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Thread: Bora 4Motion ESP Warning light stuck on

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    Exclamation Bora 4Motion ESP Warning light stuck on

    Hey all,

    Just bought a 2001 Bora V6 4Motion and since I picked it up, the ESP/TC warning light has been stuck on. This didn't happen either time when we test drove the car and the previous owner tells me that its just started coming on in the last 3 weeks or so.

    I have heard that people have had problems with the G-sensors but i think i need to get it plugged in to see what the problem is. Just went to VW Camberwell but they werent very helpful.

    Was wondering if anyone in the melbourne area would be able to help me out, or direct me where to go so I can get this problem sorted for minimum stuffing around (and $$).

    Thnx heaps
    -2001 VW Bora V6 4Motion

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    try volkwork in greensborough they will just plug it in for ya they did it for me although i had my car serviced at the same time might charge you a little bit i couldnt c them making you reach deep

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    Yeah it is one of the sensors. I know when the MAF sensor in mine played up the TC warning constantly came on.
    Bora has gone ;( Custom sub box and beige floor mats to suit for sale.

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    Smile

    Are your brake lights working ?

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    Good question from the man previous - suspect brake pedal switch faulty, the fact that the light is on is good- vagcom will gove you a code for sure.
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    hehe only because I am replacing my switch soon ! And it has been the cause of strife that two well known mechanics have not diagnosed.

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    Smile VolksPower

    The brake lights are working.

    Went to the good people at VolksPower today and they plugged it in and there were a few errors there so they cleared the slate and I'm going back tomorrow to see which errors are current.

    One of them was the lateral accelleration sensor so I'm thinking it might be that but I will keep you all posted as to how it goes.
    -2001 VW Bora V6 4Motion

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    Unhappy Lateral Acceleration Sensor (G200)

    So the results are in:
    -01423 Lateral Acceleration Sensor (G200)
    electrical fault.

    I've heard that sometimes the plug can come loose and it just needs a little press in to fix it or that it may need a TB alignment.

    Anyone had experience with this problem before?
    -2001 VW Bora V6 4Motion

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    No, but I have a fault with my left front Juddering to early. It only happens around sweepers when the weight gets over. Maybe thats my Lateral Acceleration sensor/ Did they say it was pricey ?

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    They didn't say yet. I'm hoping we won't need to replace it.
    Have heard it being 150 pounds in europe though.
    -2001 VW Bora V6 4Motion

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