TorqFix

Performing zero compensation of brake pressure sender 1G201 and brake pressure sender 2G214 — AUDI

Performing zero compensation of brake pressure sender 1G201 and brake pressure sender 2G214 on Audi: 15 steps.

Workshop procedure for AUDI — the exact step sequence and torque figures, straight from real workshop data.

15 steps

🧭 Before you start

Fits: Audi A3 (8L, 1996–2003)

  • Special tools named: VAS 5051

Don't miss

  • Connect vehicle diagnostic, testing and information systemVAS 5051 A and select vehicle system "“03 - Brake electronics”". When doing this the ignition must be switched on.
  • If display on VAS 5051 A reads "“function unknown or function can not be performed at present”" the login procedure or coding II were not successful. Repeat login procedure or coding II.
  • The display does not return to 0.00 bar after performing zero compensation successfully.
  • After you press function "“06 - End output”", the ABS warning lamp K47 and the traction control system warning lamp K86 light up for approx. two seconds.

📋 Procedure

  1. Connect vehicle diagnostic, testing and information systemVAS 5051 A and select vehicle system "“03 - Brake electronics”". When doing this the ignition must be switched on.
  2. From list (1) select diagnostic function "“11 - Login procedure”" or "“11 - Coding II”".
  3. Use keypad (2) to enter code "“40168”" and confirm entry by touching Q key. [Note: If display on VAS 5051 A reads "“function unknown or function can not be performed at present”" the login procedure or coding II were not successful. Repeat login procedure or coding II.]
  4. Terminate function "“11 - Login procedure”" or "“11 - Coding II”" by touching ← key.
  5. From list (1), select function "“04 - Basic setting”".
AUDI? Steps differ between engine variants — check this job against your exact car before you commit to it. Check my car — free →
  1. Use keypad (2) to enter "“066”" for "“display group number 066”" and confirm by pressing the Q key. [Note: The display does not return to 0.00 bar after performing zero compensation successfully.]
  2. Terminate function "“04 - Basic setting”" by pressing the ← key. [Note: After you press function "“06 - End output”", the ABS warning lamp K47 and the traction control system warning lamp K86 light up for approx. two seconds.]
  3. Proceed as follows to rectify the fault:
  4. Check zero position of brake pressure sender 1G201 and brake pressure sender 2G214 in measured value block 005 .
  5. Interrogate fault memory .
  6. Erase fault memory .
  7. Conclude the transfer of data with the function "“06 - End output”".
  8. Switch off ignition.
  9. Switch ignition on again.
  10. Perform zero compensation again.

Who makes these pages, and how

TorqFix was built by a mechanic — after a 2,700 km drive with five roadside repairs that no diagnostic tool could explain.

The figures on this page come from manufacturer workshop documentation and are shown as they are. The page is assembled automatically from that data — it is not written by an AI. The AI works in the chat, where it answers for your specific car. It writes nothing here.

Variants of the same model differ. Cross-check torque against the factory manual for your engine before final tightening.

Seen a figure that does not match your manual? Write to us — we correct it and note when. support@torqfix.com

The story behind TorqFix →

Workshop data on this page last updated 20 Sep 2026.