VW wheel speed sensor test & replace, ABS and ESC faults (Golf 6)

Replacing a rear wheel speed (ABS) sensor on a Volkswagen Golf Mk6. Dashboard warnings re brakes, stability control, and steering, and fault codes pointing to wheel speed sensor. VCDS and voltage testing further suggested a faulty sensor.
While the car remains drivable, in addition to the ABS and ESC systems failing I found a faulty wheel speed sensor also kills things like hill-start assist.
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[@CraigsDIY]

If you need a sensor too, try Amazon ~ USA: amzn.to/49bddgl UK: amzn.to/3SCrEEZ

[@martina4226]

last time I had an ABS issue I tried various sources for a senor before eventually paying the higher VW prices for an instant fix

[@rimmersbryggeri]

What the autoscan is for is to find out which modules are present in your car. Then you can make a scan list that is specific to your car which makes subsequent scans almost instantaneous rather than taking more than 2 hours. (I use VAG CAN PRO which may not be as good as vcds at knowing what protocols to scan etc and therefor may take longer to do the auto scan). Thanks for the clear explanation as to what tools are needed to remove the sensor.

[@tedjohnson64]

Excellent video, very thorough and comprehensive! I especially liked the tips on how to use VCDS to check the functioning of the wheel speed sensors.

[@theinnovationloungewithllo1579]

Good explanation and a very well defined thought process. Thanks C!

[@froukkimomo9818]

Well made video and great explanation, liked and subbed ! 😃

[@WildBill1911]

Thanks that was helpful information. I think that's what is going on with my VW Jetta

[@dickieb2233]

Hi Craig, watched many Duratec videos of yours. Thank you. Just a point on the wiring plug removal, it is advised to push the terminal towards the disc as you release that tab; makes things much easier.

[@CraigsDIY]

Thanks

[@workshopshep]

Very useful, thank you. Which 'Reader' do you use please?

[@CraigsDIY]

VCDS

[@civettaberg4299]

Nice new VW

[@davidhartley9115]

I love the posh accent.

[@billmacdonald5906]

Hi Craig, I messaged you about my mondeo going into high revs on start up, I realise this is not applicable to this video but could not find your original reply, I replaced the IACV and as you suggested look for vacume leaks. It seems to be coming from around the coil pack area any suggestions.

[@CraigsDIY]

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[@mekatekominyuku2937]

Hi Craig, took my golf6 for a diagnosis check since the Abs error shows on my dashboard but the test does not specify exactly the sensors which have fault, does it mean that I should change all of them?

[@CraigsDIY]

Any scan will refer to specific sensor circuits if that's the issue. The module knows which is which.

[@scaleartsg]

i got my wheel speed sensors from aliexpress. how's your golf 6 coming along? i drive a mk6 jetta which has the same engine as yours

[@CraigsDIY]

So far so good...

[@agentcarbunkle]

Hi can the VCDS Pin point which sensor is at fault or does it only tell you there is a general abs fault?

[@ctsishawn1]

@agentcarbunkle, yes VCDS can tell which sensor is bad.

[@alrumhi977]

Hello craig, I own a golf r mk6 2013 model, Recently i have replaced all brake pads and rear break discs, Since then I started getting intermittent break workshop message plus the traction light comes on, and now the abs light is on the whole time + the message, we had heavy rains recently, i visited an electrician and informed me that the abs module needs replacement and am not convinced, any ideas ?

[@CraigsDIY]

Need scan DTC's

[@agentcarbunkle]

I get 10.90v on the multi meter a bit strange

[@nadeemuk6194]

Hi what is make of sensor please?

[@bm_wuratli6883]

interesting im gonna check that i had ABS 4days ago*