Brake Abs Warning Light Problems of Volkswagen Passat - part 2

Purchased my 2000 Passat in 2003, had numerous problems since. It seemed like everything on the car had to be replaced. The control arms, O2 sensors, twice, belts, stereo didn't turn on, all new hoses right away, all 4 window regulators, and now to top it all off, the abs lights kept coming on. My husband has a 2000 Audi a4, virtually the same car, and had to replace all of the same things. The abs seemed to work fine, but the dealer said it would be $1800 to fix it. I looked at some online forums and found thousands of people with similar problems. The manufacturer, (bosch or Volkswagen, should do something about this. My car has been parked since August 2006 because I don't have money to fix it! I am college student. Help!.

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Abs module on my 2001 vw Passat failed. This was a $1000 repair. I t failed at about 81,000 miles.

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: the contact stated a puddle of fuel on the driveway was noticed. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where the fuel lines, clamps and seal were replaced. Also, while driving at various speeds, the abs light illuminated on the dashboard. The dealer replaced the entire abs system.

I have a 2000 Passat GLS. It's abs light is on now with the brake light flashing and the message stop shown on the dashboard.

Abs warning light on - abs not working.

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: the contact stated the brake system auto hold has failed multiple times. This causes the vehicle to roll into oncoming traffic. The vehicle is currently at the dealership, and has been to the dealership previously, but the problem was not determined.

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Abs light started to light intermittently for about two days and is now on constantly. Braking characteristics have noticeably changed and randomly pulse at times. This is a well documented failure in vw Passats at around 75k miles.

: the contact stated the abs, brake and oil lamps intermittently illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer who determined the abs module needs replaced although the repair was not made.

Abs /brake light started coming on at about 112,000 miles. First the problem was intermittent, but now it is constant. The abs pump seems to function properly. The problem is with the electronic component known as the ebcm. I realize the government doesn't consider this a safety issue, otherwise vw would have been pressured to issue a recall. However, the state of NJ will not allow you to pass inspection with the lights on because they consider it a safety issue, even though in reality it's just like driving in the pre-abs days. So, the consumer is forced to pay $1500-$2000 to get this problem fixed. Of course vw and bosch, who made the faulty component, get off the hook and in fact profit this extremely common failure. Who is looking out for the consumer? please help!.

I had a flashing abs light in my gauge cluster that wouldn't stop. Went to dealer to check fault code for light. Told that my abs control unit is bad and needs replacing. . . . Shouldn't drive car without replacing unit. Cost for unit and r & r $1. 000.

A couple of days ago my abs, brake and asr lights came on not necessarily together. The abs and brake would be together with the matrix display showing stop service manual and later the asr light would be on with the rest going off. Funny, I was going down a slope, no braking, the abs/brake came on and went off immediately! its very random, comes on or off at any time. Checking on the internet, it seems like its a very common occurrence with vw cars.

I have a 2002 Volkswagen Passat. Since September, I've been having problems with the abs light coming on and staying on. Twice, I've also had "brake fault" warnings to stop the vehicle. It's been in for service four times since October 3 to fix the problem. The cv joint was replaced yesterday, which was supposed to fix the problem. First thing this morning, the abs light is on again. I have a fifth service appointment with bachman Volkswagen on Monday. I've been reading about quite a few abs problems on various online forums, so I don't seem to be alone with this particular problem.

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Abs light goes on.

2000 Volkswagen Passat abs module failed. Abs, brake and warning lights constantly illuminated.

Abs light and brake failure warning light problem on my 2000 vw Passat wagon. Research shows this is a common problem and should be included in a recall.

Failure of abs brake module. I paid naples FL vw dealer $100 for diagnostic test for blinking abs light, brake warning, stop, etc. They said I needed a new module for $1400+ . . . I'm still driving with blinking warning lights and buzzers beeping. . .

I am the original owner of a 1998 vw Passat, 4-cylinder, 5-speed manual transmission automobile. The abs brakes warning light came on (February 27, 2005). I consulted with my independent mechanic and he said the abs brakes were necessary in wet or icy weather in emergency situations. The problem did not result in any accident or injury. I took the car to the dealer on March 21, 2005. The dealer performed diagnosis and determined the abs pump needed replacing. The dealer (new century Volkswagen in glendale, CA) quoted a price of $3125, parts and labor, to fix. I am unable to repair the car at this time due to the expense. Research online and in discussing with independent vw mechanics reveals that this is a very common problem with this model vw. I checked with an independent vw mechanic and he told me that so many people have had this problem that the price of abs used parts is rapidly rising. . Read more...

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1) abs warning light/sounder came on, told by dealer that abs system was out, would need to be replaced for $1800 before any other engine problems could be diagnosed by computer. 2) did not fix this, which led to their excuse that they could not accurately diagnose other issues, but "did their best" to fix acceleration problems (replaced hoses and plugs) 3) current acceleration problem miraculously diagnosed as some sort of power regulator device w/o mention of fixing the abs system so that computer "could get past it" 4)electrical problems including moon roof opening and closing at will, door locks opening and closing at will, interior lights not shutting off and alarm going off all by itself (unable to lock doors b/c it sets the alarm) 5) now dealer says that it's a battery problem and resetting everything should fix it all, including the abs light problem. Can you say rip-off?.

I have a 1999 Volkswagen Passat GLS - I am driving at random speed. Chime comes on blasting. Abs light comes on and stay on. Brake light flashes (same brake light as when e-brake is engaged) chime keeps going. All goes away after about 20 seconds of driving.

Owner of a 2000 Passat 1. 8t. Ike hundreds of other people I have a problem on the board appears the message: stop/break fault/service manual. . Abs and break lights flashed on. Have spent so much money when I go to the dealer and they suggest to replace some parts but at the end the issue stays and not even the dealer can give me explanations or hints of how to fix the problem. I believe there is a problem with the abs module which costs around $1500 this problem is so common that vw should make this a recall.

I a 1999 vw Passat GLS 1. 8t. I have experienced an intermittent abs warning light issue since mid December 2004. When it first came on I promptly took the car to my regular/local vw dealership (power volkswagon, torrance, CA) who reported that they could not find a problem, and said they reset the system. Within a few days the abs light was on again and I returned it to the dealership and this time they kept it for a few days to try to determine the problem and reported that they had identified the problem as a wiring problem and recommended replacing the abs wiring to the sensors (cost under $500). After getting the vehicle back the light was again on intermittently (not as much as before) and this time they said the only other solution is to replace the abs control module (quoted $1,500 parts and $300 labor). Given the fact that I had just spent $500 on abs wiring that they said was the problem I wasn't about to spend $2,000 with them. . Read more...

Abs contol module failure.

The abs warning light came on approximately one month ago, at first intermittently. The car was immediately taken to a mechanic, but problem could not be diagnosed. Since then, the light comes on and a audible warning sounds at every start-up. The car has been returned to the mechanic, who will perform another diagnostic. All four rotors and pads were replaced in the last four months. The mechanic has a nearly identical car with an identical problem and has diagnosed a faulty abs module, a $950 part plus labor charges. Searches on the internet show anecdotal evidence that hundreds, if not thousands, of owners of similar models are experiencing this same problem. Other owners describe dangerous brake failures, including lock-up.

I have owned my Volkswagen Passat for the last 5 years. About 6 months ago abs warning lights came on. I checked to see if the abs still were working, and it was not. The warning lights went on and off for the next month or so, but is now on whenever I turn the car on. I contacted the dealer, and they immediatly knew what I was calling about. It seemd as though this was a common problem. The price to get it fixed through the dealer was $1600 or more. Volkswagen knows of the problem ,but says that nothing will be done. Currently I can't afford to pay $1600 to have the abs fixed on my car that had 60,000 miles on it when this started.

My 1998 Passat's abs light is intermittently coming on and off. My mechanic has verified that there is nothing wrong with the abs pump itself, there is just a problem with the sensor. The web is full of the same complaint vw Passats spanning many years. There is obviously a problem with the abs sensors on these cars. They need to do a recall.

In approx. October, 2004, abs warning light started to come on intermittently. Problem is not repeatable, but happens at random times and for random durations. Abs appears to be inoperative when the light is on. After several minutes, abs light stops flashing and the car functions normally.

Complaint received via e-mail. "the abs light started coming on intermittently. Whenever the light is on, the abs do not function. This is a safety hazard and will cause the car to fail inspection. The abs light now stays on constantly. The dealer diagnosed the problem as a bad abs control module (it would not communicate with the diagnostic computer) and stated that the abs pump had to be replaced. The quoted cost of a new abs pump was $2250. ".

Abs light coming on once in a while. Now stays on permanently and beeps. Concerned about safety of brakes. Cost to repair $1600. This car has been in the shop numerous times for electrical problems since I purchased it. I will never buy another vw.

Abs light turned on.

When driving at an undetermined speed abs light appeared on the dashboard. Consumer informed the dealer about this issue. However, mechanic was unable to duplicate the problem.

Abs warning light illuminated on dash. The consumer was told the problem was the abs control module and could be repaired for 1400. 00 plus labor.

Faulty abs speed sensor.

The abs / brake light keeps coming on my dashboard. I took it to service to rod east Volkswagen (vw) and after charging me $75 they said there's nothing wrong with your car. The light is on everyday.

Abs light came on with less than 30,000 miles on it. For 4 years, the vw dealer said it would be over $1,800 to replace the abs pump. Last year they said it would be $2750. After seeing on internet threads that the common cause is only the abs module, I confronted the dealer, and they sai it would $650, and it has worked fine since. I feel vw dealers are not forthright in telling customers about the less expensive solution, and they should pay for it, since it is a known common defect, and a safety hazard. I have been told that many people are pulling the bulb out, and buyers may not be aware the abs doesn't work. Until its too late.

Dealer will do major repairs on brakes, replace back and front brakes and rotors.