Abs light, traction control light, tyre pressure light

[Andy1994]

1 fault found: ABS wheel speed sensor rear right (g44)
                      003 - mechanical failure - intermitent

does this suggest the sensor is faulty or the abs ring on the bearing or something else?

[Andy1994]

Bump thanks for any help

[Matto]

I think you're missing the main fault code number.

[doylebros]

Have read here this may :-


http://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/index.php/topic,73716.msg781503.html#msg781503

[Matto]

Also just found this:

00287 - ABS Wheel Speed Sensor Rear Right (G44): Mechanical Malfunction

Possible Causes
Excessive Air Gap between ABS Wheel Speed Sensor Rear Right (G44) and Rotor
Short Circuit in Wiring from/to ABS Wheel Speed Sensor Rear Right (G44)
ABS Wheel Speed Sensor Rear Right (G44) faulty

Possible Solutions
Check ABS Wheel Speed Sensor Rear Right (G44) Installation
Check Wiring from/to ABS Wheel Speed Sensor Rear Right (G44)
Check ABS Wheel Speed Sensor Rear Right (G44)

[STU-HILL]

I've got this exact same problem.

All there lights (ABS, Tyre, ESP) came on one day when driving.

They go off when turn off engine and start again but come back on after few miles driving.

Just been to garage today. They said was was showing error code for rear sensor so replaced it but all lights stayed on and now, the power steering has gone and that warning light stays on too. So they made it worse!!

They told me it needs to go to a VW dealer as it could be the ECU.

I had the ECU replaced 10months ago at a huge cost so It better not be that again.

Does anyone know if ECU are typically covered under warranty?

p.s I'm no car buff so I may have some info/wording wrong

Any help or theories on what it could be would be much appreciated

[doylebros]

Both the sensor and wheel bearings are common problems  - you can test the sensor with a multi Meter or VCDS.

Last member who had this problem was Bower - read his posts as he had a torrid time but did sort it!

[bower]

just had this problem myself.
i started with the cheaper/easy option and changed the speed sensor, that cleared fault for a few days but came back, i then changed the wheel bearing (abs ring built in) and fault has now gone. no way is it ecu its either one of the above

[Andy1994]

Was thinking it was more the bearing as the fault is intermittent, is there anything else I can check on vagcom to confirm it?

[bower]

yeah mine was intermittent too but as time went by the lights came on more and more often.
as far as i know there isnt?

[webby888]

Iv had this problem twice, both times was the abs sensor in the wheel bearing

[Meeky]

Iv had this problem twice, both times was the abs sensor in the wheel bearing

I've same problem abs rear left sensor! Easy swap in and swap out job with a few wires or is there more to it than that?

[Andy1994]

Iv had this problem twice, both times was the abs sensor in the wheel bearing

The abs ring in the wheel bearing or the abs sensor itself

[bower]

Iv had this problem twice, both times was the abs sensor in the wheel bearing

I've same problem abs rear left sensor! Easy swap in and swap out job with a few wires or is there more to it than that?

its pretty easy one connector to remove and a allen nut but it will be wedged in there so only way to get it out is to break it out

[bimbound]

To those who have replaced the sensor and successfully resolved the issue, did the sensor have visible sign of wear?

I have the same lights on and took the sensor out with the intention of replacing it but had been sent the wrong part, the old sensor was visibly worn at the reluctor end, I had to put the worn sensor back in and i've not since gotten around to replacing it with the correct part.

Just wondering if its normal for the sensor to show wear, or if this is a likely sign the baring/reluctor is shot?