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All Things Mk5 => Mk5 General Area => Topic started by: CMB on April 13, 2013, 02:40:54 pm

Title: Help with codes please
Post by: CMB on April 13, 2013, 02:40:54 pm
Had my car scanned today as i had my ESP and Tyre pressure lights on. This is what was found:


Address 03: ABS Brakes        Labels: 1K0-907-379-MK60-F.lbl
   Part No SW: 1K0 907 379 AA    HW: 1K0 907 379 AA
   Component: ESP FRONT MK60      0102 
   Revision: 00H13001   
   Coding: 0004738
   Shop #: WSC 01279 785 00200
   VCID: 71E263DD68192790DE2

5 Faults Found:
01487 - System Function Test
            000 -  -  - Intermittent
00290 - ABS Wheel Speed Sensor; Rear Left (G46)
            003 - Mechanical Failure - Intermittent
00287 - ABS Wheel Speed Sensor; Rear Right (G44)
            003 - Mechanical Failure - Intermittent
00290 - ABS Wheel Speed Sensor; Rear Left (G46)
            008 - Implausible Signal - Intermittent
01486 - System Function Test Activated
            000 -  -


Anyone experienced this before? Could it just be dirty sensors or too big an air gap? If anyone can help shed some light on what i should do/what to check that would be helpful.
Thanks
Title: Re: Help with codes please
Post by: skard on April 13, 2013, 02:45:41 pm
Have you activated the ABS function test by mistake?

It involves doing figure of 8's at low speed to get the test complete.


Otherwise type in the fault codes here for a bit more detail
http://wiki.ross-tech.com/wiki/index.php/Main_Page
Title: Re: Help with codes please
Post by: CMB on April 13, 2013, 04:14:41 pm
Don't think I've done that..
Ive had a look at what the codes are, does anyone have a guide on how to replace/clean rear ABS sensors?
Title: Re: Help with codes please
Post by: skard on April 13, 2013, 04:17:23 pm
The ABS function test has been activated - you have to complete the test for it to go out.

Seeing as you don't need VCDS for that part it is definitely worth a go.
Title: Re: Help with codes please
Post by: CMB on April 13, 2013, 04:33:05 pm
Done the test and it didn't change anything, i can tell theres something up as the ABS will kick when braking at slow speeds, mainly when cornering which makes me think it would be the front wheels as they are the only things that are changing when cornering but it says its the rears. Weird
Title: Re: Help with codes please
Post by: Shorty on April 10, 2014, 07:58:00 pm
I've currently got similar fault codes. People saying you need new wheel bearings as the sensor picks up off the back of them?
Title: Re: Help with codes please
Post by: doylebros on April 10, 2014, 08:02:51 pm
You can test the sensors with a multi-meter -  the wheel bearings are a common cause of this DTC. However this is two rear wheel sensors so I would be looking for wiring fault or corrosion in one of the plugs!
Title: Re: Help with codes please
Post by: Shorty on April 10, 2014, 08:22:02 pm
You can test the sensors with a multi-meter -  the wheel bearings are a common cause of this DTC. However this is two rear wheel sensors so I would be looking for wiring fault or corrosion in one of the plugs!

Yeah looks like bearings, I'm having mexhanical faults on both sides though. Both rings to be knackered at the same time?
Title: Re: Help with codes please
Post by: Teutonic_Tamer on April 11, 2014, 09:24:05 am
The 'mechanical failure' fault codes are highly indicative of knackered reluctor ring(s) on the wheel bearings.  If it was purely a sensor failure - then the 'implausible signal' code would be there in isolation.

The actual sensors are quite robust, and can withstand a lot of crap, and even a small amount of physical wear.
Title: Re: Help with codes please
Post by: MJ on April 11, 2014, 06:29:39 pm
Yeah you usually find that the worn bearings have started to chop through the sensor yet it still performs without flaw. I'd set aside the cash for a pair of bearings.

You can get them off eBay for £40 a side but make sure you get the right size as they come in 30 or 32mm.