2000 Volkswagen Jetta: ABS light or ABS activating

Filed May 11, 2018 · Brakes, Driver assistance · WA

2000 volkswagen jetta. Consumer writes in regards to engine and warning lights coming on. *ld the consumer stated the day after purchasing the vehicle the engine, ABS, and traction control lights, illuminated. The dealer offered to repair the vehicle if the consumer bought the parts. The consumer declined.

Filed Oct 26, 2010 · Brakes, Engine · 115,241 miles · FL

I purchased a 2000 vw jetta on 6/16/10. Two weeks after purchase, the vehicle began to have problems & since I have had the vehicle, it has had to have the following repairs: 2 fans, ABS sensor would come on & lock up the wheels, so the system had to be unplugged, coolant system had to be replaced, a transmission replaced & a certified transmission specialist found it had been taken out prior & 4 cyl parts were used in a 6 cyl vehicle, & thermostat had to be replaced. The cost of repairs to date are approx. $5,200 & I only paid $4,995 for the vehicle. This vehicle is not safe and should not have been sold in the condition it was in. The seller failed to disclose that the vehicle had underlying problems after I inquired several times. The business should be held responsible for selling an unsafe vehicle and I wonder how many other vehicles the business has sold like this. I have this vehicle in for repairs more than I have been able to drive it & when I purchased it, the seller was aware I needed a reliable vehicle to get to the kidney transplant very quickly.

Filed Oct 13, 2005 · Brakes · 92,000 miles · PA

I have been having an intermittent problem with the anti-lock brakes on my 2000 vw jetta tdi. The ABS "activates" when going very slowly (less than 10 MPH) and when applying minimal pressure on the brake pedal, and sometimes when not touching the brakes at all. It first happened over a year ago, and the dealer changed an ABS harness connector, and the problem did not recur until about 4 or 5 months ago. I took it back to the dealer several times, and the problem occurred for them, but they were unable to determine the cause, even after calling vw technicians. They replaced a wheel speed sensor at my expense, but said if that didn't fix it, they suggested replacing the ABS control module, but they really didn't know if that was the problem. The problem still occurs intermittently, and I noted on an internet message board that a number of others seem to be having the same problem (link: .http://forums.tdiclub.com/showflat.php?cat=0&number=1063831&an=0&page=0#1063831 ). I contacted vw (ref.# 804028386), but they were no help and do not acknowledge that this is a common problem. I think it is a safety issue that vw should be responsible for correcting.

Filed May 17, 2005 · Electrical, Lights · 30,000 miles · CA

My car had recall #04v096000 performed approx 1.5 years ago (a switch was replaced). That same switch had been replaced several times before. It is the switch that detects whether or not I have pressed the brake, allowing me to shift out of park. Sometimes it also affects my brake lights, causing them to not turn on when the brake is depressed. However, on may 14, 2005 I brought the car in again for the same problem, even after the recall. This is the 4th time it has happened. This time it did affect the brake lights - they would not come on when I depressed the brake. The dealership stated that the cause of the brake light failure was not due to a fuse, but due to that switch, and that the two are connected. When the switch malfunctions the brake lights could malfunction as well. The dealership replaced the switch (again). This is the 4th time that part has been replaced. The consumer has experienced several electrical failures such as a short to the ground which required a new fuel pump relay, esp light which indicated a bad brake light, the check engine light illuminated indicating a bad ABS pump and relay. Updated 01/27/06.

Filed Nov 9, 2004 · Brakes, Electrical · 59,000 miles · NV · crash · 1 injury

No warning lights illuminated. Periodically the braking pressure was released and a pedal pulse was felt while stopping. The dealer stated that the problem to the ABS pump leaked into the ABS module. *jb the consumer's daughter was unable to stop in a parking lot as a result of the brakes releasing causing her to hit another vehicle. The person in the other vehicle sought medical treatment.

Filed Nov 5, 2004 · Brakes, Electrical · FL

While driving, the ABS brake light came on intermittently. The clutch became stuck and the consumer had to jiggle the gear. The vehicle also had electrical problems. *bf AC compressor failed. New battery went dead. Four window failure due to electrical problem.

Filed Jul 12, 2002 · Brakes · AZ

Module controlling ABS brakes- switch failed, causing rear brake lights and ABS to stop functioning. Normal lights (not brake lights) continued to function. Bulbs (include brake lights) were fine. Brakes worked (no ABS) but no one behind me could tell if I was braking. Learned of issue from passing motorist.

Filed Jul 12, 2002 · Acceleration, Brakes · AZ

Cruise control failure. Linked to ABS brake module - switch failure which also caused rear brake lights to stop functioning.

Filed Jul 12, 2002 · Acceleration, Brakes · AZ

My car is nightmare of failures. Cruise control light (dealer claims the car doesnt have one - but you can see it if you use a flashlight at an oblique angle) failure, ABS module switch failure (according to dealer) causing cruise control to unexpectedly disengage. I also learned from other motorists that the same switch controls brake light illumination (all bulbs and other signal lights work). Fuel injection module over injected gas causing excessive pressure. Relief valve failed to open causing turbo overpressure to +120psi. Failure caused hoses to blow sending hose clamps as projectiles. This week, the front passenger side window unexpectedly dropped into the door. Dealer has literally taped the window up until a part arrives. Dealer admits to mfg design defect - no voluntary recall. No dealers will voluntarily replace clips until they fail. Volkswagen position is that they know there is a design flaw, but wont replace known bad clips until there is a failure. Window failure could cause objects (stones kicked up by tires of other cars) to hit passengers. Infant / child safety risk. Window integrity questionable in an accident if it fails when driving 15mph. Help!