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Old 25th June 2019, 07:06 PM
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Originally Posted by MikkiJayne View Post
When you get the error light, are you checking with VCDS without turning it off in between? I've found that sensor errors are transient so when you get one like that you have to keep everything running and scan it immediately to see what the code is. As soon as you turn it off and on again it's gone. Most frustrating!
I've always tended to use VCDS with just the ignition on. It was only when checking the ABS sensors yesterday that I had the engine running as well. Will have to give that a try later tomorrow after I get the new window.
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