Audi A3 ESP warning light

**100mph** · 03-08-2009,04:46 PM

Hi - I'm totally new to the site, and hope I've posted in the right section! I've got an Audi A3 1.8T 2000 model and the ESP warning light is staying on (Yellow Circle and Triangle). I've heard it could be a sensor. Does anyone know where the sensors are located, and if this is an expensive job?

**towcestervag** · 03-08-2009,08:21 PM

you need to get a diag test done to find out what sensor
try marlow vw

**100mph** · 04-08-2009,08:19 AM

The car is almost 10 years old, and has covered 120,000 miles, so a trip to a main dealer will be avoided at all cost, but thanks for your reply.

**towcestervag** · 04-08-2009,08:41 AM

MARLOW VW ARE A SPECIALIST
but you need to have diag test on abs to see what fault is and the only way to check sensors is with diag machine

**ukmonkey** · 04-08-2009,06:51 PM

On my car it sometimes comes on, but goes out after a journey, don't think it is out to worry about..

**100mph** · 04-08-2009,06:59 PM

Thanks Monkey, mine used to go out too, but now it stays on, it's not affecting the performance, it's just very annoying!

**SEMKY** · 10-08-2009,11:18 AM

As said above, you need a fault code read to establish which sensor is faulty....if the light is staying on, then chances are you will no longer have ABS.

Wheel speed sensors are common failure, and are cheap and easy to fix...I did mine in 20 mins per wheel, at 36 quid each.
Having said that, there are numerous other sensors..hence fault code read!
You could download a freeware version of VAGCOM, and buy a lead for a tenner, then you'll be able to do your own fault codes!

**cocksy_boy** · 13-08-2009,05:49 PM

Originally Posted by SEMKY

You could download a freeware version of VAGCOM, and buy a lead for a tenner, then you'll be able to do your own fault codes!

Hey Semky,

I'm having a similar problem with my '05 A3 sportback 2.0 TDi - could you please point me in the right direction for getting a cable and freeware version of VAG-COM? Many thanks!

**kite** · 13-08-2009,07:26 PM

Originally Posted by cocksy_boy

Hey Semky,

I'm having a similar problem with my '05 A3 sportback 2.0 TDi - could you please point me in the right direction for getting a cable and freeware version of VAG-COM? Many thanks!

Or look in the Vagcom section for a member in your area...

**cocksy_boy** · 13-08-2009,10:41 PM

Originally Posted by kite

Or look in the Vagcom section for a member in your area...

Thanks Kite, I didn't konw that section existed! I've PM'd a few people in my are so am waiting for a response. if i get no joy, how do i go about getting the free version of it and where do i get a cable from? Many thanks.