VW Golf VII (5G/AU) ABS Brakes

This page applies to Golf 7 based 03-ABS Brake systems using Component: ESC. The Electro-Mechanical Parking Brake (EPB) system is NOT standard equipment in all of the models covered by this page.

Coding

Coding for this Control Module is normally done via Software Version Management (SVM). If the old Control Module is still accessible read/copy it's Coding to the new Module.

Basic Setting

Steering Angle Sensor (G85) Calibration

• Steering Angle Sensor (G85) Calibration is completed in Address 44-Steering Assist. See EPS MQB for detals.

Brake Pressure Sensor 1 (G201)

Prerequisites:

• System voltage at least 12.0 V.
  
• Brake pedal at rest
  

[Select]
[03 - Brake Electronics]
[Security Access - 16]
Enter 40168, to enable the basic setting.
[Do it!]
[Basic Settings - 04]
[*IDE03650-ENG114972*] Basic setting for brake pressure sensor
[Go]
After a successful basic setting Finished Correctly or Not Running will be shown
[Stop]
[Done, Go Back]

Lateral and Longitudinal Acceleration Sensors (G200/G251)

• The Lateral Acceleration Sensor (G200) and Longitudinal Acceleration Sensor (G251) are calibrated at the same time using one operation.

Prerequisites:

• System voltage at least 12.0 V.
  
• Vehicle on level ground.
  

[Select]
[03 - Brake Electronics]
[Security Access - 16]
Enter 40168, to enable the basic setting.
[Do it!]
[Basic Settings - 04]
[*IDE05146-ENG114972*] Basic setting of ESP sensor unit
[Go]
After a successful basic setting Finished Correctly or Not Running will be shown
[Stop]
[Done, Go Back]

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Electro-Mechanical Parking Brake (EPB)

• The following steps only apply to cars with EPB:

Caution!

• Do not perform any of these Basic Settings while the brakes are disassembled! Opening, closing, function tests, and otherwise cycling the Electronic Parking brakes should only be done with the pads and calipers properly installed on the rotors.
• Please follow the procedures EXACTLY. There's a reason for every step. If you skip any prerequisites or other steps here, you are likely to experience "issues" for which no documented resolutions exist, in which case we will not be able to help you resolve them.
• It is strongly recommended to run a full Auto-Scan first thing to check for any preexisting faults! There have been several reports of repair shops damaging the Electronic Parking Brake System when trying to do rear brakes, but not telling the customer and then sending the car out the door.

Open Rear Parking Brake

Prerequisites:

• Connect a battery charger as per repair manual. (For plug-ins like the e-Golf/Golf GTE/A3 e-tron/etc., connect the EV charging cable)
• Cycle the Parking Brake ON, then OFF first.

[Select]
[03 - ABS Brakes]
[Basic Settings - 04]
Select Start lining change mode
[Go!] to activate the Basic Setting.
The brake calipers will then open, allowing the pads to be changed.
You should hear the rear caliper motors operating.
Wait 30 seconds after it says Not Running or the noises have stopped before clicking [Stop]
[Done, Go Back]
[Close Controller, Go Back - 06]

• Turn ignition off and leave battery charger connected.
  

The caliper pistons do not move back into the caliper, they must be pushed in using a hand tool. Fault code 721152 - Brake pad replacement mode active will be stored, this is normal.

Close Rear Parking Brake

Prerequisites:

• Connect a battery charger as per repair manual.

[Select]
[03 - ABS Brakes]
[Basic Settings - 04]
Select End lining change mode
[Go!] to activate the Basic Setting.
The brake calipers will then close.
Wait 30 seconds after it says Not Running or the noises have stopped before clicking [Stop]
[Done, Go Back]
[Close Controller, Go Back - 06]

• Turn ignition off
  

The LED in the parking brake switch and the warning lamp in the instrument cluster will probably continue to blink rapidly in addition to Fault code C1011 - Brake pad replacement mode active. This should stop after cycling the Parking Brake ON, then OFF again using the switch in the vehicle while holding the brake pedal AFTER all rear brake components are reassembled.