Speedo drops, ABS, Powersteering and management light flashs

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Speedo drops, ABS, Powersteering and management light flashs

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The following problem comes up sporadically:

My ABS light, Power steering light, management light, and warning light comes up coupled with the speedo dropping to 0km/h.

When turning off the car and starting it again, it goes away and returns...whenever.

I took it for a VAG and the following fault was picked up: 00597 Differing wheel speed impulse. Value of resistance too great.

I assume it's the speed sensor...the problem: where.

I don't really know what to do and how to go about fixing it. If I can pin-point which wheel it is, I can obviously help the cause.

any ideas?

Further to this, I find a bit of shuddering when braking. I have replaced the front disks, but the problem is there. It seems less...but still there. I want to say that the next step is to replace the wheel bearing, but I don't want to change it if it's not necessary.

Don't know if these two problem is related?
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1st check you earth strap,

the one from the battery to the body. They corrode and also cause these problems some times.
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Thanks man. Ive gone through that rigmarole. Not avail


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You have a wiring problem. Check the wiring to the wheel speed sensors under the car. It's probably chafed through somewhere

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Thanks gents...

I will let you know what the result is
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Caddyon had the same issue, turned out to be bad wheel bearing housing. Had to replace the whole thing I think.

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sean919 wrote:Caddyon had the same issue, turned out to be bad wheel bearing housing. Had to replace the whole thing I think.

PM him and ask...
Yeah that is exactly what happened to mine.
Bearing housing was worn causing trouble between the speed sensor and the bearing.

What was your solution ?
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I don't have a solution yet. Took it in for a check today. Tell me, what did it end up costing you? I am bloody fed up with the issue. Did your powersteering also give issues?
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ssbarnard wrote:I don't have a solution yet. Took it in for a check today. Tell me, what did it end up costing you? I am bloody fed up with the issue. Did your powersteering also give issues?
No actual powersteering issue. But the powersteering light was on.
All because of facking bearing housing. I will have to pull out the receipt to double check cost.
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Thanks bud. the problem is that they cant determine which bearing housing it is. Its a bit frustrating
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ssbarnard wrote:Thanks bud. the problem is that they cant determine which bearing housing it is. Its a bit frustrating
It is usually the front left housing...being the wheel that picks up all the **** from left hand side of the road.
it might just be the bearing. Diagnostics should tell you which speed sensor isn't picking up the bearing.
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Have you taken the sensors out and given them a good clean ??
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First thing I would look at is the earth cable, give it a clean and make sure it is making proper contact.
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Howsit guys . How did u sort out the problem. Im experiancing the same problem with my crosspolo 2008 model. Speedo drops. And it shows light. Alse vibrate when braking
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Hi guys I that most people are saying its the wheel bearing, I am experiencing the same problem on my vw polo 2014 model.

•Speed meter is always on zero
•Odometer km reading stopped working
•Abs light is always on.
•Power steering light went on and off just once
•When I turn corners my fuel gauge goes down n up again all the time

Can all this happen because of the bearing being lose on one of the wheels?
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Check your battery. TDIs like to act funny when the battery is low.

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Hi guys had the same issue on my polo,changed both front bearings with carrier issue was still there I changed the earth cable still nothing I didn't a battery change nothing till I came across something very odd was putting tyre wax on my tires and noticed when I did new tyres all round the guys mixed up the tyres so I was running 205/40/17 in the front and rear was 215/45/17 went back to hi-q they changed my rear tyres and my issue was solved after that.
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Anyone find a solution for the problem ?
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Had it checked out all above problems,wheel bearings gone,polo vivo 1.6 2013
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Masetisiyabonga wrote: Sat Mar 14, 2020 3:32 pm Hi guys I that most people are saying its the wheel bearing, I am experiencing the same problem on my vw polo 2014 model.

•Speed meter is always on zero
•Odometer km reading stopped working
•Abs light is always on.
•Power steering light went on and off just once
•When I turn corners my fuel gauge goes down n up again all the time

Can all this happen because of the bearing being lose on one of the wheels?
Having the same issue with a 1.4 polo, 2014 model. I diagnosed it only to find that the two speed sensors are faulty. Going to change them and will come back and tell you if it worked.
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Any luck with this gents??
I've got the exact same problem
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Hi gents I trust everyone is well I'm having the same problem I drive as polo 1.9 tdi (ATD) I took it in nd I was told I need to change the left front wheel bearing...Il do so over the weekend and get back to you guys
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Good day gents
Had the exact same issue I replace sensors and bearings still had same issue was told earth cable problem not solved eventually I noticed my tyre size front and rear was not the same a fitment error from dunlop so went back replace all 4 tyres and my issue was gone PERMANENTLY
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Hi Guys

I have this same issue, has anyone figured out the problem as yet?

I see people are talking about bearings but i changed all bearings not so long ago.
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brads2603@gmail.com wrote: Thu Sep 02, 2021 7:19 am Hi Guys

I have this same issue, has anyone figured out the problem as yet?

I see people are talking about bearings but i changed all bearings not so long ago.
I had changed the left abs sensor yesterday but still nothing. could it possibly be a a wiring problem as well. Should i change front bearings again for safety.
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