Abs braking system failure for 2000 1.8t passat with manual transmission. Problem has yet to be fixed.
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Abs module failure. Same as everyone else's on this complaint list. I'd like to only add that I took the car in twice only to have them tell me the second time that the part would take ten (10) business days to order because of the apparent back log. That tells you the prevalence of the problem. This is definitely a safety issue. And as one vw service manager told me, "you can drive around with the ABS light on, just avoid hard braking." thanks for the tip. I was thinking of purchasing a van from vw...guess again.
In november of 2005 my vw passat began to intermittently have the ABS warning light come on. My local dealer said it would be $2000 to replace the ABS control module and that the part was not even available. After a simple search under "vw ABS control module failure" it is clear that many hundreds of people have had exactly the same problem. This is clearly a defective part. It goes to the safety of the vehicle as warning lights indicate "brake failure" and stop immediately. From the many threads, and my experience, it is clear that vw is aware of this defect but does nothing. Why are they not forced to replace this defective part that effects the safety of my car?
The ABS and brake warning lights came on, the trip computer displayed "stop", "brake failure" and "service manual" lights, and there were a sequence of loud beeps. After talking to the vw mechanic, who read and looked up the dtcs, I discovered it's a problem with the ABS control module. There is a replacement for just the control module and not the entire ABS unit, model number 8e0-998-375-g, available from the vw dealer for $686 plus labor costs to install. Still, my car only has 63,000 miles on it!! It is a 2000 vw passat 1.8t.
Inter.,brake ABS light w/stop do not drive message.
2000 passat ABS computer module is failing. Several postings have already occurred - should be a manufacturer's recall.
2000 vw passat 1.8 l turbo 4 cyl. Abs control module failure. Safety issue. Vw wants $1,800 to repair part. Flashing lights appear in random pattern warning about malfunction.
My 2000 volkswagen passat has 92,000 miles on it and has never been in an accident. I have an error indicating that the computer can no longer communicate with the ABS controller. According to one of the vw chat groups, the replacement pumps cost approximately $2000. I think the car is too new to have an ABS failure and the cost is excessive.
The ABS warning light will come on after driving for a period of time, or will not come on at all, or will stay on all the time. Dealership has quoted repair estimate of $1700 to replace module. They advised that this should be recalled as they are seeing more of these come in with about the same mileage, just out of warranty. Technical bulletin has been issued for this repair.
Abs control module on 2000 vw passat failed in october 2005. Replacement costs approximately $1000. According to several internet forums, this is a common problem that vw is refusing to acknowledge. A recall is needed.
Failure of ABS brake system on vw passat, yr=2000, model=passat, engine 2.8l. Bosch ABS 5.3 (vw p/n 8eo 614 111 ah) has very poor reliability history.
Failed ABS module on 2000 volkswagen passat 4 motion wagon at 71000 miles.
Following a 90,000 mile service and engine valve seal replacement my ABS warning indicator activated intermittently indicating a failure in the ABS system. The service department at two dealerships told me this required replacement of the ABS control module.
Apparent defect in the ABS control system or display. Intermittently flashes warning message stop brake failure owners manual. Bulletin boards inform me this is a frequent occurrence for many vw owners. No repairs yet attempted.
(1)at 79,000 miles: ABS and flashing brake light warning message on dashboard and read stop, service manual / brake fault. A simple web search reveals hundreds of cars with this common failure as a result of a defective design. (2)during this failure traction control is disengaged along with ABS system, could possibly result in an accident. (3)I will continue to drive car without repair as this is obviously something that the owner should not be paying to repair or even diagnose! I will also contact vw of america to log issue with them and request a recall.
The ABS abd brake warning lights started to blink on my 2000 vw passat vr6 wagon. My dealer informed me that the repair will cost $1100 and that will only enable them to do the diagnostics to determine what is really wrong with the brake system. The costs of the additional repairs will be additional. If I don't change the module, my brakes are in danger of failing.
The ABS and brake light on my volkswagen passat (2000 v6) started blinking as I was driving. The ABS no longer works in my car and the manual states that it should not be driven as the brake proportioning aren't correct when the ABS is out and that the rear wheels can lock under heavy braking. After doing the diagnostic test I find out the that bosch ABS module has stopped working (8eo 614 111 ah). The vw dealer wants $1700 to fix the problem. From internet research I have found the problem is quite common and because it is safety related I belive there should be a recall. 8jb
While driving at various speeds the ABS & brake light chimes & comes on. The dashboard display comes on and indicates to stop, break fault. This has been occurring randomly. Dealer says that the ABS brake module needs to be replaced at a cost of between $900-2400 us dollars.
Abs module failure leads to reducytion of braking effectiveness
Vw passat (2000 sedan): ABS brake failure indicator comes on, typically in warm weather or when engine is warm, along with indicator bell. "stop" indicator also comes on at this time. Failure occurs almost every time the car is operated under these conditions and continues until ignition is shut off. Dealer has confirmed no failure of ABS and notes that this is computer module/ECM problem that will cost between $1,500 and $2,000 to repair. Other complaints at this site and on other sites document a very similar problem at similar mileage (~75,000).
Dt: the consumert owns a 2000 volkswagon passat. The ABS module failed prematurely. The ABS warning light came on and off for the past couple of days.*ak
Failed ABS controller. Error codes on dashboard. Abs is no longer working. Quoted ~1200 to fix.
2000 volkswagen passat glx 4-motion had a anti-lock brake system (ABS) module failure at 51,000 miles disabling the ABS feature on my car. It also causes distracting ABS failure wearing lights and noises at unpredictable times causing distraction while driving. On the console display it also tells you to stop immediately. Pacific volkswagen says it is a $750.00 part they have to order to fix plus labor. After doing some searching on various message boards I discovered it is a very common problem at any mileage. Many drivers have not elected to have this module replaced due to cost and are not driving with the safety features the car was manufactured with. I am awaiting the part ordered to complete the repair on my vehicle as I value my ABS system. This sounds like a defect that volkswagen will not recognize or recall and compromises safety.
Abs light goes on.
The ABS control module on my 2000 vw passat 1.8l turbo is bad. I discovered this because the light indicating a problem with my ABS came on the dash. The car fishtails if breaks are applied sharply going faster than 50 MPH, even when driving straight. I tested this in a safe place to see if the ABS was really not working. Now I have no ABS and the replacement part costs so much that I will have no ABS for awhile. And the breaks on cars that are built to use ABS don't work properly without it. I am reporting this because I have seen a number of forums with many people who have had the same problem. Also because I bought this car because it was safe, one of the safety features being ABS. Hopefully there have been enough people who have complained about this that it can be taken care of before it causes too many accidents or any injuries. By the way, bosch made this ABS control module and it is the same one used in the audi a4 and a6. I think they have come out with a new one that they recommend replacing the old ones with but they still haven't admitted they screwed up and now the consumer is paying for it.
Abs module needs replacement at 53000 miles on 2000 yr. Model passat. My research shows this to be a "normal" problem.
2000 volkswagen passat ABS module failed. Abs, brake and warning lights constantly illuminated.
Abs control module failure. 2000 vw passat with 60,000 miles experienced an ABS control module failure - symptoms are ABS warning light turns on, and "stop" shown on display screen. Took it to a vw dealer who quoted me $1185 usd to replace. This appears to be a very common problem with passat's at about 50,000 miles. This problem was intermittent.
2 main problems continual buildup of oil sludge even though I have regular oil changes. The oil sludge buildup eventual clogs a screen that causes the car to be inoperable and the dealer then charges $700 - $1000 to remedy. The second problem is the ABS control module failure. The module is faling and will cost $700 - $900 to be replaced. I have 75,000 miles on my 2000 passat
Details: (1) no disernable events prior (2) ABS module failure (3) none 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."
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