Table 1 shows 17 common service brakes related problems of the 2001 Volkswagen Passat. The number one most common problem is related to the brake antilock control unit/module (twelve problems). The second most common problem is related to the service brakes (twelve problems).
Abs alarm goes on with increasing frequency. Says that there is a brake fault. Brakes are apparently fine, but the problem is with the anti-lock braking system (abs) electronic control unit. When this alarm is on, the abs may not be working. Many people report the same problem in vw's and Audi's. Read details...
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Abs light on and break light flashing Read details...