Couldn't find the right existing thread in which to post it, but some people might find this "enlightening":

 

I've got a right rear wheel ABS sensor issue (yet to be solved, but hopefully today) and that, in turn, appeared to have caused the dreaded "steering wheel" warning light on the dash, and running VCDS threw up the "G85" fault code. I tried all the possibe the Ross-tech instructions and advice as to how to clear it via VCDS, including taking the car for a "short drive" after having used VCDS - but nothing seemed to work.

 

Then, yesterday, I decided to go and get a replacement ABS sensor and so drove about 12 miles to GSF in the Harrow Rd in NW10 but couldn't park anywhere near the place, and so drove another 6 or 7 miles to Lloyds at Wembley - with the "steering wheel" light on all that time.

 

Got the sensor (a "cheapie" but it'll have to do for the moment), and then back in the car and drove off, and, about a mile later, I noticed that the "steering wheel" had disappeared, and it didn't reappear during the following 10 mile drive home! - is that what Ross-tech call a "short drive", because I wouldn't !

 

Tip: don't bother going to the GSF shop in NW10 unless you get someone else to drive you, and/or then walk to the shop - IMHO, it's a very stupid place to have a car parts/accessories shop !

 

PS: to the Mods - please move this to a more appropriate thread if possible

Edited 11 July, 20214 yr by jeallen01
An afterthought - see the PS!

I don't think there is an easy way to reset the G85 sensor. I drove 100 miles with my steering heavy, and only after following the Ross-Tech guide to a T did it finally go out. 

 

I've heard the ABS sensors can throw the steering assist out, are you sure it's not just coincidence? 

I don't think it is a coincidence because the "steering wheel" only came on after the sensor fault showed up - and the Ross-tech site does mention it as a possibly linked cause.

 

BTW: my steering was no heavier than it was with the symbol not showing.

Edited 11 July, 20214 yr by jeallen01