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Is there a cheap way of repairing this ABS fault on my Volkswagen Golf?
My Volkswagen Golf now has the ESP light on all the time. My garage tells me that this is a fault with the ABS system and is a common fault. The car is six years old and has done 26,241 miles. I have been quoted £1500 for the part and I am rather shocked, as it will not pass future MoTs with the light on as it is now.
Asked on 28 July 2012 by JA, Edinburgh
Answered by
Honest John
The ESP pressure sensor can be repaired for £225 by extracting the ABS/ESP module from the car and sending it to www.sinspeed.co.uk, or, for a little more money, to www.ecutesting.co.uk. This is now the way most VAG dealers fix the problem and an honest dealer would have suggested it to you.
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electrical faults
abs
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