Abs Sensor

[rodenal]

My Abs light was coming on, so i scanned the car and it came back with an intermittent abs sensor fault, front right.

Just replaced the sensor but i'm now getting a different, intermittent fault:

VAG-COM Version: Release 311.2-N
Control Module Part Number: 1J0 907 379
Component and/or Version: ABS ITTAE 20 GI V00
Software Coding: 03604
Work Shop Code: WSC 06435
1 Fault Found:
00285 - ABS Wheel Speed Sensor: Front Right (G45)
04-10 - Mechanical Malfunction - Intermittent

I cant remember what the previous code was but it was definately different. Can anybody shed any light on what the problem may be?

[Garry]

Rodenal,does that version of vag-com,clear abs fault code's?If not,and you want a second opinion,call round to my gaf,I live in Airdrie,and have the hex + can lead.Cheer's.

[rodenal]

Yeah i can clear the abs light/codes with the lead i've got, thanks anyway tho mate. This has me slightly stumped, cant help but wonder whether ive maybe given the abs ring a knock or something.

[rodenal]

No ideas at all?????
Checked wiring today all is well

[downie]

I have this problem on my S3. I get the abs light on when I start up and the ESP is disabled on occassion. After it warms up though it clears most times. I took it to the jet wash and gave it a good clean and seems better but think its gonna need taken off and cleaned.
jet wash did good though.

[rodenal]

Im fairly certain it doesnt need cleaned as i've replaced the sensor, and gave the new one a clean too.

Might be different with you'rs tho, they work on a sine wav pattern that could easily be disturbed if they got dirty, prob worthwhile cleaning the sensor directly