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When I start the engine on my 2003 golf 1.4 match it makes a warning sound which stops when i start the engine. The only lights I can see illuminated different to usual is the abs light and a triangle. Do I need to get it sorted asap? Im not sure if my steering is a bit off as well. Are the two problems linked?

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The abs antilock brake system light means that if you brake hard the brakes might lock up and you could skid. However your Normal brakes will work normal. Not sure what the triangle means.

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SOURCE: golf tdi 1.9 sport estate.

Take the car to a VW main dealer and ask them to run a diagnostics report on it. This should tell you. Other companies are able to do the same tests for a cheaper cost, but I'd always prefer to take it to a main dealer.

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SOURCE: golf gt tdi 2.0 140 bhp mk 5 - esp light

When there's something wrong with the brake pressure that handbrake warning light comes on.

The ESP warning light could be caused by a lot of things, but most likely it's a dirty fuel filter. Don't take my word for it though, just go to the VW dealer and have it read the faultcodes from the ECU, which should point you/them in the right direction.

Alternatively, when you have the right equipment (= VAGCOM + cable) and knowledge, you or a friend yould diagnose the ECU yourself.

From the sounds of it, you'll need a small service (air filter and oil filter change, etc.) anyways. Don't forget to reset the ECU (or dis- and reconnect the battery) afterwards to erase the faultcode from memory (when there's still something wrong, it'll return soon enough).

You might get lucky with a small service :)

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