Common ABS (ESP) Fault – Brake Pressure Sender / Sensor Switch Failure – Audi / Mazda / Mitsubishi / Seat / Skoda & Volkswagen
The Famous Brake Pressure Sensor ABS Fault
The ABS Pump control module is a very common fault for owners of VW’s, Audi’s, Skoda’s & Seat’s but also all other makes including Mazda, Mitsubishi, Honda and BMW. All suffer with the common ESP system fault. The fault is detected by having the ESP light illuminated on the Dashboard Speedo and also the “ESP OFF” switch will be illuminated too. Pressing the “ESP OFF” switch will have no effect. If you’ve had this problem, you would have most likely taken the vehicle to your local garage where they’d plug it onto a diagnostics machine and find the following common fault code: “01435 Brake Pressure Sensor 1 (G201)” or it would have given you the following fault description: Brake Pressure Sensor or Brake Pressure Sender.
If you had your vehicle in with the main dealers then you would have been told that you need to replace the ABS Pump Control Module. In fact, almost any garage you go to will tell you the same thing. A replacement ABS unit for your vehicle would be in the regions of £1000 – £1500 (+Vat) and that’s not including Labour. Luckily for you, we can repair these units for a fraction of the cost and could potentially save you a lot of money. What’s more, we now offer a full LIFETIME warranty on the replacement / remanufactured parts giving you complete peace of mind.
Most Common Vehicles Affected
Audi A2
Audi A3
Audi A4
BMW 1 Series
BMW 3 Series
Citroen C2
Citroen C3
Ford Focus
Ford C-Max
Honda Accord
Honda CRV
Lexus IS200
Lexus IS300
Mazda 3
Mitsubishi Outlander
Opel Astra
Peugeot 1007
Peugeot 206
Peugeot 207
Renault Laguna II
Seat Leon
Seat Altea
Seat Toleda
Skoda Octavia
Suzuki Splash
Suzuki Swift
Suzuki Grand Vitara
Suzuki Vitara
Toyota Celica
Toyota Colorado
Toyota Land Cruiser
Toyota MR2
Toyota Rav4
Toyota Yaris
Vauxhall Astra
Volkswagen Golf
Volkswagen Bora
Volkswagen Passat
Volkswagen Tourag
Volkswagen Touran
Volvo C30
Volvo C70
Volvo S40
Volvo V50
What is ESP & Why Do I Need It?
The ESP (Electronic Stability Program) is an additional function to the commonly known ABS (Anti-Lock Braking System) & TCS (Traction Control System). Many 2000+ VW’s, Audi’s, Skoda’s & Seat’s are fitted with the ESP system. ABS prevents the wheels locking up under harsh braking / emergency braking, TCS will prevent the wheels from spinning when accelerating hard. ESP is much more advanced and is constantly working, calculating every corner you take to ensure you’re safety. The ESP system will use accelerometer sensors around the vehicle, to detect when the vehicle is likely to loose traction whilst cornering or sudden turning to avoid a collision at speed. If there is excessive longitudinal or lateral acceleration/deceleration it will be detected & by sudden steering at speed, the ESP system will instantly apply the brake to one of the opposing wheels, preventing excessive lateral movement that causes loss of traction to the road and loss of driver control of the vehicle.
Why You Should Choose Sinspeed To Replace / Remanufacture Your ABS unit
The ABS pump will have failed due to a manufacturing defect and replacing it with a new unit or even a second hand one does not necessarily prevent this from happening again. In fact, if you was to replace it with a working second hand unit, then you will be waiting for the day for it to fail because they are all failing at one point or another. The problem is with the Internal Brake Pressure Sender Sensor Switch. Once this fails, the ESP system is no longer working. There are other companies that will simply replace this part and return it to you, but that will not prevent it from happening again in the future.
What we do is completely different. We bypass the original Brake Pressure Sensor Switch and fit our very own custom manufactured External Brake Pressure Sender Switch and calibrate it so that the manufacturing defect is no longer existing. This is the only way to completely remove all risks of the unit failing again and this is why we are confident enough to offer a full LIFETIME warranty on the unit.
Why Modify The Unit? – Why Not Just Replace The Damaged Part?
All other cars without the MK60 ATE ABS Control Module have the Brake Pressure Sensor fitted externally to the ABS Pump and guess what, they never fail!
Having the Brake Pressure Sender Sensor Switch fitted internally to the ABS Pump is a new space-saving idea which has gone terribly wrong and unfortunately dealerships are yet to recover from this outbreak of faulty units as they have not yet released a modification. Replacing the internal switch for another one will not permanently cure the problem as it will remain a manufacturing defective unit. In order to safe-guard the future of your ABS unit, you have to modify it to match it’s predecessors. All the older versions of the ABS units come without internal brake pressure switches and the ESP never failed because the switches were mounted externally. If something isn’t broken.. why try to fix it? The external switches were great and never failed, the internal brake pressure switch was a bad idea from the start.
SAFETY WARNING!!
There have been rumours of people and/or companies trying to repair these units and in some cases imitate our work. Please understand that although the ESP system is not absolutely crucial, modifying the ABS controller/pump in any way (without superior extensive knowledge) in the technology of advanced braking systems and electronic control modules, you will be risking the life of others. Please do not attempt to repair these units yourself and please do not offer such services to trade or the general public. We have been in business since 1972 as a group company and all our parts, services are fully tested before leaving the workshop. All units are thoroughly tested on specific specialist equipment to ensure maximum quality. Our ESP Fault Modifications come fully approved and as far as we’re aware, there is no other company out there that can successfully repair these units and completely remove the defective state.
Through a quick search online you will find a long list of reviews from happy customers that have had one of our parts fitted.
If you’ve got a car with a Brake Pressure Sensor fault relating to the ABS unit or have the ESP light lit up on your dash, then call us today and we’ll give you an instant quote. The number to call is 0203 815 9441.
Ajaz is a seasoned automotive electronics engineer with deep expertise in remanufacturing vehicle electronics. He has developed skills in all areas of the automotive field, from rebuilding hydraulic steering components, and mechanical gearboxes and reworking intricate vehicle electronics. Ajaz also acquired Bodyteq, a London-based vehicle bodyshop where he has developed extensive knowledge in automotive refinishing.
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Hi,
I have an Audi A4 2.0 Tdi 170 avant with the ESP light on. The following codes come 00493 ESP sensor unit (G419) 004 – No Signal/ Communication.
The ABS light is not on
Do you think its the ABS module?
Tom
Hi Tom
Thank you for your enquiry,
The G419 ESP Sensor Unit is an external sensor which usually would be found fitted near the steering column. Ensure you have power going to this sensor as it may be a wiring fault but if wiring is okay, change the sensor and see if the fault will clear. When changing this sensor, you will need to perform adaptations using VAG-COM or equivelant. We offer a step-by-step tutorial on how to use VAG-COM to perform basic settings and adaptations for these sensors on our Sinspeed Forum but is only accessible for active forum users.
I hope this helps.
Kind Regards
Jason
Admin Team
SINSPEED LTD
Hi
I have a 2003 audi a3 2l fsi, my engine management light is on, and when I drive my abs and esp light comes on and stays on till I turn the car off. When I start it again they are not on but come on shortly after I start driving, could this be the same problem?
Thanks
Hi Rob
Thank you for your enquiry,
No – this sounds like you have another issue on the vehicle. There are many sensors which work together and can all trigger this type of fault so it’s best to get it plugged in for a diagnostics and get the fault codes.
Kind Regards
Jason
Admin Team
SINSPEED LTD
I had a similar fault with a Chevrolet Kalos.I.E engine fault warning light, it was also affecting the zircon system and putting the LPG low warning beep on, had new heat sensor for the LPG fitted but it did not change a thing. I never cottoned on that although there is no water leak, my Kalos needs topping up more often than one would normally expect. Although the temperature guage read normal, which is what stopped me following that track. After a long while it became evident that the problems were all connected insufficient water in the header tank. Lo , and behold, all of those problems were cleared up overnight !
Hi,
I have a 2007 Octavia VRS. yesterday the the steering wheel, the traction esp and tyre pressure warning lights came on.Then drove for a bit and the steering wheel warning light went out.
Diagnostics give
1) 01435 – Brake pressure sensor (G201)
no or incorrect basic setting
2) 00778 Steering angle sensor (G85)
no or incorrect basic setting
3) 01423 lateral acceleration sensor (G200)
no or incorrect basic setting
And last but not least
4) 01135 interior monitoring sensors
no signal/communication
Would you be able to help with 1-3?
Best Regards,
Neil
Hi Neil
Can definitely help with these problems, drive in.. give us 30-40 minutes and we’ll have it sorted for you 🙂
Kind Regards
Jason
SINSPEED
I have just had a new ABS sensor fitted to my Kalos, cost £145, car is old now, so suspect others will go soon, can you beat that price ?
Hi
If you can send us an email with the part number I can get a competitive price for you. Also the other faults you mentioned are not related to the article.. this is targeted more towards ABS faults but it is helpful information for anyone that may have had similar problems the ones you’ve experienced so thank you for sharing 🙂
Kind Regards
Jason
SINSPEED
Hi we have an audi Quattro allroad 2003 model we have an issue with the abs warning lamp and ride height adjustment light as well as the esp staying on all the time then when drove for a while 2 out of the 3 go of and the height adjuster stays on when they are all on the engine revs up more hope you can give me some information at the start the brake lights would come on when we are not around the car I fixed this issue by replacing the brake switch. Thanks Mark
Hello Mark
Thank you for your enquiry,
Really the vehicle would need a diagnostics to read any fault codes coming up when the lights are on. Without this information we would be shooting in the dark.
Kind Regards
Jason
SINSPEED
I have an Audi A6 2.4 and have an error in my ESP module that gives Brake pressure sensor 1 (G201). How can i fix it?
Hello Peter
Thank you for your enquiry,
We carry most brake pressure sensor units and ABS pumps / modules in stock. I would need your vehicle registration and part numbers from your ABS unit to match up the correct part for you and price you accordingly. Please come back to me with this information and I will assist you further.
Kind Regards
Jason
SINSPEED
Hi there my wife’s car vw golf V6 4 m ESP lights on all the time Vcds is coming up with fault code 01423 lateral acceleration sensor G200 57-00. Electric circuit failure tryed a new G200 nope still light on the ESP button dose not work on the dash no light could this be the problem
Hi Stew
Thanks for the enquiry,
No it won’t be the G201 fault. If replacing the sensor didn’t fix it then you either have a wiring fault or insufficient voltage supply going to the sensor. Worst case the ABS module is defective by not supplying the voltage but this is repairable with a Lifetime warranty.
Kind Regards
Jason
SINSPEED
Hello
Seat leon 1.9 tdi (56)
I have had my esp light on for a long time. I got told last year that it will not pass the mot this year. When a friend plugged it in. The fault I could find was with the brake position sensor failure. Could you please let me know the cost of the unit.
Thank you.
Hi Anthony
Thanks for the enquiry,
I’ve sent you an email just now with some pricing to repair your existing unit and also a price for our replacement parts along with fitting if required.
Kind Regards
Jason
SINSPEED
hi, i have a vw golf mk5 2006 2.0tdi 4motion and the light of esp is on for a year ago, vcds error code is G201, 01345
how is problem and witch coast i repair it
thanks
Hi Arban
Thanks for the enquiry,
We have the parts in stock for your vehicle model. I have sent you an email with pricing and further information.
Kind Regards
Jason
SINSPEED
My Vw golf 4motion ABS and my ESP engin light come on ,
And go off after a wile .i’v had two lamba sensor replace, I had the AA out to have a look, the code comes up bank 1 .bank 2
Oxegen sensor came up, what can I do, can you repair it,
Thank you
Mr Morrison
Hello Mr Morrison
We can most definitely repair the fault and don’t believe it will be related to the Lambda Sensor fault. That fault can cause the engine light to come on but will not be related as to why the ABS / ESP lights are coming on. We would need to diagnose the vehicle first to get the correct fault codes so I would recommend giving us a call and maybe we can book you in for a diagnostic session first to determine the exact fault.
Kind Regards
Jason
SINSPEED