VW Golf ABS problem

[Hawley]

Hello all

The ABS system on my 2004 Golf started playing up over the weekend. Warning light has come on in the dashboard. A browse online has indicated that it may be a common VW fault with the MkV Golfs. Just wondering if anyone local has encountered anyting similar? And also whether any kind soul has a VAG-COM (or similar) diagnostic tool they could lend me for an hour or so.

Thanks

[Salsaboy]

Don't forget if you don't get it fixed, it's an MOT fail.

[Jeremy]

I know very little about cars, but out of interest - have you actually noticed braking issues (e.g. locking up when braking) or just a warning light? In my experience warning lights on the dash usually seem to be simple sensor failures.

[Hawley]

Salsaboa - Yep, am aware it will fail its MOT.

Jeremy - I noticed a slight judder when I first applied the brakes about 50 metres down the road, but nothing thereafter. Managed the 50 miles back to SE22 with no mishaps.

[goosey-goosey]

I have a Mark V Golf, and the dashboard lights up more than an overdecorated Christmas tree. The entire electrical system seems terribly fragile. Hawley, if I were you, I'd get a friendly car mechanic to give the brakes a quick once-over and reset the dashboard light. And then read the other thread about buying a new or secondhand car...

[Damo]

Sounds like the same problem as my Touran, ABS unit failed twice. First time was replaced under warranty but recently I took it to O'Neill Motors near the Old Kent Road who fixed rather than replaced it. Good service and not too pricey.

http://www.oneillmotors.co.uk/

I drove with the warning light on for about a year BTW!

[Hawley]

Thanks all - much appreciated