[ABS, ESP and TYRE warning lights]

Which code reader should I get to read the 1Z5 (07 vRS TDI estate) codes, I note many of the items on e-bay state not compatible with 1Z models.

 

Thanks, Mark

[ABS, ESP and TYRE warning lights]

Yep,  00290 - ABS Wheel Speed Sensor; Rear Left (G46) 003 - Mechanical Failure - Intermittent.

 

Should have had the codes read before I replaced the abs sensors, ho hum!   

[ABS, ESP and TYRE warning lights]

Have you checked the hubs?  There is a magnetic toothed ring in the wheel hub which works with the ABS sensor for the system to function, it seems to be relatively common for this part to corrode over time and stop functioning which will generate the symptoms you've mentioned.  Unfortunately the toothed ring isn't a separate part, the hub itself needs to be replaced - this is the error from my car when the hub needed replaced:

 

 

00290 - ABS Wheel Speed Sensor; Rear Left (G46) 008 - Implausible Signal - Intermittent

00290 - ABS Wheel Speed Sensor; Rear Left (G46) 003 - Mechanical Failure - Intermittent

 

The mechanic recognised it straight away and said it was the ring that needed replaced, he did that and no issues afterwards.

 

John

Thanks John, I am starting to suspect the rear LH hub ring is faulty. I will have the codes read tomorrow to confirm, I'll be looking for something similar to the codes you suggest.

[ABS, ESP and TYRE warning lights]

I have the same issue on my 07 TDI VRS, abs light only at start up, this goes out at about 5 mph, then all three come on above 15 to 20 mph. Have replaced all 4 abs sensors with no effect. 

 

Do I need the fault cleared from the car's memory to stop the lights?

 

Cheers