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[Closed] Car advice - problem with VAG ABS??

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I've been warned off fairly recent 2.0 diesel Golf & Leons because of a problem with the ABS system which is expensive to repair and VAG haven't acknowledged as a warranty issue.
Anybody know anything about the problem?


 
Posted : 09/07/2010 7:42 am
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Ask this lot
http://www.bba-reman.com/uk/index.aspx


 
Posted : 09/07/2010 9:04 am
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First I've heard of it. Why on earth would ABS issue not be warranty? IT can't be something significant. Must be a 'percieved problem' like the Prius braking one.


 
Posted : 09/07/2010 10:21 am
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It's the system supplied by Teves apparently. No idea why it's not been taken up as a warranty issue, but costs a fair bit to put right.


 
Posted : 09/07/2010 10:32 am
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What's the issue then?


 
Posted : 09/07/2010 10:51 am
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Oh, googled it - there's an third party fix that saves tons of money apparently:

http://www.ecutesting.com/vw_golf_touran_abs_pump_module.html


 
Posted : 09/07/2010 10:53 am
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Cheers molgrips - so if the unit's been changed I should be ok, or pay those boys £350 to sort it 😉


 
Posted : 09/07/2010 11:06 am
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Hmmmm, not fit for purpose springs to mind, it realistically must last for 6 years!!!!


 
Posted : 09/07/2010 8:32 pm
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Mine had this problem, which I suspect was caused by MOT at 3 yrs. Managed to get my ABS pump replaced under warranty as I was still a day inside 3 yrs. Would have been a £1600 job according to garage. VW are a bit naughty, are aware of it but haven't sorted it through recall. They will pay towards repair if challenged.


 
Posted : 09/07/2010 8:36 pm
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That's what I heard, thanks for the info.


 
Posted : 09/07/2010 9:21 pm

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