1999 Tdi Galaxy Abs Sensors

[Kevinb]

Hi everyone,

 

Hope someone out there can help with what should be a relatively easy one.....(!) Apologies in advance if this has already been covered but I couldn't find it anywhere in the forum.

 

I've had my 1999 Tdi Ford Galaxy for nearly a year and last week have found the ABS warning light is permanently on. From what' I've read, it may well be a sensor cable that's been cut/damaged. I'm also aware that it's possible to buy a lead that can be plugged into the car from a laptop to run diagnostics and inform me where the issue is.

 

Please can anyone tell me: -

 

1. Which lead would I need for that car as I understand there are different leads. I believe they are available on eBay(?);

2. Which software would I need to use and where could I get it from;

3. Where on the car is the connector to plug the lead into;

4. Is it easy to understand the results?

5. Alternatively, does anyone know where to go to find this information?

 

I work in IT and like to think I know what I'm doing, but this combines two very different disciplines for me and is very new territory!

I'd really appreciate any help anyone can give me on this.

 

Many thanks,

 

Kevin

[chrispb123456]

This is the lead http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/VAG-GROUP-USB-OBD2-II-KKL-ECU-DIAGNOSTIC-CABLE-LEAD-Compatible-VCDS-LITE-or-409-/330753371108?pt=UK_Diagnostic_Tools_Equipment&hash=item4d026febe4

 

The free VCDS/lite software is available here http://www.ross-tech.com/vcds-lite/download/index.html

 

The DLC is under the ashtray, lift out ashtray and cover

 

More advice on the Ross tech site or ask on here for more info

[Kevinb]

Chris,

 

Many thanks for this, I truly appreciate your reply! As I said in my post, I know (roughly) what I'm doing with cars and PCs separately, but this is truly a dark art for me and the last thing I want is the car being damaged as a result of my "ministrations"!

 

Cheers.