2001 Audi A6: ABS light or ABS activating

Filed Apr 20, 2015 · Electrical, Engine · MD

I have a 2001 audi a6 quattro 2.8l with p1411 and p1423 dtc codes. I am hearing it is a vacuum hose or combi value problems from what I am reading, common to this model, but I have had several mechanics look at it and not want to tackle it. In a recent forum I was told many of the items I have listed were recall items-including vacuum hoses. Yes, many were, there was even a law suit with audi, that audi denied my claim and paid several on. I appealed and they did not respond and did not define why they refused to cover it. Audi still has yet to cover the vehicle in the professional manner I expected. My life burdens are enough, I do not need a car manufacturer or dealer to yank me around, the vehicle now has 205,000 miles, because I paid outrageous car repairs on it. I feel audi is a good car, but fixing things on it that should be covered under recalls and service warranties is not happening. Do I really have to sue to get results, this is ridiculous! I have experienced check engine light, failed emissions testing, headlight problems, issues with water in lenses and mirrors, turn signal issues, I have had problems with my fuel line, replaced tie rods, and ABS brake light signals after brake repair. I am hoping the federal safety agency can shed some light and assist me with rectifying my car situation possibly. I have been dealing with these issues for many years now and I am hopeful to receive some relief.

Filed Jun 9, 2012 · Brakes · 100,000 miles · NY

Was driving in my 2001 audi a6 to work, at about 45 MPH, and when apply my brake, it suddenly went soft and the ABS light came on, also the brake light on dash starts flashing. I performed a brake service but and it did not correct the problem, I then took the vehicle for a diagnosis and found out it had a faulty ABS circuit and would cost around $2000 to repair. I later did a research and learned that these vehicles has a common ABS problem, which the audi dealers would not answer to. I also learned this device were recall on the vw. Are there anyone to protects us from this costly, faulty unit failure?

Filed Sep 12, 2011 · Brakes, Driver assistance · 119,000 miles · VT

Abs/esp light would come on after driving for 60 minutes or more, usually went off if vehicle restarted, this became more frequent over course of 10 months until light stayed on all the time, wheel sensors had to be changed at significant cost to fix problem.

Filed Aug 28, 2011 · Driver assistance · 69,000 miles · TX

The ABS module in audi's 1998-2001 is a common problem. One day it was fine and the next the ABS light and brake light came on the dash and went away after some driving. *tt at first the ABS light would come and go. But as a week passed from the 1st day of the indecent it started to appear more often and longer. After 2 weeks the ABS light and brake light stayed on.

Filed May 19, 2011 · Driver assistance · 113,000 miles · PA

2001 audi a6 quattro 2.7t ABS light and brake light and traction control light are on. Took it to a mechanic, and he said the bosch control module needed replacing. I have been reading up online and found many other owners of this vehicle have the exact same problem. This is a safety hazard and should be recalled.

Filed Jun 12, 2006 · Brakes · WA

No events LED up to the failure. Abs module failed. Not yet repaired. Told by several shops (including audi dealer), this is a frequent problem due to faulty heat shield. Audi refused to provide any repair assistance.

Filed Jun 28, 2005 · Brakes, Suspension · 64,000 miles · VA

Dt: the ABS light goes on and off. It stays on most of the time. Also, had suspension problems. The lower control arm was recalled ,and the upper control arm was having same problem. The control arms wore out prematurely. When upper control arms failed vehicle had 70000 miles on it. Vehicle lost control due to the upper control arm failure, and it was a safety concern.