2000 audi a4 with only 51000 miles. Abs brake light coming on loud beep and flashing brake light in panel. Will cost 1200.00 to fix. Many people having same problem with other year models by audi.
2000 Audi A4 brakes complaints
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Antilock braking system failing at 80k miles. Increasing the risk for rear brakes to lock up the wheels possibly causing vehicle to spin out under heavy braking.
I experienced failure of ABS in a 2000 audi a4 avant quattro. This is the well-known and widely reported problem with the bosch 5.3 ABS control module unit. The unit spontaneously failed without any reason, at about 80k miles. The consequences are the ABS does not work and the part to replace it is about $1500. I have yet to replace or repair it at this point, hoping vw/audi will do something about it (a recall would be nice).
Recently the ABS and brake alarm came on and when I went to have it repaired the service man said there was a four week back order on the ABS module. He said that this part is going bad in all the audi a4's and some a 6's and he can't even get the part from a junked audi.
Abs brake failure resulting in unsafe ABS brake function. Need to replace ABS control module. This is a recurring problem based on a search of the internet.
Audi a4 2000 1.8t (1) ABS light flashing. Brought to dealer. Quoted $600 for repair kit, $1500 for new module. Both prices do not include labor. Searched internet and hundreds of other audi a4 owners have experienced the same issue. (2) ABS is now intermittent on my car and warning light is on constantly. (3) can't correct right away b/c my audi dealership is 6 months back ordered. I assume because so many owners are experiencing the same problem.
Abs computer fails, resulting in ABS system to become inoperable.
Abs control module failure. Searched forums and info boards and it's a very common problem.
Abs module failing and or loosing communication.
Abs light is on, and brake light is blinking. I took the car to the dealer and I was told my ABS module is faulty. After looking at the forums online it seems that this is a defect that thousands of audi/vw owners are getting. Cost of repair is very high. Why isn't there a recall yet???
Earlier model audi a4 autos have a very common problem related to the failure of the ABS control module. Failure to repair immediately at a cost of up to $3000 (if audi can find parts) will result in rear wheel lockup and potential loss of vehicle control. Audi warns/admits of this in its owners manual.
Brakes power assist fail at / just after startup when selecting reverse or drive while the air conditioning is on. I reported the problem to the audi exchange in highland park, il last year. They were unable to reproduce the problem, at the time as I was unaware that it only occurred when the A/C was on and at low speed after initial start up. This occurred again this summer when I was trying to move out of a parking spot and was unable to stop. The result was that I hit another car at low speed causing no damage to either.
Car has only 62,000 miles, but anti-lock brake system controller failed. Manufacturer refused to replace; replaced at my expense.
Faulty ABS control module...cause loss of ABS braking in 2000 audi a4 with on 60k miles. This has cause many close calls as it is $1500 to repair.
Passenger front brake pad sepatated from the metal backing plate while within service specification (0.25 in of pad) and resulted in long braking distances and greatly reduced pedal pressure. Pedal pressure could not be recovered under repetitive brake actuations. The car became unsafe to operate at any speed. There was no warning before the failure. Audi of america refuses to replace the defective part under audi assured warranty stating that this is not related to a manufacturers defect.
Complaint received via e-mail." the ABS module malfunctions when the brake pedal is depressed at 30 MPH and slower, the pedal begins to thump and kick back at my foot. The noise is so loud that it can be heard over the stereo. Even the rear passengers can hear the noise. I feel as though my stopping distance is extended by this. This is not only annoying but also dangerous in inclement weather conditions. The manufacture has not answer for what causing this. The dealership has done all they could with the equipment supplied by the manufacture. They replaced the module, but don't know if that will fix the problem.*jb module was not replaced.
Audi a4 2000, faulty ABS module. *bf
My car has less than 50,000 miles and I having ABS brake problems. The brakes pulse a low speeds for no apparent reason. There are no warning lights displayed from a failure in this system. This car has not been in any accidents and it was dealer maintained until the warranty ran out 1 year ago.
Abs and brake lights on the instrument panel came on and went off intermittently, along with beeping alerts. Dealer determined that the ABS control module failed. The vehicle was no longer under warranty. *la *nm
While traveling consumer heard a noise. The next day, a technician serviced the vehicle and found a part of the brake pads broke off.
The vehicle experienced a brake fluid leak.
The seat heater failed, also when the vehicle was in reverse, and the consumer applied the brake, the vehicle failed to stop. *jb the vehicle wasn't drivable when the ignition coils failed. Scc
I have been having significant problems with braking during/after any type of rain. I have discussed this problem with many dealerships and they have denied ever hearing a problem exists. As common sense indicates, during any type of rain braking power will be decreased. However, the braking loss in this car is beyond acceptable limits. Please look into the problem accordingly.
While traveling in snowy conditions, and when depressing brake pedal vehicle went into extended stopping distance. Please provide further information.
In rain there is a 2 second delay after the brakes are applied before they bite. This only happens in wet conditions.
Vehicle experiences degraded brake performance in wet conditions. Dealer is scheduled to inspect vehicle.
During highway driving in the rain, water develops on the brake pads/rotors, causing the delay in braking. Water buildup seems to occur after about 2 minutes of driving in moderate or heavy rain. Braking delay is about 1.5 seconds. When brakes grab, they sometimes grap unevenly, pulling the car to one side or the other, until all 4 corners have cleared the excess water...then normal braking response resumes. I have worked as a professional driver, driving different vehicles over long distances...this is not normal!!! I know from on-line forums that audi has not diagnosed the problem, and as such, does not have a fix out yet. I tried replacing brake pads, this did not help.
Brakes take 2-3 seconds to respond on first use when driving in very wet conditions. Has happened about 12 times in the last year. Dealer service department offered no fix.
In wet weather, 1 - 2 second delay from brake pedal application to brakes deploying. Dealer contends that brakes are operating within specification.
Under wet conditions, braking is delayed. Especially noticeable when traveling at highway speeds, braking suddenly, and for a moment, brakes seem to not work.
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