Broken AFS

[IVVVIKris]

The metal arm on my AFS sensor is missing, leaving the plastic arm to hang freely. Does anyone know where I can buy just that metal arm or a suitable replacement?

 

[lilfleck]

Not sure. Contact Paul @ DeutscheAutoParts -- maybe he can help you out.

In the meantime, I would try to improvise something. Worse case scenario, it breaks again and you need to buy it anyway.

 

[EvoKnvl]

You can't just replace the metal. The part is sold as a whole kit. I'm seen some people jimmy rig it back, but I don't recall how it was done...

 

[IVVVIKris]

I was afraid that arm wasn't sold separate. I'm going to use a servo-arm instead.

 

[IVVVIKris]

I replaced the entire sensor, cleared the related codes, took it for a test drive but I'm still getting the AFS Failure message on the dash and the following codes below. I re-checked the wiring connector to the sensor and it's on tight. Going to check the AFS controller next. Any thoughts on this would be much appreciated!

Friday,13,March,2015,14:58:06:03440
VCDS Version: Release 14.10.2 (x64)
www.Ross-Tech.com

Address 55: Headlight Range Labels: 5M0-907-357-V2.lbl
Control Module Part Number: 5M0 907 357 C HW: 5M0 907 357 C
Component and/or Version: AFS-Steuergeraet 0142
Software Coding: 1446940
Work Shop Code: WSC 01357 011 00200
Additional Info: 7L6941329B AFS-Lst.-Modul l 0004 7L6941329B AFS-Lst.-Modul r 0004
VCID: 346C892D57361F81BA7-8061
2 Faults Found:

00497 - Sensor for Vehicle Leveling; Rear
010 - Open or Short to Plus - MIL ON
Freeze Frame:
Fault Status: 11101010
Fault Priority: 3
Fault Frequency: 3
Reset counter: 35
Mileage: 103430 km
Time Indication: 0
Date: 2062.14.10
Time: 14:35:03

Freeze Frame:
Voltage: 13.77 V
Speed: 0.0 km/h
ABS 1

01539 - Headlights Not Adjusted
005 - No or Incorrect Basic Setting / Adaptation - MIL ON
Freeze Frame:
Fault Status: 11100101
Fault Priority: 3
Fault Frequency: 1
Reset counter: 35
Time Indication: 0

Freeze Frame:
Invalid
Invalid
Invalid

 

[nafljhy]

Did you recently get lowered? Make sure the sensor lever is pointing the right direction. I would also use vcds and do an auto level readjust for that last code then clear and check.

http://www.golfmk6.com/forums/showthread.php?t=17328

 

[IVVVIKris]

I'm on DG springs and the point where the 2 arms come together is toward the driver side.

 

[nafljhy]

I'm on DG springs and the point where the 2 arms come together is toward the driver side.

http://www.golfmk6.com/forums/showthread.php?t=68711

 

[IVVVIKris]

http://www.golfmk6.com/forums/showthread.php?t=68711

The "EVERYTHING SHOULD BE LIKE THIS" drawing is how mine looks. VCDS says: ERROR: Group 001 NOT AVAILABLE when I tried to run the AFS calibration.

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[nafljhy]

oh huh... what about the pins in the connector? could they have been slightly pulled out? as i recall you saying one of your errors is a short.

 

[IVVVIKris]

The connector on the sensor has all 4 pins, and the wiring has 3 contacts. I looked up pics of other wiring connectors and their contact count and arrangement are the same. I'm super stumped, going to check fuses next

 

[nadams5755]

if you unplug the sensor, do you get a different error message?

 

[IVVVIKris]

if you unplug the sensor, do you get a different error message?

The codes are the same with the sensor plugged and unplugged. So I either got a bad sensor or the controller behind the glove box needs looking at, right?