00301 on Skoda
ABS Return Flow Pump (V39)
00301 on Skoda vehicles indicates abs return flow pump (v39). Au7o has documented this code across 1 Skoda model — most commonly on Fabia. This is a 5-digit VAG/VCDS (VW, Audi, Skoda, SEAT) fault code stored by the ABS control module, not the OBD-II misfire code P0301. It indicates a fault in the ABS return flow pump (component V39), the electric pump motor inside the ABS hydraulic unit. The module runs this pump for a brief self-test at startup; the code sets when the pump fails to initialize or run, typically disabling ABS (and often ESP/traction control) and turning on the ABS warning light. Typical repair costs on Skoda range from $200 to $700, depending on the specific model and root cause.
Common Causes of 00301
- •Worn brushes, binding, or seizure inside the ABS return flow pump motor (V39)
- •Faulty or blown fuse(s) feeding the ABS pump (commonly the 10A/related ABS fuses)
- •Corroded, wet, or loose wiring/connectors between the ABS module and the pump
- •Internal failure or cracked solder joints in the ABS control module / hydraulic unit (N55)
- •Bad ground or power supply to the ABS pump motor
- •Failed pump relay or, on some VW Passat/CC units, a control-module software issue requiring a flash update
00301 on Skoda by Model
Skoda Fabia(1 issue)
- ABS Pump / Control Module Internal Failure (Mk1)2002-2007
The Bosch ABS pump/ECU module fitted to the Fabia Mk1 (and into early Mk2, build years roughly 2002-2007) commonly fails internally. This illuminates the ABS and ESP warning lights permanently and can leave standard (non-ABS) braking only; in some failure modes brake fluid is prevented from reaching one or more calipers, causing brake imbalance/pull under braking. Stored codes typically point to the return-flow pump or pump-motor circuit. ECU Testing lists this as a very common Fabia/SEAT fault and offers module rebuilds, indicating the scale of the problem.
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What does 00301 mean on Skoda?▼
00301 stands for "ABS Return Flow Pump (V39)." This is a 5-digit VAG/VCDS (VW, Audi, Skoda, SEAT) fault code stored by the ABS control module, not the OBD-II misfire code P0301. It indicates a fault in the ABS return flow pump (component V39), the electric pump motor inside the ABS hydraulic unit. The module runs this pump for a brief self-test at startup; the code sets when the pump fails to initialize or run, typically disabling ABS (and often ESP/traction control) and turning on the ABS warning light. On Skoda specifically, this code is documented across 1 model.
What causes 00301 on Skoda vehicles?▼
Common causes on Skoda: Worn brushes, binding, or seizure inside the ABS return flow pump motor (V39), Faulty or blown fuse(s) feeding the ABS pump (commonly the 10A/related ABS fuses), Corroded, wet, or loose wiring/connectors between the ABS module and the pump, Internal failure or cracked solder joints in the ABS control module / hydraulic unit (N55), Bad ground or power supply to the ABS pump motor. Specific causes vary by model and year — see the per-model sections below.
How much does it cost to fix 00301 on a Skoda?▼
Repair costs on Skoda range from $200 to $700, depending on the specific model and root cause.
Which Skoda models have 00301 documented?▼
Au7o has documented 00301 on 1 Skoda model: Fabia.