Ten problems related to brake light on have been reported for the 1999 Audi A4. The most recently reported issues are listed below.
I bought an Audi A4 1999 1. 8t fwd. The next day I bought it the abs orange light came on & brake light flashing non-stop with three beeps when I start the car its been like that for more than a week. Yesterday I took the car to the closest Audi dealer and they quoate me 1,200 thats a lot since this problems with the abs unit is poor manufature problem.
The abs module on my vehicle has failed. This problem seems to be quite prevalent amongst Audi and vw vehicles. An abs failure could cause accidents and deaths. This module should be recalled. The problem begins with three beeps, a solid yellow abs light and a flashing red brake light. The warning may come on momentarily while I am driving and go away, but in most cases will become more prevalent as time goes on. Sometimes the abs and brake light remain on. Occasionally the abs activated (in other words abs braking has activated) while the car is in motion. From researching this problem, it seems to be common with Audi A4 and vw passat b5 models. The abs warning light will come on each time the vehicle is operated. The sudden abs activation will occur rarely. The consequences of sudden abs activation is obvious; braking when not expecting it can cause tragic results. Losing the abs functionality while driving and when it is needed can also cause tragic results. I took my car into the shop. A vag was hooked up and the following code appeared: "01203 - electrical connection between abs and instrument cluster" replacing the electrical connection between the abs and instrument cluster will not solve the problem. The only resolution for this issue is to buy a new abs unit, buy a used abs unit, or have the current control module rebuilt. Again, systematic and widespread failures of the abs control module are occurring. Numerous owners have filed complaints with regard to this issue. Please look into the issue and consider recalling the module before it tragic results do occur.
I own a 1999 Audi A4 2. 8 30v quattro and my abs and brake lights are on and the Audi dealer told me that my abs control module needs to be replaced. By reading forums online and consumer sites, I have found out that this is a very common problem to Audi's and vw's. My question shouldn't Audi of America fix this problem for free?.
1999 Audi A4 abs control module symptoms. Abs light on continuously. Brake light flashing. Upon the first inspection the Audi dealership was unable to ascertain the problem. The failure was later diagnosed correctly by the dealership. Testing the abs system after the diagnosis, I found that the abs system did not engage. I learn of many cases of this exact failure in Audiã‚??s and vwã‚??s with the bosch 5. . Read more...
My abs and brake light came on intermittently a month ago and gradually got more frequent. Now they are on almost all the time. When I took it into the shop right after the first incident I was told the instrument cluster would need to be changed which would cost me a bundle (possibly over $2000). My vehicle actually has relatively low miles on it and has been maintained really well so I am very upset that Audi will not fix or pay for this.
Abs brake light on 1999) Audi A4 1. 8t. Upon researching on many forums (I. E. Audiworld. Com) I have noticed several other Audi owners have experienced the same problem. Apparently, this is attributed to a faulty abs brake computer?.
The abs module is causing the panel brake light to blink and the abs light to be on steady. My complaint is that the charge to repair this is estimated at $750 including $250 labor from our local Audi dealer. There is no good reason for this fault to occur, and the repair is quite expensive. I am waiting for Audi to order a new board, so I am driving with bad abs brakes, and it is almost December.
The abs and brake light came on at about 86000 miles eventhough the unit has been very seldom have been actuated. It cost me $2000 for an item that has been rarely used or actuated in my car.
Failure of abs brake controller-began as brake warning light and abs light flashing-now lights are on all the time-have been advised that this is common failure on Audi and Volkswagen-repair requires replacement of abs brake controller-part is $2000.
When driving between 50-55 mph and upon depressing brake pedal to make a gradual stop slowly pumping the brakes, brake pedal traveled to the floorboard, causing extended stopping distance. Consumer noted that prior to the incident brake light was illuminating on the dashboard. Vehicle currently at the dealer awaiting service. Please provide any further details.