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.
Alongside his automotive career, Ajaz has built a career in the IT industry, gaining accredited certification as an AWS Certified Cloud Practitioner, Cloud Architect, and Search Engine Optimisation (SEO) specialist.
Hello,
I have faulty ABS module, ESP signal light is on, car is 2006 Ford Focus C-max and abs module part code is 10.0960-0119.3. What is the price for spare part?
BG
Hi, We dropped our VW Eos 2007 car off to the local garage on Friday morning for them to fit 2 new front tyres. On collection – the ABS and ESP lights in yellow came up. The mechanics said this morning that it is a ‘ well it can happen suddenly’ comment! I am rather suspicious – should I be – they have quoted a VW ABS repair kit for £200?
Thanks
Tim
A4 S line 2.0 TDI 170 2009 abs / esp indicators illuminated , also parking brake symbol with line through it illuminates ,information panel says consult handbook , can your repair sort this out?
If so what cost , I am mechanic fixing this car.
I have a 2006 vw golf 1.4fsi currently showing fault code 01435 brake pressure sensor 1 (G201) also have ESP light on with an unresponding switch could you email me pricing please
Hi, I have a vw Passat 1.9tdi 2004. The esp light occasionally flickers which causes the car to jolt a little whilst driving, then the light goes solid and the jolting stops, it seems to occur when there is excessive weight or movement by people sitting on the back seats. Also when I approach a junction at slow speed and apply the brakes, it appears like the wheels are locking up, no abs light comes on but has done in the past. I have had this problem for about a year .
I have both warning lights on dash board. How much to fix faults with ESP unit? Russ
Hi,
Two weeks ago I have noticed that the brake pedal on my MK Golf 5 2007 was very hard when pressed. Soon after the ABS/ESP lights has started lighting continuously. The ESP has no effect when pressed. I haven’t had the cod read yet and wonder if it is the same Brake Pressure Sensor you have explained above. Can you please send me the price for fixing this. Thanks,
hi I have audi 3 2.0.0tdi 2005
esp light it’s on
error codes 01435 .brake pressure sensor 1
hi there i have this problem as eps light is on and i had brake prusser sensor fult with code G201
its for seat toledo 2005 please if you could let me knew how much it will cost me to fix the with you
regards
2001 VW Passat 1.8T SE – ABS light and brake warning light come on with warning 3 beeps on the alarm. Warning lights extinguish sometimes within 1 – 2 seconds and on occasion can remain on for 10 minutes. Have the following to DTC Nos. 01203 – Electrical connection between ABS and Instrument Cluster : open or Short to Ground; and 18014 Rough Road/ engine torque signal from ABS Electrical malfunction. Am I correct in thinking that this a fault with the ABS Pump Control module and that this may require a new unit or repair to the present unit. If it is repair then can you do this and at what cost!