VW Diagnotic Testing

[Tom H]

Morning all,

My ESP light is permanently on and can't turn it off. The car in question is a VW Golf MkIV. I assume as have read some things online, that may require some attention. However, I have called several places to get a diagnostic test run on the car and everywhere is about £45. Is this normal to charge, this I tried to strike a deal by saying if they do the job to fix/replace the will not charge me.

I appreciate that people and businesses need to make money and it is their time that I'm taking. But to plug in some kit and let it run for a bit. Any advice would be grateful.

Oh and I work in Southampton and live in the surrounding area.

Thanks

[9mm]

Tom H said:

Morning all,

My ESP light is permanently on and can't turn it off. The car in question is a VW Golf MkIV. I assume as have read some things online, that may require some attention. However, I have called several places to get a diagnostic test run on the car and everywhere is about £45. Is this normal to charge, this I tried to strike a deal by saying if they do the job to fix/replace the will not charge me.

I appreciate that people and businesses need to make money and it is their time that I'm taking. But to plug in some kit and let it run for a bit. Any advice would be grateful.

Oh and I work in Southampton and live in the surrounding area.

Thanks

Can't honestly say £45 sounds unreasonable to me. I know that's a main agent charge (plus VAT). Maybe an independent would be better?

There's no reason why the cost should be offset against any repairs as the bottom line is that they pay for the software, the operator's time (and diagnosis) and on top of that expect to make a profit.

[gaz132]

Maybe try these guys? http://www.abtechavssltd.com/
I'm not saying they won't charge, but they've always been good for me over my years of VAG ownership.

[Tom H]

Thanks 9mm I agree with you as per my original post, I understand just surprised not even any negotiation offering potential work.

Gaz, thanks will give them a shout in the morning and see what they say. Anyone else used these guys??

[Tom H]

Thanks 9mm I agree with you as per my original post, I understand just surprised not even any negotiation offering potential work.

Gaz, thanks will give them a shout in the morning and see what they say. Anyone else used these guys??

[Tom H]

Thanks 9mm I agree with you as per my original post, I understand just surprised not even any negotiation offering potential work.

Gaz, thanks will give them a shout in the morning and see what they say. Anyone else used these guys??

[ewolg]

I have a OBD reader and fault code resetter if you want to pop over and its FREE!!! Done it for a few others so do you want to give it a try?
I'm in Hedge End just off J7 M27.

[Tom H]

ewolg said:

I have a OBD reader and fault code resetter if you want to pop over and its FREE!!! Done it for a few others so do you want to give it a try?
I'm in Hedge End just off J7 M27.

That would be awesome ... PM sent

[Tom H]

Tom H said:

That would be awesome ... PM sent

Very many thanks for your efforts tonight. Much appreciated.

[ewolg]

Sorry it didn't fix the problem but it looks like a sensor playing up.

[WAFWOTTBI]

ewolg said:

Sorry it didn't fix the problem but it looks like a sensor playing up.

Hi Tom,my mate looks after my rs6 and saab,is a vw master tech,tooton,works from home,can take it to his place of work if required,tried to send you e-mail,your account doesnt accept e-mails????...WAFFY....

[Tom H]

WAFWOTTBI said:

ewolg said:

Sorry it didn't fix the problem but it looks like a sensor playing up.

Hi Tom,my mate looks after my rs6 and saab,is a vw master tech,tooton,works from home,can take it to his place of work if required,tried to send you e-mail,your account doesnt accept e-mails????...WAFFY....

PM sent, not sure on email. Thanks

[WAFWOTTBI]

Tom H said:

PM sent, not sure on email. Thanks

e mail sent.......

[9mm]

Tom - I bought one of these (VS450) for £35 recently. Simple to use and does what it says on the tin.

http://www.seatcupra.net/forums/showthread.php?t=3...

[CupraAndy]

The latteral sensors often go on these platforms. Get Vag Com - i have a mate with it but hes away til next week at the mo. I have a liquid gauge in my dash which does fault finds etc too. Or could be your maf has died. sometimes throws the esp light up. give that a test buddy.

I have a race cupra - did away with the ESP sensor and never get the light haha