Volkswagen With Multiple Faults, ABS ESC Start Stop, Electronic Park Brake, Power Steering

In this video I show how I fixed a Volkswagen Passat 2013 model with the following amber warning light faults on the dash, ABS fault, Electronic Stability Control (ESC) fault, Power Steering fault, Electronic Parking Brake fault. This coincided with Error Start-Stop Fault. I show what item was replaced to fix this problem and I also talk how you can do simple tests to help rule out/source faults on your vehicle and give general info regarding ABS wheel speed sensors and the different types.
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[@geoffjenkins1487]

Thanks Gerard for a clearly explained and filmed sequence. I can't do the diagnostics and repairs myself but will now be able to talk intelligently with the garage and probably prevent being taken on an expensive wild goose chase.

[@johnadams3152]

I just had this fault with my 2017 VW Tiguan. I pulled all four speed sensors. Measure the resistance on each sensor. Three had the same value and one had half the value. Replaced the right rear sensor that showed the low value with a OEM sensor from VW for $160.00. The was cleared. Hope this helps you.

[@6daymember]

This has just happened to my 2012 VW Passat. Was very worried about it but having seen this i am hoping that it will not cost me the earth to get it fixed. Thanks very much - i owe you a beer!

[@Mquito07]

Hi! Did you fixed it? It was that? I have the same problem with my 2012 passat

[@tenza7545]

I’m so happy that my ESC stopped working I can actually drive my Jetta in the winter now without worrying about getting stuck if there’s a 1” of snow on a flat road.

[@scottsloan7435]

Described in a way that's easy to understand for the home mechanic as usual. Well done sir, very informative. Also, done without the obligatory KZbin 10 minutes of b/s before getting to the point.

[@pedroevangelista7198]

Mr. Gerard Burke. great video on how to troubleshoot the ESC fault . Thank you so much for the infor.

[@tankmaverick99]

Thank you so much! My R32 has never given me an issue til today. I'm glad it's a relatively simple solution!

[@strikeyang]

Hi, what kind of issue did your R32 have? My MKV R32 just came with a power steering problem, yellow light trun to red. Besides the DSG PRNDS flashed and the airbag light was also on the dash.

[@markthomas1291]

Absolutely Amazing Video Gerard. Well done. After £466 fitting a wheel new bearing (&new brake pads) to my Rear off side (as in video) I still had this problem...Hopefully you have diagnosed my problem....I can complain to my garage now and show them how to fix it..Many Thanks

[@iaingeddes3319]

Absolutely spot on! Exact same fault as mine - now I need to copy Gerard and check. Excellent video and many many thanks Gerard - saved me £££££! 😁

[@GerardBurkeBurkesGarage]

Thanks Ian

[@turgutcopuroglu300]

I had the same error with same warnings on my 2013 Passat variant with the exact same solution by changing the right rear speed sensor. Thanks a lot

[@fabianisita]

I replaced the sensors but I dont have the computer to reset the codes, and the dealership will charge me a leg and arm to do it but I love the video very self explanatory thanks for you time and knowledge

[@kentlofgren]

Impressive workhorse (163.000 km). Glad you could fix it. Many more km's to come for that car, I am sure :-)

[@GerardBurkeBurkesGarage]

Thanks kent

[@geoffjenkins1487]

Took the Passat into my local garage. They ran the diagnostics and...rear right WSS was defective. Replaced it and all was good. On my test drive I also noticed that acceleration was improved significantly.

[@samsonite187]

How much did it cost?

[@jimnewton9535]

Excellent. Same issue with my car. Will sort this tomorrow.

[@elguapo1507]

Thanks very much for posting this dude! I have a 2013 Audi A4 3.0tdi Quattro with very similar warnings plus a "headlight range control" warning, all of which came on together at exactly the same time. I know where to start looking now thanks to you!

[@tracywilson9264]

Thanks for this, it helped me confidentiality explain to my garage that I thought it was an issue with the wheel speed sensor, I didn’t realise the ABS sensor reads wheel speed, makes sense now I think about it, he thought it was the wheel bearings, I suggested they swap the sensors over, which is possible on my VW SV, they did and fault registered on changed position. New sensor fitted all faults cleared. Really helpful video thanks for taking the time

[@GerardBurkeBurkesGarage]

Great to hear Tracy, thanks for taking the time to share your success story 👍👌

[@awurajj]

ABS signs pop up on my dashboard, the garage is suggesting it maybe the ABS pump without doing much checks. I will suggest checking the sensors. Hope to come back with feedback. Thanks

[@clintchrystie6727]

​@@awurajjtry getting the car scanned for errors and reset fault codes. Test each wheel with an auto scanner to test each wheel indivually to trace faulty sensor.

[@chrislacey9019]

Thanks very much Gerard. This is exactly the problem I have and I can now go and find a solution armed with this knowledge.

[@pauliboo2]

Just wanted to say thanks for an excellent video. Although I’m unable to diagnose and fix the issue myself, I can now go to a VW specialist and say exactly what needs checking/replacing. I’ve had my 2012 VW Touran 1.6 SE for a month, done 3000 miles, and had this error on 90% of my journeys. The supplying dealer ‘fixed’ it within a few days of purchase, but obviously they just cleared the fault codes! Thanks 👍

[@erone2203]

What do you mean with fault codes? All those errors started to appear on my dashboard since i changed my android player.

[@bmw-e30]

Good video. With modern cars it can be the sensor or something else triggering the sensor so technology can be a nightmare. In my old BMW e30 none of this carry on--if there is a problem with the brakes, they start to squeal until repaired.

[@GerardBurkeBurkesGarage]

Thank you

[@johnclancy1982]

Very helpful. Took a weight off my mind.

[@TheNomadicTrader]

Nice! Thanks this may help me explain to the mechanic what I think could be wrong with my VW Touran

[@SeanKayGee]

This just happened to me today. Thanks for relieving my stress. I thought it was the entire abs module

[@jasondaker1962]

Opportunity

[@Jenito120]

Thanks for you help. Im having the very same warning and the diagnosis shows multiple error and fault on rear left speed sensor g46

[@catalinbejan3589]

I've had the same faults a week ago, the problem with my car was the right rear bearing of the wheel, especially the little ABS magnetic crown.It has multiple little ridges, which send a signal to the ABS sensor, but there was a piece of the crown missing, so i had to replace the whole bearing cuz they are welded together.It was not an expensive fix, only 100 euros/ little over 100 dollars.

[@Jeremy64444]

Very well described. But the wheel sensor is so easy and cheap to replace. I would just do that first

[@stephenchung7689]

very helpful information, Gerard

[@richardstokes755]

That was brilliant thanks my car had the same issue after washing it after it dries out seems to clear ok.

[@kulaprimo1]

Thanks for the video Gerard. Very appreciative of the effort. God bless!

[@vangeldukov4461]

Great video . May I ask when the lamps were on, was the start / stop function worked ?

[@iainhogg9830]

Very well done mate, great video

[@iainmccraith1514]

Thankyou, lovely presentation.

[@briansmith008]

Hi All, I had this fault the morning I was going on a short holiday. The fault code suggested the rear left abs sensor was faulty. I managed to buy the sensor and thought I could get it fitted when on holiday. Not so. I drove the car for about 350 miles with this fault. Eventually, back home fortunately, the car gave transmission problems(DSG). The car remained in 1st gear, occasionally it would change up using the paddles but it was undriveable. I changed the sensor myself, cleared the codes, and all is now well! So a duff abs sensor can screw up your transmission! regards, Brian.

[@user-jx3kq7vc8e]

wow, that's a great video!

[@candlemcstick4024]

Thanks, i know now what to do. Great help! Even in 2024!

[@fdo10]

Thanks for the video. Excellent!

[@carloscotrina9246]

Hello Gerard, so far the best kind of explanation I’ve found. I have the exact same issue. How much does that kind of sensor cost? How much money would I have to expend on making someone repair it?

[@theSilvioRoesler]

Great explanation, thanks!

[@GerardBurkeBurkesGarage]

Cheers Josh

[@xbx2207]

Sir I salute you I had these warnings lights on my tiguan '12 dash I had an accident that ruined my right rear axle had to change the whole axle but dash warnings were lit like a Christmas tree in extra my parking sensors and park assist weren't working also. But after seeing your video I had my finger crossed that this sensor issue will fix every thing and thankfully it did. Just had to remove the one of battery terminals and unplug the sensor like you did then reset. And there it is all lights dissappeared and all the ops sensors are working fine

[@GerardBurkeBurkesGarage]

Great to hear, thanks for the detailed comment and kind words

[@giotto4321]

Very helpful, thanks very much.

[@jp5210]

Typical from a vw dash lights up like Xmas tree on all of them I have never seen a vw with no less than 3 lights on dash 😂😂 but great video btw 👍👍

[@GerardBurkeBurkesGarage]

Thanks JP :)

[@peterryan3813]

Same with me b7 malysia vrsion,almst 15@16tme snd to sc..so bad xprnce to me with vw....so 😢 😥😥😥😥..vw please2 fix ths prblem..

[@alexeykha5304]

Спасибо за видео!

[@metuberob]

you're not driving a vw if you aren't driving with dash lights staring at you.

[@clintchrystie6727]

😂So true. I drove mine off the dealership floor, hit the freeway and then "Check Engine" light came on. 🤣

[@rihanmalik5050]

Don't know what vw u driving. All vw I owed has did me great service. Very reliable cars

[@jondutton6455]

😂😂so true

[@APACHAONE]

So true. I hate my VW

[@rustyechols3608]

So true

[@DaveDavis126]

good info thanks

[@stuartclarke9241]

This is a brilliant video just had the same error come up on my 2013 vw cc that's only done 34k miles 😐

[@joshrhodes5068]

This about to be my second on a 45k mileage golf it’s ridiculous

[@stuartclarke9241]

@@joshrhodes5068 Glad it's a relatively cheap fix a little awkward but what car isn't 😂

[@dannoi]

well .. if you own a vw, must own vcds )) Im sold great video btw !!!

[@cidder]

Hi Gerard... Im wondering what a ODB2 I could use to see which wheel that has a bad sensor. I wont a bluetoch ODB2

[@jesper1406]

Thank you very much. My 2012 Passat 1.6tdi have exactly that problem. I was so afraid when all these warning lights came on, and then it proved to be just a sensor on one wheel, a 10€ part and 15 minutes of work... Pheew...

[@GerardBurkeBurkesGarage]

You are welcome Jesper

[@cjstubejackofalltrade1551]

My VW golf MK5 2007, same happened. Steering wheel sign, abs sign and traction control sign all came together and disappeared after 30 seconds. Same as yours. I was on the motorway and my heart nearly stopped.

[@itsmehans4947]

Thank you for the video , I hade the exact same problem on my 2012 Passat . 👍🏻

[@GerardBurkeBurkesGarage]

Thanks Jorn Robert 🙏🙏👍👍

[@Camerasdontlie]

Cheers Gerard.

[@GerardBurkeBurkesGarage]

No bother Peter 👍

[@wajjmajeed]

Thank you soo much for this video. I hope you can help me a bit further. I had an issue where my clutch wouldnt come back up.. took it to a local asian garage and they advised it was some kind of hydrolic / pump which was leaking ( i saw some the fluid) got the car next day, and these lights came up? He wouldn't have messed with the sensor right? Thanks

[@CubanKing100]

Sounds like the slave cylinder Same happened to me in my jetta Gli

[@pradeepkumararyan]

Which wireless scan tool did u use to connect to vcds

[@franciscoortiz8681]

Thanks I will check it

[@atempo206]

Thank you very much for this video.Videos like these prepare us a bit for possible faults scenario (I just have the same problem).I have same lights up but in following order :1.) Start engine-ESC error comes up 2.) I press Brake -I hear a bit grinding noise and other 3 lights come up. So could it be related to worn out "ABS cogs"

[@terryhallam6538]

That's the noise I was getting,so prob is abs module,next mission Get new module and try it

[@binagarten4667]

Great video

[@testingandtrackdays8651]

Great video, vcds is a great tool.

[@GerardBurkeBurkesGarage]

Thanks very much Robert, it is a fantastic tool :)

[@chrisdarbey2110]

Hello really good and informative video. In your experience is this a very common problem?? Just had a 2nd one go in just over a year on a Tiquan. Unforunatley have seen this video too late as have found out it is the other side to the previous time so no hope of warranty!! Thanks in advance for your reply.

[@petecurran3995]

Thanks, I've exactly the same symptoms appearing today (going on hol 🤣) 2013 Touran with 42K. Will investigate with the vcds when I get back! Cheers 👌🏻

[@ericbiondo619]

I had a 2016 jetta fall into limp mode ..I was driving n then all the sudden a bunch of lights were on n flashing. It was rainy I was on a bumpy rd n couldn't figure it out. The next day I got under it n just happened to see something that looked out of place. Long story short it was the turbo actuator. That rod that will go back n forth snapped. Must have been when I hit a bad pothole. But yeah I think it was a few torque screws to get it out. I got it out n welded the rod back together nicely put it back on n wallah fixed. I felt so cool lol. I've come across a few ppl with that same issue that were just about broken down enuf that they were gonna pay a lot of cash to have a shop bullshit them n fix something that they could do themselves for damn near nothing.

[@johnoc5795]

Excellent thanks

[@GerardBurkeBurkesGarage]

Thanks John

[@dil4wd]

Got similar warning lights on 141 superb. Interesting.

[@amandamerhige4000]

This happened to my 2014 Tiguan in January! Cost to replace right rear wheel speed sensor was $357.50. Just got the same warning lights yesterday so am assuming another wheel sensor has gone bad!

[@MrTheomighty1]

Without having a VCDS how can you determine which sensor it has just happened to me on my rLine passat 2013. Also can these be done with the wheel still on the car or does each wheel have to come off the car

[@TheeAMPchannel]

Great video which my scan tool is an obd11 it's giving me an issue pretty much with all the sensors. Is there like a control module for all of them? Appreciate the video!

[@dcollins468]

Great video, thanks. I have a fault on seat ibiza 2006,wherei get a 3 beep audible warning, lose speedo lose power steering, abs, power steering are on and brake light is flashing. I recently had a blow out of front passenger side tyre, destroying the rim and the tyre. I cannot see any obvious damage to wheel speed sensor, any ideas? kind regards Dave.

[@conodriscoll8518]

I have the exact same scenario on my 2012 golf

[@lesrogers7310]

Excellent video Gerard. I've just had exactly the same errors come up on my 2011 B7 Passat. I have VCDS but I was unsure what sort of difficulty was involved so took it to a dealer. Now I know I will do the next one myself. Thank you.

[@redaamouchanni66]

Les Rogers i took it to the dealership and they fixed it after 24 hours. Turned out airbag was fine and the only issue was the breaks on the rear left wheel. They changed it and now it’s all good.

[@odiw2509]

how much did it cost

[@rihardssvecikovs3481]

I have the same issues but with B8 passat. My blocks were all ok, but it showed that the lent just after steering wheel was bad. We changed it and still nothing. Really hoping it is not the big block down by the wheels.

[@memedaddyz]

Gerald, can ABS issue lead to the wobbly steering?

[@davidbarthel9976]

Very helpfull

[@aave3462]

What is the diagnosis programmer and software are you using

[@MrBluegooh]

Hi Gerard, would this issue also bring on limp mode? I say limp but pretty much stop mode really. ( VW Caddy 1.4 tsi 2016 ) Changed the actuator due to Turbo fault code, now getting water pump sensor high, throttle actuator sensor and throttle position sensor fault codes. All started with pretty much the same symptoms as in your vid. Any advise greatly appreciated please mate 👍

[@LPCLASSICAL]

I have the same 2013 model - same lights - but now have a red warning brake light as well. No speeds coming from either rear wheels. The mechanic says the abs rings and sensors are fine but does not know what the problem is. Do you have any ideas?

[@radinsyah1574]

Is this a common thing? How often do we need to do this? My Sharan Mk2 has had its sensor(s) replaced once maybe 2-3 years ago and today it’s showing again.

[@rogerpower6974]

Very helpful,(NOT being sarcastic):), followed your video, changed the abs sensor,still have lights on dash. It's it difficult to change out the ring?

[@12100bojan]

How do you set the consumption and the small clock for the speed below and all that in km/h?

[@erlexar]

I recently hit the heck out of my front right wheel unto a curb recently. The whole wheel was bent inwards towards the car in which i had to replace the ball point, control arm, sway bar link and strut assembly (It was really bad!). The car drives good now but i have these lights coming including the power steering and an air bag error code. Should I replace the wheel bearing and the ABS sensor?

[@velvetowl]

Gerard, re the power steering icon on the dash am I right in saying there is no way to clear that without a diagnostic computer check? I have that icon on my dash showing now, car broke down last week, is now fixed but I cant get rid of that power steering icon, great video by the way.

[@chanelleatkinson9499]

Any ideas on our situation? VW Touran 2012. In cold temp the car won't start at all and then is throwing up the ESC fault (no others). Mechanic checked yesterday and it had a throttle pedal fault? After that was cleared it ran fine until the next morning (cold overnight again) and still no start and ESC fault. Battery is fine. No clue what to do and my mechanic doesn't seem to know either

[@robbyblowers]

My 2013 CC has a bad right speed sensor and all those errors came up but also had had a malfunction light for the afs head lights I watched your video to see if mine wasn’t the only one doing this

[@arifromoz2]

I have a VW cc 2013 doing same thing.

[@arifromoz2]

Did you manage to resolve your issue? Cheers

[@robbyblowers]

@@arifromoz2 yes I replaced the sensor and the errors went away

[@orialpapalazos9060]

Very helpful this video same thing on my Passat 64 plate just now.any body know for the sensor price

[@zahntriskey739]

Hi how do i put off my traction control on 2014 polo tsi 1.2

[@christopherisherwood3617]

Is this problem consistent with Diagnostic code P242B?

[@thelitos07]

Is it possible for these faults to throw a check engine as well?

[@MilosBencic]

how close the sensor must be to the ring on bearing? i have a 2 mm far and no reading

[@mikeybarra47]

Good question i was wondering the same thing.

[@raytant]

2013 VW CC Sport - The abs, parking brake, and steering light are staying on. Later the steering wheel became hard to turn. Any thoughts?

[@schulmanstuart]

Gerard, great and very helpful video, thank you. My 2016 VW Passat has all lights lit, ABS, Airbag, Steering, Traction, etc., and the dealer yesterday told me BOTH rear wheel sensors are bad, AT THE SAME TIME (??) Does this make sense, that both would fail simultaneously? I did not go through any water puddles or any other unusual terrain, so how likely is it that they both failed? The car is exactly ONE month past the 36 month warranty! They are quoting $565 for the replacement of both. I thought I might bring it to a "shadetree mechanic" I know, buy the parts and save$ but unsure what to do. Could you possibly tell me whether it seems plausible that both sensors failed at once? THANKS and thanks for this KZbin video!

[@orlandosanchez8947]

Going through the same thingy right now. Dealer recommended BOTH rear abs/speed sensors AND the brake master cylinder AND brake power booster. Any ideas?

[@urvepesti6182]

@@orlandosanchez8947 I called VW North America 1-800-822-8987 To contact VW Customer CARE, please call 1-800-822-8987, or on Twitter - direct message @VW, or use #VWCares. I complained that it seemed impossible that both sensors went bad at the same time and that the mileage was low and there was no dirt etc and that the issue arose like a week after the 36 month warranty expired. VW N Amer called the dealer. I had to put a lot of pressure on the dealer, the service manager - someone who rarely ever interacts with the public. I was pleasant and yet very insistent. Theyreduced the repair cost by about 80% and completed the replacement with just the 20% I had already paid for the "diagnosis" and now it rides fine. But I am not planning to buy another VW. Contacts - Volkswagen US Media Site - Media VW

[@simon8089]

Urve Pesti what a shower of robbing bass turds! I bought one Bosch sensor today for €22, roughly $25. It takes no more than 15 minutes to change. Main dealers are only good for warranty claims at a push. 😖

[@aytacboduroglu4448]

The same lights showed up on my 2016 Passat aside from the start stop light. When scanning the car, it showed the wss was faulty and I got all of therm replaced twice but all the light remain. Do you think it is the module that has gone bad?

[@taywinter8918]

Having this issue with my 2012 VW golf days stabilizer fault car is in park but p is blinking and car won’t start at all, could this be the same?

[@patricko7216]

Hi have a vw golf 2008 the problem can. Up a few days ago. ABS LIGHT and traction light handbrake light its on the dask knock if off next day came back up. Just wondering what would if be ??? Thanks

[@simonosullivan1660]

Great video Gerard👍 Typical German car, The Dashboard lighting up like a Christmas tree

[@GerardBurkeBurkesGarage]

Thanks Simon, your not wrong there, 1 fault can trigger some amount of warning lights.

[@mt201918]

Same VW Car - 2013 - same error message & fault displays showing - today 17th April 2021 - just had new disc and pads fitted - wonder if this has caused an issue with the brake sensors - will be showing them this video - I think a pint or two might be on their why to Gerard.

[@shaunjenkins763]

Ive got all these now ive cleaned the front to sensor is it worth cleaning the rear still got lights coming on

[@aaroncollins7658]

Hi my vw passat is showing esc fault. And wont start would this be the same problem you had? Thanks.

[@jokerfleckcast3196]

just had this exact warning batch pop up suddenly when driving on b7 passat. parked it up. then started the car again and drove it and the errors dissapeared? could it be that a pot hole or bump triggered the sensor? very strange

[@davidscott3292]

Surprised that replacing that sensor also fixed the start-stop and parking brake fault lights (?).

[@stormnation6387]

My problem is this, I have a 2006 2.0tdi passat, lights on dash are steering, Esc & power steering: Ive changed EPB switch and lights still on, went for a drive and parking brake operates as it should, same with steering and brakes.... any ides please Gerard.

[@meganim8or]

Have u got a link for the wireless reader ??

[@BelleTamiami]

I have a VW CC 2012 and all those sign are on, can I still week it for a couple of days before I fix it?

[@tonystapleton1987]

I've the same lights on my 2013 passat but I've the tpms light on aswel, could this still be the same issue @gerard burke

[@42much1]

G'day! Could this also explain a fault electric steering assistance? I have all these faults plus a red steering wheel sign on my Golf mK7 and a very heavy steering wheel. Can I drive the car to the mechanic or do I have to tow it?

[@Qc-jj4dl]

Hi I am having the same issue here, especially with the heavy steering. How did you get it resolved?