So I've had the airbag light and the esp light on for a few months.
After Seeing this: http://newbeetle.org/forums/1-8-liter-turbo/58238-airbag-light-02-turbo-s.html
I bought the recommended scanner, and cleared the airbag light and found out the codes for the esp light.
I got the following codes:
00493 - ESP-Sensor Unit (G419): Defective
01542 - Yaw Rate Sensor (G202): Implausible Signal
I called my local VW and asked how much the parts would cost. I didn't have my VIN handy, but he said the parts could cost between $600-$900.
I googled a bit and found a possible part number for the esp unit: 7H0 907 655 A
I googled the part number and found used esp units on ebay for cheap.
Before I start ponying up cash, does anyone one here have and experience dealing with these issues? Is buying used units safe? Is driving the car safe? The ABS is off, and I can tell the difference in braking. I'm fairly competent and have the bentley book, so I know where the parts are located.
Also does anyone know the part numbers for the above units?
Driving a:
2003 1.8 Turbo
80,000 miles
Let me know if any further info is needed. I really hope this doesn't cost me an arm and a leg; I'm soooooo close to paying car off and NOW it wants to start having problems
Thanks to any who can help!
After Seeing this: http://newbeetle.org/forums/1-8-liter-turbo/58238-airbag-light-02-turbo-s.html
I bought the recommended scanner, and cleared the airbag light and found out the codes for the esp light.
I got the following codes:
00493 - ESP-Sensor Unit (G419): Defective
01542 - Yaw Rate Sensor (G202): Implausible Signal
I called my local VW and asked how much the parts would cost. I didn't have my VIN handy, but he said the parts could cost between $600-$900.
I googled a bit and found a possible part number for the esp unit: 7H0 907 655 A
I googled the part number and found used esp units on ebay for cheap.
Before I start ponying up cash, does anyone one here have and experience dealing with these issues? Is buying used units safe? Is driving the car safe? The ABS is off, and I can tell the difference in braking. I'm fairly competent and have the bentley book, so I know where the parts are located.
Also does anyone know the part numbers for the above units?
Driving a:
2003 1.8 Turbo
80,000 miles
Let me know if any further info is needed. I really hope this doesn't cost me an arm and a leg; I'm soooooo close to paying car off and NOW it wants to start having problems
Thanks to any who can help!