ABS light comes on at 100mph

[Byrd 10]

I have done a search for this specific problem, as there has been loads written on here regarding abs faults. My problem is when I hit 100 mph, the abs light comes on and stays on until I switch off the ignition. It doesn't come on again until I hit 100mph again?!? Anyone had the same experience?? Jason

[robo22sri 10]

100mph! naughty naughty!

 

Yeah my mk3 does it!

 

One of the sensors is shot but i cant be arsed to find out which one, they are cheap as chips to replace just do the lot.

[MarkFoster 0]

Yeah, it's a safety feature to dissuade drivers from speeding....

 

(It's not really(!) as Mr SRI advises, check your sensors)

[Supercharged 2]

Loose wheel bearing or ABS cage distorted / rusty

 

You need VAGCOM to see which one it is

[Stonejag 10]

Note that if you can't get it to talk over VAG-COM then the ECU may have failed, they sometimes go die and go silent (though the ABS can still work!)...which is a right pain when you don't know why the light keeps going on and off!

 

Stone

[Byrd 10]

Thanks for feedback, will try get feedback from VAG COm first. Not often that I am driving over 100mph so there are more pressing issues to be addressed- Like new sunroof seal, drivers side window not closing 100%...............YOu know the stories. Then cherry on top, after leaving a meeting in her yesterday, my clients' bull mastiff chewed the paint off the front bumper- 10 holes through to the black plastic!!!!!! WHEN DOES IT EVER END!?!?!?!? Lucky for the dog, I only saw the holes after I got home...................................Obviously didnt like the agressive stance of the Corrado!!!

 

One more thing- are the sensors and ABS cages Corrado specific parts are are they Golf Jetta?

Edited March 19, 2013 by Byrd

[Roger Blassberg 0]

Not C specific. Sensors and cages are standard VW and cheap enough, although the rear sensors come with the cable and are not quite as cheap.

 

RB

[Byrd 10]

Thanks RB.