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ESP help- wont turn on?
« on: April 15, 2012, 10:02:05 pm »
Today i fitted some 19in wheels with 215/35/19 tyres, coilovers and led interior bulbs, since doing all this the esp just turns off automatically on start up and wont turn on again leaving it pernamently off?

Anyone had this issue? i fitted the wheels a few days ago so not sure its them

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Re: ESP help- wont turn on?
« Reply #1 on: April 15, 2012, 10:28:14 pm »
Have you checked the abs sensor has been plugged back in?

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Re: ESP help- wont turn on?
« Reply #2 on: April 16, 2012, 08:24:29 am »
You will need to get the codes read mate

But usually the ESP light on permanently on the mk5 platform means the dreaded brake pressure sensor fault
Which mean the hydraulic side of the ABS unit needs replaced, can't replace/buy the sensor on it's own
Depending on service history age and milage VW goodwill are paying for a good chunk of these to be replaced.

But can't jump to conclusions , get it on vag com etc to read the codes.


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Re: ESP help- wont turn on?
« Reply #3 on: April 16, 2012, 08:27:17 pm »
just checked all the plugs and they seem to be all in.

Looks like im going to have to book it in somewhere to get sorted :S

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Re: ESP help- wont turn on?
« Reply #4 on: April 16, 2012, 08:39:01 pm »
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Re: ESP help- wont turn on?
« Reply #5 on: April 16, 2012, 08:40:25 pm »
just checked all the plugs and they seem to be all in.

Looks like im going to have to book it in somewhere to get sorted :S

Where are you as I'm sure you could find a forum member with a vcds cable closeby from this list to help you out.
http://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/index.php/topic,120.msg1061.html#msg1061
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Re: ESP help- wont turn on?
« Reply #6 on: April 16, 2012, 11:13:14 pm »
im from reading

ok shall have a look n see who can help me :)