✅ Fixed
Read ABS code: right rear wheel speed sensor fault. Cleaned sensor tip and tone ring with wire brush — corrosion buildup causing false fault. Light went off after cleaning. No sensor replacement needed.
Audi A3 2018 ABS warning light on
Audi
A3
2018
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Severity Level
Medium
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Safety Impact
Indirect risk — worth monitoring, not urgent
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Audi A3 2018 ABS warning light illuminated. ABS system may not function in emergency braking. No other issues. 167379 km. This fault code is stored when the engine control unit detects a specific fault condition. Common causes include sensor failures, wiring faults, and component wear. Always read additional fault codes before replacing parts — multiple codes together provide a clearer diagnosis. Clear the code after repair and test drive to confirm the fault does not return.
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📍 ABS warning light on
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ABS warning light on
Audi A3
Possible: Read ABS code: right rear wheel speed sensor fault. Cleaned sensor tip and tone ring with wire brush — corrosion buildup causing false fault. Light went off after cleaning. No sensor replacement needed.
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Based on 73 driver confirmations
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No commonly reported misdiagnoses for this fault yet. If you have replaced a part that did not fix this Audi A3 2018 problem, submit a wrong diagnosis report — it helps other drivers avoid the same costly mistake.
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