abs light alhambra TDI

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Thu 15 Sep 2005 16:44
abs light alhambra TDI - marvellousmale
Anyone any ideas as to what to check with the ABS light staying on on my 1998 Seat Alhambra 1.9 TDI?
Or even any good garages in SW/W London
MOT's coming up soon and I know that it's a failure.
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Thu 15 Sep 2005 19:42
abs light alhambra TDI - Dynamic Dave
Does it come on as soon as you start the car, or only after you're driving it?
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Fri 16 Sep 2005 08:42
abs light alhambra TDI - marvellousmale
It comes on as soon as I turn the ignition on and then stays on.
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Fri 16 Sep 2005 08:57
abs light alhambra TDI - Collos25
More than not a faulty abs sensor on one the wheels common fault ,finding which wheel is the hard bit.Sometimes disconnecting it will clear the problem and give you the correct sensor to change but I am sure someone with more knowledge on the subject will enlighten you.
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Fri 16 Sep 2005 09:48
abs light alhambra TDI - adverse camber
I think that they are passive sensors on this age of car, in which case you can check the resistances of the sensors with a hand held meter. Consider getting / borrowing vag-com.

If it is a sensor you might have a problem getting it out, they are supposedly push fit, pull remove.
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Mon 19 Sep 2005 12:06
abs light alhambra TDI - marvellousmale
I've had the on board computer interrogated by someone recommended on this web site, seems it's the left front wheel sensor. I tried gently to get it out but it didn't want to budge. I'll get a new one and then use a bit more force
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