ABS + MOT.......... FAILED!

[Fenn 0]

Right, just had my 95 8v corrado MOT'ed and failed on not having an ABS light let alone a working one! where on the dash should it be? as i've had a look behind the blanks and...... well fankly drawn a blank. tryed to read any ABS fault codes but can't connect with the ecu and the wheels lock up so the ABS is not working.

 

Anyone got any ideas as i need a light to pass the MOT.

[pyro3911 0]

As you look at the dash it is the top light above the fog light switches should be two switches wide.

 

hope this helps.

[Fenn 0]

Thnaks For the speedy reply!

 

there is a double blank there but it's a blank, not a ABS light. looks like someones junked the light as there is a long thin connector behind it which i can only assume is for the light. Anyone got a spare one they want to sell or have a part number?

[pyro3911 0]

There are some for sale on here at the moment. The problem is dodgy sellers sometimes get rid of the light as there is a problem with abs. This sounds like your problem so expect to have to have some work done on the ABS system when you have fitted the new light.

 

Ian

[Fenn 0]

yeah, i know the lghts only the beginning but it's a start.

 

the brakes needed looking anyway as there hard when the engines off, but squidgy when the engine running.

 

whats do i need to check because i can't get my code reader to link with the ABS system?

[pyro3911 0]

check on the wiki buying guide there is a list of things to check.

ian

[Fenn 0]

Thanks

[paul20v 0]

yeah, i know the lghts only the beginning but it's a start.

 

the brakes needed looking anyway as there hard when the engines off, but squidgy when the engine running.

 

whats do i need to check because i can't get my code reader to link with the ABS system?

servo make them squidgy for want of a better word thats normal

for vaccum servo assistance between an engine stopped and running.

[Fenn 0]

but the brakes are not very good at all!

 

i have 2 other VW and both have better brakes.

 

what i was getting at is there's no air in the system. so i suspect theres an ABS problem hence the fact that theres no ABS light.