00290 on Volkswagen
ABS Wheel Speed Sensor Rear Left (G46)
00290 on Volkswagen vehicles indicates abs wheel speed sensor rear left (g46). Au7o has documented this code across 1 Volkswagen model — most commonly on Scirocco. This is a VAG/VCDS (Volkswagen, Audi, Skoda, SEAT) manufacturer fault code indicating a problem with the rear left ABS wheel speed sensor (G46) circuit. The ABS control module has detected a signal that is missing, intermittent, electrically faulty, or outside specification from this sensor, which typically illuminates the ABS, ESP/traction control, and sometimes the brake warning lights and disables those systems. Typical repair costs on Volkswagen range from $80 to $500, depending on the specific model and root cause.
Common Causes of 00290
- •Faulty rear left ABS wheel speed sensor (G46)
- •Open circuit, corroded connector, or chafed wiring between the sensor and ABS module
- •Damaged, contaminated, or rusted tone/reluctor ring (ABS pickup ring)
- •Excessive air gap between the sensor and the pickup ring
- •Short circuit in the sensor wiring
- •Failing or corroded rear wheel bearing with integrated ABS ring
00290 on Volkswagen by Model
Volkswagen Scirocco(1 issue)
- Sporadic ABS / ESP / traction-control warning lights (lateral-acceleration sensor wiring)2008-2017
Many owners report intermittent illumination of the ABS, ESP/traction-control and handbrake warning lights, often with an audible beep, that may clear on an ignition cycle. The frequent root cause is a chafed/partially-damaged wiring harness near the lateral-acceleration (yaw/G) sensor, or a faulty wheel-speed sensor; less commonly the ABS control unit itself. Because it is intermittent and electrical, swapping individual sensors often does not fix it without proper fault-code reading.
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What does 00290 mean on Volkswagen?▼
00290 stands for "ABS Wheel Speed Sensor Rear Left (G46)." This is a VAG/VCDS (Volkswagen, Audi, Skoda, SEAT) manufacturer fault code indicating a problem with the rear left ABS wheel speed sensor (G46) circuit. The ABS control module has detected a signal that is missing, intermittent, electrically faulty, or outside specification from this sensor, which typically illuminates the ABS, ESP/traction control, and sometimes the brake warning lights and disables those systems. On Volkswagen specifically, this code is documented across 1 model.
What causes 00290 on Volkswagen vehicles?▼
Common causes on Volkswagen: Faulty rear left ABS wheel speed sensor (G46), Open circuit, corroded connector, or chafed wiring between the sensor and ABS module, Damaged, contaminated, or rusted tone/reluctor ring (ABS pickup ring), Excessive air gap between the sensor and the pickup ring, Short circuit in the sensor wiring. Specific causes vary by model and year — see the per-model sections below.
How much does it cost to fix 00290 on a Volkswagen?▼
Repair costs on Volkswagen range from $80 to $500, depending on the specific model and root cause.
Which Volkswagen models have 00290 documented?▼
Au7o has documented 00290 on 1 Volkswagen model: Scirocco.