The how to fix this problem? Vw Passat 2012 ABS/Wheel speed sensor

Vw Passat Abs light on dash auto handbrake not working traction control disabled lights on dash

[@T4HAS]

Thank you so much! My mechanic said it was the ABS module and refused to work on it any further. I watched your video and changed the ABS sensor myself and it has worked a charm. No more lights. Thank You!!!

[@covidvirus2810]

Find a honest mechanic... good kuck

[@cosmikdebris8350]

You just made this job so easy, perfect detail on every step. Thank so much!!!!!

[@Haydenbacon306]

Just a heads up if the abs sensor gets stuck and shears off when removing. Use a small long screw and screw into the remainder of it. You’ll be able to then use some vice grips on the screw and pull the rest out.

[@dickyyrrep1383]

I’ve just completed this job on our 2008 Beetle, it’s straightforward but I had to smash the old ones out they weld themselves in. Clean out the hole when you get it out and use some copper slip. At the same time I changed the discs and pads. Totally transformed the car.

[@offroadingdonegal]

Just about to start the job changing mine. Thanks for the video, you're a gent

[@patmaher9435]

Thanks a million for this video, helped me diagnose and fix the problem on my wife's car. Cheers from West of the Shannon 🙂

[@craig5317]

Many thanks, I bought a obd unit, which said left rear sensor amongst 3 other codes which all related. Having followed your instructions,I have replied the sensor and clear the fault codes, only thing left to do is tyre pressures.

[@JS-xr9ri]

How did you determine and or narrow down which of the four sensors was bad?

[@ianhernandez5612]

Great job! Thanks for doing this, very helpful.

[@JohnnyBlaze2323]

Thanks mate you have just saved me 400 dollars from the rip off garage that quoted me to change sensor !!

[@adamcohan2947]

Damn

[@SeanKayGee]

Awesome job! Thanks so much. My car is doing this now. 2013 cc and it’s deactivated the cruise and cornering lights. This should fix it. So simple.

[@kizirlez9768]

It works for you?

[@TheRIK999]

My 2013 cc just did this, how do you know which sensor it is?

[@NearFarAway]

Perfectly explained. Thanks

[@sylvestarrr]

I love you for this video! Thank you so much

[@carrickreecommuniify]

Excellent video. Well done.

[@anthonymmeek]

Actually useful video on this repair without taking too much time. Only thing I would do is make sure you filter out frequencies below 80-100hz if you could, because the wind is very distracting because it's so bass heavy.

[@callumm9049]

I have all these lights on, my auto handbrake doesn’t work, but the cruise control still works. I regret buying this car as it has given me nothing but problems. Lovely to drive when it is running fine tho 😂

[@peterb574]

Same car, same problem. Thanks a lot :)

[@memedaddyz]

thank you from Ballinlough, I have this issue now

[@grantmurray8823]

Thanks very much. This worked for me. I now have no lights on the dash :)

[@DMDMD916]

@Robert Wootton Yes I would like to know as well please help!

[@dickyyrrep1383]

VW love dash lights, doesn’t matter which model you choose, if you love VW then buy a decent quality OBD2 code reader/reset tool.

[@aliirfan9070]

Could you please suggest any OBD2 code reader which will not need yearly charges

[@granularautospa3802]

Great video thanks for sharing . So far most of the videos I watched about the sensors are showing similar issues And resolution Lots and lots of problem with the CC are 1) being the sensors 2) being the front Right tire 🛞 TPMS SENSOR 3) been the rear tail light 💡 bulbs left or right biting quickly as you put them on . 4) also my car showing washer fluid even tough it’s full . My conclusion is the wire harnesses for the trunk needs a recall from #VW to solve these problems. Because those light bulb 💡 won’t last a week they’ll burned again and again. Before I had a quick DIY on my car my front bulb 💡 were also burning 🔥 quick . Common Volkswagen it’s time to recall those issues.

[@charlesvejvoda3050]

Probably saved me $300+ in VW dealer labor charges. Thanks so much. VW charges $153 each for wheel speed sensors. Rock Auto $10 to $35.

[@JS-xr9ri]

How did you determine and or narrow down which of the four sensors was bad?

[@olsmokey5256]

2:41... Push the connector assembly together, push down on the tab at the back of connector, then the two will separate

[@Ibra0111]

Thanks guys this will fix on my vw bluemotion

[@davidboulton5793]

Awesome - thanks for sharing

[@tossontower6486]

Great video thanks

[@chrisrao9647]

Wallace VW in Stuart wanted to charge $1500 to do this- THANKS- fixed for $30 in parts for both sides n an easy job!

[@kema5742]

Where did you buy them?

[@ianbest6635]

Cheers just saved me £130.

[@electroumit]

Thanks for sharing.

[@nollaigof1]

Well done 👍

[@SBradley1000]

Great video...many thanks...£££££ saved.

[@scaleartsg]

thank you so much

[@powerballminep67]

I had Golf MK4 ABS warning light done by a mechanic. He said the problem can with the ABS pump not the sensor.

[@colinchandler6516]

thank you

[@jasonbright2619]

Do you know if this is the same method for a 2014? I heard people saying that with some cars you’d have to remove the axle

[@De_Bars_Gullible_Travels]

Howdee sir,I’m a Dub too... Have a 2009 Passat cc... I’ve changed the battery as we had 3 call outs from the AA to start it,each time guy said the battery was graaaaaand!!!! Battery was ballixed,reverse on the DSG gearbox wouldn’t select properly and the dash was like a bleedin Christmas tree... just wondering if you had any tips on what to try?? Thanks,Bar.

[@deanswift6480]

Gd vid thx

[@ukaszjackowski5133]

cryptodav3 what sensor did you use? which replacement or original?

[@dawnconverse1980]

Hello I hope that this message gets to you I have a 2012 Volkswagen Passat sedan also and the exact same thing is happening to my car right now. All the lights displayed on the dashboard in the video or the exact same lights that are on mine. My question is that when replacing the sensor are you replacing the both of them on both sides or is it just one sensor?? It is the ABS wheel speed sensor correct?? The reason why I'm asking is because when I put that in on Google is since me to Amazon which shows me to sensors on the left and the right side

[@AndyKefc]

Do you have to remove caliper for access?

[@daniel24w]

Is this for sure on the left-hand rear wheel? Thanks

[@jaiyeadeleke6846]

What is the size of Allen key used 5 or 6?

[@jimbobtheegg1829]

Just bought this sensor for my passat funny enough that the supplier said that 95% of passat abs sensor failures are on the rear left as mine was. Vw should up the game on that sensor 😂😂😂😂

[@0starman0]

Great video thank you. What part number did you source your replacement with and where from please, and is this front or rear. My OBDeleven says my rear left is faulty.

[@pswallow80]

Would an ODBtwo device pick this up as well or only an ODBEleven?

[@manuelhorvatic129]

Question.... on witch wheel is senzor?

[@Gazereths1234]

Did yoiu have to clear to codes for the lights to go off?

[@LPCLASSICAL]

My issue started with a light thumping sound from the front right. It was like this for 5 months. Then 1 weeks after having a tow bar fitted - maybe just coincidence - I got all the lights as in the video. 1 month later I got a red alarm brake warning light and at the fron right a grinding noise on hard braking. I had it in to an independent who said "3 identical fault codes present for NSR OSR ABS sensor. Removed both rear wheel bearings to inspect for damage to ABS rings - all ok - check plugs and connection and wiring at plug all ok" Basically they could not trace the fault. Recommending an electric expert check the wiring. No idea what to do next. I took it to another garage and took him for a ride - he did say the braking noise at the front right is the abs kicking in. He said he would do the same as other garage. I have a 2013 model with 117K miles. No taking this to a VW dealer no way. Any ideas? Anybody? I have 8 months left on the MOT and it drives ok.

[@joshacraman6860]

Did you get this sorted having same problem

[@LPCLASSICAL]

@@joshacraman6860 No. Im going to have the tow bar removed - then going to have both rear sensors replaced and see if that cures it. I disabled the ABS.

[@covidvirus2810]

Is car insured?, I know a guy

[@LPCLASSICAL]

@@joshacraman6860 Yes got my car sorted! It was just both rear ABS rings. had those replaced plus one sensor and now all is perfect. Still have an issue with the front wheel but it is not getting any worse. I think when I change the front tyres and have them balanced - it will be fine. The first garage that claimed they checked the ABS rings probably did not remove the bearings and do a proper check - bastards.

[@cedwinedwards8748]

Where did you order you speed sensor from? And for how much?

[@johnnycollins1138]

Do I have to change the lest or right sensor

[@markdevlin3838]

Thanks i have the same car with the same lights intermittent now and again . But how did you know it was this sensor on this wheel . did you do a diagnostics first or is there only 1 sensor if so i will buy the sensor and do what you just did there cheers

[@codetutor6593]

If you have a decent diagnostics kit, it'll tell you (under the braking module information). There are a few types out there. some give amazing details, others will give the location only. The better ones will give live data back from the sensor. (VCDS)

[@smartersean]

I use obdeleven.com/en/ not too expensive and you can do some interesting programming if you wanted.

[@joewaltz2709]

Maybe a dumb question but how do you know which one

[@mikehart8300]

Where is this located? Driver side front ?

[@dariomilardovic8409]

You can just clean old one and put back. It's just a sensor.

[@gheorghepretenaru2945]

hey there, great video, how did you find which one is faulty?

[@ridefast0]

you can get a cheap scanner which will plug in under your steering wheel and tell you a code which identifies which wheel as well as many other possible faults.

[@aliirfan9070]

@@ridefast0 could you please suggest any code reader which won’t have yearly charges

[@ridefast0]

@@aliirfan9070 I can only speak for the UK, you can just buy a scanner which has no subscription charges (and no update service). I have two versions, one is called VAGSCANNER VAG305, for VW-Audi group vehicles. The other is called CANOBD2 u480 for many manufacturers. There may be different updated models available, depending on your car model. Please check compatibility with your vehicle before buying.

[@upyoursmofo69flynn30]

ok .. great advice ,but, how do you know out of the 4 sensors ,,the sensor thats faulty ?

[@noahkraft6453]

upyoursmofo69 flynn i bought an obdeleven pro from ecs tuning. Best investment you can buy for a VW if you will keep it for a while. Mine broke and i used it and it told me which wheel was bad. Or.you can do a resostor check on each abs sensor.

[@bryanthompson6187]

Do you have to use a genuine volkswagen sensor ?? There is €100 in the difference between a genuine VW one and a spurious one

[@Prettyrissa]

I took my car to VW dealership for oil change and for bulb replacement now 1 day later; I am having traction light, abs light, seatbelt light, airbags light, and steering light on. I don't no what VW did to my car but they better not charge me a lot of money that I don't have. 😡

[@LaTaeofficial]

It’s the lights & the speedometer won’t move, the RPM won’t move, and the gas meter goes up and down as I accelerate

[@joinulislam1667]

How do i tell which speed sensor is broken

[@MKPhotography.]

What if after replacing speed sensor reseting and lights still poping back up? allready tryed 2 different sensors still can't get rid of dashboard lights??? any ideas?

[@tiandai101]

VW TOURAN 2014 Rear drivers side sensor replaced and still

[@garryvartanyan]

after changing the sensor all alarms still on. maybe need to reset alarms on diagnostic?

[@codetutor6593]

Sometimes the sensor comes in black/grey. If the sensor is the wrong type for a paired system, it'll still throw the error lights on.

[@iamjazzlyb7227]

How did you know what tires it was?

[@dvllhgodz7661]

I took mine to auto zone to scan and it told me I had to replace mine

[@KristapsLasenbergs]

Guys which side,rear or front sensor it would be

[@gumybeargumi5585]

Right front side dude!

[@okasalpoub3451]

i have the same problem . 4 light on . i changed the left back ABS. but The problem is not solved.

[@mikeespo7728]

Same hear on my 2017 ...its Christmas every time I drive my car...lol Car runs fine, though

[@Panacea8]

My tire pressure light is on and when I brake you can feel the car pulse gently while slowing down but the pedal isn't jumping like when the abs kicks in, could it be this sensor?

[@carsonmahlandt9382]

sounds like a flat tire haha

[@sg3260]

Warped brake disc maybe?

[@anamulhussain1635]

How did you know which one it was Sensor ?? I have the same problem :( I have an obd on it's way obd does state that it has abs fault finder but not sure if it will tell me what wheel it coming from?

[@ivanyanez2086]

I have a decent Obd and it tells me it’s my rear left ABS sensor. I’m sure yours will too. Cheers

[@smartersean]

I use obdeleven.com/en/ not too expensive and you can do some interesting programming if you wanted.

[@anamulhussain1635]

Thanks man I thought it was the battery so I ordered one before I went on to KZbin now I know it's the sensor cheers man. What the part number too sorry stay safe

[@anamulhussain1635]

By the way how do u know which sensory ideas ??

[@davianramsay5400]

@@anamulhussain1635 A scan tool connected to the OBDII port can tell you which one is out.

[@Aaron-hd6tf]

How do you know which tyre sensor is faulty?

[@kaczuchasly5174]

buy OBD eleven... then show you what sensor you must buy.

[@petecal80]

Hi , Had this problem... 2 garages insisted that need to change wheel bearings at the same time cost £400 +? Is this true?

[@mexijim]

I’ve had the same thing. Garage quoted me £650 to replace both rear sensors and bearings. Going to try just the sensors diy next weekend. What are you planning to do?

[@djtonka_real]

Hi. How did you make tyre pressure light disappeared after all? I did swap ABS sensor, all lights gone apart from pressure. Software I'm using won't reset it. Thanks

[@thecrittergitter7576]

There's a reset button in the glove box.

[@djtonka_real]

@@thecrittergitter7576 there is nothing like that on mine Passat b7. Keep looking

[@thecrittergitter7576]

@@djtonka_real my wife's passat has a button in glove box of her passat.

[@tu69auka]

I changed my rear right sensor on the same car as in the video. The fault code is still on. The wire supplies 24volts to the sensor. The new sensor shows resistance when thested with a multimeter, the old one does not. Anyone has a clue whats wrong? The abs ring?

[@smartersean]

I had the same issue with my left rear sensor after replacing myself and I took it in. Mechanic installed his own sensor and had same issue. He said he had to recalibrate the ABS. Trying to find out how to do that because my right front sensor just went out... :(

[@tu69auka]

@@smartersean i changed the abs ring on my car. It was worn out. Installed a new TRW sensor and the car did not accept it. After many trials and errrors and digging on the internet found out that i should have bought the original sensor from ATE. So the problem for me was that the abs sensor went out with the abs ring at the same time. I changed everything myself. I was quoted over 200 euros at a mechanics workshop. I bought the tools i needed with the parts for that amount. There are videos on youtube showing how to change the abs sensor on a vw rear axel. Quite simple. Just one note. If you will be buying an ATE sensor don't buy it of ebay for cheap. I did that. It was not the original part and i damaged the screw thread. It did not fit properly.

[@simba720]

My abs light co trol and traction control light came on at the same time..I took it to the mechanic and he said it was the front right speed sensor..they changed it and the lights are still on..now they say it might be the axle or abs module😑😑

[@LPCLASSICAL]

me too - I took it to an independent garage and they said the computer is returning no speeds from both rear wheels. Sensors look ok and could not trace the fault. I now have a red brake warning light and the abs is grinding at the front right when I brake hard. Im fed up - probably going to get rid.

[@simba720]

@@LPCLASSICAL oh noo..yeah still haven't fixed it..I don't want to get rid of it I love the car but too many incompetent mechanics out here smh...good luck

[@Ronithimself]

How to identify which tyre??

[@Ronithimself]

??????

[@seoulkidd1]

This all came about after i changed my battery

[@JohnnyBlaze2323]

Same with me !!!!

[@grandprixuse]

Hey! I just got this fault in my passat cc, but the mechanic is telling me the problem is with the abs control module which is like 500 dllrs, how can I know which sensor out of 4 to change?

[@markdevlin3838]

go onto Amazon they are sellin OE Sensors x4 for $30 change em all if needs be.

[@grandprixuse]

@@markdevlin3838 Oh wow! That makes things easier, thank you!

[@albertasandruskevicius9683]

I have changed my it workt for twoo weaks and lights in dash board again?

[@codetutor6593]

intermittent fault. could be debris in the chamber, or the sensor harness itself needs to be replaced. worst case scenario you abs system needs replacing, but this is unlikely.

[@laudel7]

My car is displaying these error lights. Is there just one sensor? Or how do you know which one to change if there are four?

[@greezer9716]

You will need an obd11 reader or someone with diagnostic software /machine to see which one is faulty.

[@scottyoungblood9715]

Its not allen key lol

[@re-animatorre-animator9671]

did your scanner tell you which wheel it was on , i have all the same lights but no fault code is showing

[@nickbush960]

Did you get this sorted in the end, I have the same issue, all the lights but no codes?