Hi all,

 

Joined up on here donkeys ago when my gf of the time had a Polo but allow me to introduce myself.

 

Jim, originally from Kent but now lives in Leicester and works at Silverstone circuit. In September I bought a Fabia diesel as a commuter car (track modified Volvo S60 T5 returning mid 25s mpg isn't great doing 100 miles a day and regular hacks to Kent, and the winter is too cold for the motorbike:) ).

 

All in I'm pretty impressed with the little thing. I've put 25k (now on 153k) on it and the thing mechanically feels pretty robust. It's actually fun going to something on soft suspension with only 100 or so hp and getting the best out of it! I've fitted some good tires (had the thing try and spin on me on the crap fitted when I bought it), changed the oil every 3 or 4 months and changed the thermostat and the thing hasn't missed a beat... It's impressed me so much I'm in the market for an old non-PD 1.9 Octavia estate if anyone knows a good one going!

 

Untl this morning...

 

when the ABS light lit up and the warning light flashing. I can confirm the ABS is no longer working... I'm assuming it is just a sensor or reluctor ring issue, but would like to know what sensor it is? My android Torque app doesn't show any faults so I would imagine it is a VAGCOM job. Does any kind soul in the Midlands or Kent (live southeast of Leicester, my Volvo mechanic is north west of Leicester, my work is at Silverstone and my parents live in Kent... so I'm all over the country quite a bit!) mind lending me 20 minutes of time on VAGCOM so I can at least isolate which wheel the car thinks is funny? It would be greatly appreciated!

 

P.S: On my Volvo the reluctor rings were a separate part costing approximately £3 each that fitted on the hub assembly. Am I right in thinking on the Fab they only come as part of the whole assembly?

 

Cheers

James

 

Check the relevant fuse on top of the battery, common fault for this to crack. See here.

 

Could offer VCDS use in Oxon if it isn't that.

First thing I checked this morning after some light googling.

I may have to take you up on that offer if I can.

I'll PM you a phone number and postcode.