part number... I don't suppose anyone has this??

would really appreciate any help.. thanks very much.

[bigpants baby 0]

I have a complete servo etc for sale off of a 96 c vr6,the number on the plunger is 357 927 810

[kerrinmay 0]

Finally checked through my invoices last night and found the one with the brake pedal travel sensor, however unfortunately the garage I used hand-write their invoices so there is no part number on it. All I can tell you is that it cost £51.61 + vat and labour costs were £60 - but the guy also checked out a few other things on the same visit, so not all of the labour was for fitting this sensor. I think the guy used to charge £40 per hour, so it's probably no more than 1 hours work.

[bigpants baby 0]

i could change one in about 5 mins