2000 passat ABS control module failure summer 07. No unusual circumstances... Abs light just came on when driving down the highway. Confirmed "lack of comms with ECM for $80 at vw dealer in august 07. Vw wants $1300 to repair. I plan to order repair through bbs for $250. Still have good braking just no ABS asr.
2000 Volkswagen Passat brakes complaints
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I have a 2000 vw passat. The ABS light comes on, the brake warning light flashes, and "stop"/"brake malfunction"/"service manual" cycles on the dash display. Sometimes this occurs while driving, sometimes as soon as I start the car. Sometimes they go right back off...but most of the time they stay on for about ten minutes, and then go off and then the asr light comes on and stays on until I turn off the car. If the car is off for a few hours, the lights will usually not come back on until I drive again for a few miles. It appears after doing some searching that this is a common problem with the ABS control module and is a known issue that volkswagen is doing nothing about except replace the part for around $1300-$1500.
Abs module bosch 5.3 for 2000 vw passat - due to a defective disconnected small wire in the module causes non-communication to vw vagcom computer to ABS system, thus rendering the ABS brakes ineffective and deemed dangerous causing brake locking.
Premature ABS electronics failure, disabling the ABS system. Vehicle is a 2000 volkswagen passat station wagon.
2000 vw passat was diagnosed to need ABS (antilock braking system) control module replaced at $900 by vw dealer. Hundreds of pages on forums across the world exist on this same problem. Thirty-one pages alone can be found at http://tech.bentleypublishers.com/thread.jspa?threadid=6316&start=0&tstart=0. Hundreds more can be found by searching "passat" and "ABS". On the positive side, apparently, there's a 2005 vw service bulletin #0517 and the federal safety agency item 10016037 acknowledging the longevity and frequency of the problem. On the negative side, despite the fact that, flashing lights warn drivers to stop immediately and the manual says that rear brakes may lock up at any moment, vw and the federal safety agency have not taken action to make this potential safety issue the mandatory recall and repair it would seem to be. Is there some reason why this hasn't taken place yet?
Defective ABS controller.
Abs control module failure.
Tl*the contact owns a 2000 volkswagen passat. When the contact depressed the brake pedal, the vehicle would not stop properly unless the brake pedal was repeatedly depressed. In addition, the ABS warning light was illuminated on the instrument control panel. He took the vehicle to a local mechanic and was informed that the ABS module was malfunctioning. The dealer stated that because there was no recall, the contact would be responsible for the $1,300 repair cost. The vehicle has not been repaired. The manufacturer was unable to provide adequate assistance. The failure mileage was 105,000 and current mileage is 143,000. Updated 07/29/08 *bf the ABS moduel was the cause of the brakes going out. Updated 08/01/08.
Abs /brake light started coming on at about 80,000 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!
Abs module failed at approx 80k miles. Repaired by dealer.
At just over 90,000 miles, a warning message came up stating: stop! Brake failure. See service manual. The ABS and brake light also came on and stayed on. I immediately had my brake system checked at an independent mechanic. He found nothing wrong with the brakes or the ABS. According to vw it is a ABS central module failure. Replacing it will cost over $1000. This is outrageous! This is clearly a defect that vw should correct. It is incredible that vw is allowed to scare its customers into thinking they are in serious danger of brake failure just to get them to correct an electronic defect. Checking the internet I discovered this is a common problem with the 2000 passat.
Lit ABS warning light and flashing brake light. On a 2000 gls passat as a result of a faulty ABS module.
Tl*the contact owns a 2000 volkswagen passat. While driving 50 MPH, the check engine and oil lights illuminated. When the contact depressed the brake pedal, it felt as if the rear tires were locking. He took the vehicle to the dealer and they stated that there was computer chip failure with the ABS and the entire computer needed to be replaced. The powertrain was unknown. The current mileage was 83,000 and failure mileage was 82,978.
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!
While driving my 2000 vw passat 1.8t, a brake fault was identified on the display screen and the ABS light came on. I brought the car to a dealership who said their computer couldn't communicate with the control module and it would take hours to troubleshoot the reason. They suggested a brake flush and I agreed. I almost ended up in an accident on my way home when I needed to stop quickly and my brakes needed to be fully pressed to the floor before the car began to decelerate. I have had nothing but difficulties having this issue addressed. To my surprise, this is a widespread issue. More to my surprise is the fact that there has been no recall; I am disappointed in vw and agencies protecting our safety on the road.
Abs light on and brake light flashing. Big letters saying to stop!
Tl*the contact owns a 2000 volkswagen passat. While driving 40 MPH, the word "stop" appeared on the instrument panel and the ABS warning light illuminated. As a result, the ABS failed to operate properly. The dealer stated that the ABS module malfunctioned. The contact stated that the failure occurred intermittently. As of october 31, 2007, the dealer had not repaired the vehicle. The failure mileage was 48,000 and current mileage was 62,500.
Abs light and brake fault light comes on and will not go off.
2000 vw passat ebtcm (ABS module) failure @ 80k miles.
Abs and brake warning light comes on and stays on. Message section displays stop, brake failure message. According to dealership, the ABS module needs to be replaced. Price quoted was $1,000. Apparently, a very common problem with vw and audi cars. Vw owes us a recall.
Many audi and vw models manufactured starting in the later '90s and continuing to present, use the bosch 5.3 ABS controller, which is prone to catastrophic failure, ostensibly due to defective design. This module controls multiple brake-related functions including the ABS which is important for winter driving, but the most critical function of this module is probably the electronic brake force distribution, or ebd. These vehicles are designed such that if the ebd is inoperative, the proportion of hydraulic force applied to the rear brakes during emergency braking is as great as it is during moderate braking effort when there is minimal transfer of vehicle weight to the front wheels. The ebd is supposed to adjust the front/rear braking distribution dynamically according to the measure of the deceleration, so that the rear wheels will not lock up during emergency braking. If this module should fail during emergency braking on dry pavement, the rear wheels could lock up and cause an accident which could easily include fatalities. This is an expensive repair for owners, costing roughly $2000, and many owners have probably put off the repair indefinitely. Evidence which can be found through a simple web search, suggests that the problem is widespread, and that if it has not already LED to serious accidents, it is only a question of time. This problem is genuine, and vw/audi should be compelled to take immediate corrective action.
Abs warning light flashes and beeps intermittently. Dealership diagnostics show ABS module needs replacement. Dealer quotes $1400 for repair.
I have a 2000 vw passat wagon awd v6 which has a faulty ABS module, causing the ABS light to come on along with a blinking and beeping brake light. I get a stop! Brake fault; service manual message which many, many others are also getting. Vw should absolutely issue a recall for this as many vw dealers are seeing this exact issue (which happens to be very expensive to fix and diagnose).
Abs system failure. A warning is dispayed on the instrument panel that there is a brake fault and the ABS system warning light is also illuminated. This occurs intermittently but with greater frequency when the ambient temperature is above 60 deg f. Below 60f the warning only appears after the vehicle warms up. Above 75f the warning displays as the vehicle is started from cold. Between 60f & 75f the occurrence is more random. The ABS system works before the warning is displayed but does not work after the warning is displayed. Once displayed the warning remains for the remainder of the journey and until the vehicle cools down. Estimates to replace the ABS unit are approx $1500 plus fitting.
Vw passat v6 wagon 2000 65k miles ABS brake fault warning lights (ABS, brake and warning illuminated; stop message) appeared while driving at high speed on freeway. Intermittent for fist day, remained illuminated day 2 -3. Dealer service indicated the ABS communication module failed; when lights are on ABS will not activate. Abs module replaced at a cost of $1189.
I have had my 2000 vw passat for a little over two years and it has been a money pit! I have had so many problems since a month or so after I bought my car. I bought the car from a private party, test drove the car, had it checked out by a mechanic, and I have put thousands of dollars into the car. I bought the car just before my senior year in high school thinking I made a wonderful choice, and I had to replace a new right side boot just after a month of owning the car. The check engine light/ABS/airbag kept coming on and beeping at me, and I had to buy a whole new brain to the car over $1500. I had to replace the timing belt way before the mile warranty, oil leaks which ruined some wires, new shocks/shock absorbers, now the window will go part way down, but will no longer go up... And my headlights are fogged up which I have noticed on all other 2000 passats...! Many things have gone wrong with this car. I am so frustrated with the car. I do not recommend a vw to anyone! I am going into the second year of college and have spent most of my savings on this piece of junk. I think after fixing a part of the car that it should run without any problems. Since I have put so much money into this car I cannot afford to get a reliable car. There is something seriously wrong with vw and the recalls! As far as I am concerned the whole car should be recalled!!!!
Bought used 2000 passat. Abs brake fault light came on within 30 days of purchasing vehicle. Mechanic has tried replacing ABS sensor, ABS control module and hydraulic booster, changed wire harness, and installed instrument panel twice. Light still comes on. Mechanic assures me brakes are working and ABS is working. Hope I don't prove him wrong. Very frustrated. Have gotten no help from vw service. They seem at a loss of what to do also. Recall this vehicle please!!
2000 vw passat. Abs module went out causing loss of anti-lock brake system and reduced safety of car. Replacement will be $1200-$1500. Mechanic explained that this wa scommon to volkswagen cars between 50-100k miles.
Car is a 2000 volkswagen w passat,v6 all wheel drive with 68000 miles on it. Abs control unit failed. Repair cost was $1000. Web and forum searching showed this to be a very common problem with both volkswagen and audi. See tp://tech.bentleypublishers.com/thread.jspa? *threadid=6316&start=0&tstart=0 for numerious examples.
I own a 2000 passat v6 glx wagon. It has 94,000 miles. There are defects in the ABS and brake light warning system. I have taken the car to certified import mechanics, who stated there was absolutely nothing wrong with the brakes or brake functions. I have been investigating this problem online and have found that thousands of people were having the same problem. How are we as consumers supposed to know when to take the warning light seriously? In my online investigation I have found a number of people that have been taken advantage of by volkswagen. They were charged thousand of dollars to fix this problem, and volkswagen never fixed the problem the warning lights still popped up randomly. Consumers pay for a feature such as ABS brakes for the safety of our children and our own safety, but this volkswagen situation was disconcerting.
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