2007 octavia Vrs- 01435 fault code

[Lineman]

Evening all,

Have the 01435 fault code and ESP light on my 2007 octavia. I understand this is a well known issue. Had a search on the forum but not 100% on the solution. What's the best way to get it sorted? Skoda dealership or local independent or any other ideas? What's the cost of the repair ballpark? Any advice appreciated.

[countryboy]

You have the dreaded, G201 sensor failure. there has been plenty written on this over the years, initially it meant a new ABS unit for about £1200 but you can now get a repair kit to sort the problem. A local VW group specialist should be able to sort it out. The cost I'm not sure on but think it shouldn't be more than a few hundred pounds.

 

Ian

[FB011964]

For what it's worth, it wouldn't hurt to send a communication to Skoda UK as I was under the impression the ABS failures on the Teves MK60 and the G201's are acknowledged by SKODA as faulty parts and were being replaced either with 100% goodwill offer or at least some recompense.

 

Correct me if I'm wrong.

 

My Scout is under investigation at the moment for similar ESP light "gremlins"

[Aspman]

Skoda has been a **** about it. Audi was replacing them without argument apparently as were BMW. Skoda was doing some goodwill for people with FSSH but were charging (~£70 I think) to scan the car first.

 

Mine went last year. I'd not been near a dealer since year 3 and my MOT was due so I opted to get it done at a VW specialist and not bother with Skoda. I got the part for £180 from a Skoda dealer via ebay. There are a couple of versions and you have to get the right one. Couple of hours labour to fit. It's a specialist job and the part needs coded in and calibrated to stick to a VAG specialist if you're not going to dealer.

 

FYI -

 

http://www.briskoda.net/forums/topic/190784-how-to-repair-espabs-fault-with-vag-repair-kit/

Edited 17 June, 2014 by Aspman

[TB1]

Cost me around £350 at the main dealer last year.

[Lineman]

Thanks all. I post up the verdict once it's sorted.