My ABS light has been on and I don't know how to get it to turn off. My traction control light has been on and don't know how to get it off. I have bought a new coil pack and spark plugs and spark plug wires and now my check engine has came back on.please help me with this car.thanks.god bless u.
2001 Volkswagen Jetta: ABS light or ABS activating
27 of the 668 complaints about the 2001 Volkswagen Jetta describe ABS light or ABS activating.
- owner complaints
- 27
- of this car's complaints
- 4%
- typical mileage
- 64,000
- recalls
- 1
Is there a fix? There is 1 recall and 3 service bulletins for this area of the car. See below
ABS light or ABS activating by model year
What owners say
Tl* the contact owns a 2001 volkswagen jetta. While driving various speeds, the brakes seized. The vehicle was towed to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the ABS module failed and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 160,000.
The ABS light came on and the brakes soft as a marshmallow not warning notice got stopped and there was a hissing noise but no brake fluid on any of the brakes...... I've also been having issues with after replacing the water pump it keeping fluid in it also using the geico discount equipment to see how my driving is the engine light and the one above that the looks like a triangle.... Did the diagnostic came up with a 1000 code and one other the deal didn't find the 1000 code but reset with no luck turning them off after service.
Tl*the contact owns a 2001 volkswagen jetta. While driving approximately 13 MPH the ABS light and the traction control light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where the technician stated that there was a problem with the control module for the anti lock braking system. The manufacturer was contacted and stated that the federal safety agency recall campaign id number 02v031000 (service brakes, hydraulic: anti lock) was related; however, the VIN was not included. A complaint was filed with the manufacturer. The approximate failure mileage was 89,000. Updated 02/14/11 *bf updated 02/22/11
Abs unit malfunction causing a stop brake light. This is a known problem that exists in all vw and audis fitted with a bosch ABS module. Nothing on my passat has worked right! I have spent about 3000 usd to fix a car so it can function like one, not the deal I was looking for when I went out to buy a car. Now this unit needs about 1400 usd before labor to fix? 5000 usd and some on a 2001 passat? Short of getting a horse and carriage, could vw just accept there is a problem with this unit and recall it already. Does someone have to be on fire, running down the free way and get on local news holding a vw or audi emblem for something to be done? Asking mechanics at dealerships if this is a known common occurrence elicits a chuckle one would only get if they were doing stand up. They know it, dealerships know it but will do nothing about it. Everyone is living off everyone's back pocket...we call it capitalism! So can this trickle down economics for once get to those who are in no position to see the future and realize the lemon they are buying is such before the fact! Guidelines and regulations are set for this not to happen, and when it does, they should be used to correct said issue.
Abs/asr lights came on. Dealership said that I need a new ABS module and pump. After reading online, I have read that this is a common problem. Car only has 61,000 miles on it.
Tl*the contact owns a 2001 volkswagen jetta. The contact stated that his ABS light illuminated. He called the manufacturer and they stated that his VIN was not included in the federal safety agency campaign id number 02v031000 (service brakes, hydraulic:antilock). He will take the vehicle to the dealer for a diagnostic. The current mileage was 64,000 and failure mileage was 62,000.
Tl*the contact owns a 2001 volkswagen jetta. While attempting a u-turn at 15 MPH, the vehicle lost all ABS and traction control ability. The vehicle was taken to a dealer and they stated that his VIN was not included in the recall. The contact would be responsible for the repair costs. The vehicle has not been repaired. The recall number and description were unknown. The failure mileage was 96,239 and current mileage was 98,239. Updated 06/09/08
The electronic control unit of the ABS system on my 2001 volkswagen jetta is in need of replacement at a cost of $2,500.00!! I know for a fact that there has been a recall on this part for this year, make, model but am being told that mine is not one of them-that my VIN # does not fall into the recalled ones. I do not know how this can be since all other information matches up and am having an issue with the part, which I am being told can cause fire hazard!
Abs/brake light on with no engine code. 1600 replacement.
I was driving my 2001 vw jetta and I braked suddenly. Brake light and audio alarm came on. Took the car into garage for repair. Was told that it needed new ABS control unit. The garage checked for recalls and found that this same part had been recalled on other vw models.
Dt*: the contact stated that while driving at various speed, the ABS light illuminated. The brakes make a rattling noise, and depressing the brake pedal became difficult. The vehicle was taken to a private repair shop, where the mechanic was unable to duplicate the problem. The vehicle was then taken to a service dealer, where the dealer was also unable to duplicate the problem. There is a the federal safety agency recall # 02v031000 which pertains to the hydraulic antilock brakes. The vehicle was not included in the recall due to the VIN.
Service bulletins that may apply
Related recalls
Service brakes, hydraulic: antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip
- What is wrong
- On some passenger vehicles, short circuits can occur within the electronic control unit of the anti-lock braking system (ABS).
- Risk
- This can result in a fire.
- Remedy
- Dealers will replace the ABS control unit. Owner notification began march 8, 2002. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact volkswagen at 1‑800‑822‑8987.
Recall number 02V031000 · Recall details
Questions about the 2001 Volkswagen Jetta abs
Is ABS light or ABS activating a common problem on the 2001 Volkswagen Jetta?
27 of 668 owner complaints about the 2001 Volkswagen Jetta (4%) mention ABS light or ABS activating. The model year with the most reports is 2009.
Is there a recall or service bulletin for this on the 2001 Volkswagen Jetta?
There is 1 recall and 3 service bulletins for the same area of the car. Check them below with your VIN.
Other symptoms on the 2001 Volkswagen Jetta
Check engine light 57Stalling 40Power windows 27Loss of power 26No deployment 16Grinding brakes 13Brake failure 12Engine failure 12Misfire 12Oil consumption 12Won't shift 12Door locks 11Airbag light 10Jerking 10Headlights 9Transmission failure 9Fire or smoke 8Wipers 8Fuel pump 7Overheating 7Hesitation 6Slipping 6Water leak 6Knocking 5
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