Abs control unit fails, failure of upper control arms
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Abs computer failure. No events leading to its failure it just shut down one day and the ABS light has been on since. Failure = no ABS, dealer wants over $1000 to replace entire setup however the pump is ok the computer is gone. Currently waiting for a cheaper fix or possible recall.
Both ABS and brake lights came on with a cycling message in the center of the dashboard (stop, brake fault, consult manual). After stopping car and restarting it, the lights were off. After another few miles, they came back on... In one occasion, the antislipregulation light was on. In another occasion, upon stopping the vehicle, a sudden acceleration occured as I pushed on the brake pedal, prompting me to use the emergency manual brake. After diagnostic of the failure at the vw dealership, it was found that the ABS control module (electronic part) was faulty. It has now been repaired. The technician at the dealership mentioned this was their 3rd similar repair in 3 days and as a result of being a frequent failure, vw had made a kit to replace only the electronic part of the module instead of the whole module. I have kept the old part.
While driving my 2000 passat wagon the ABS warning light came on and the brake warning light began to blink. The alphanumeric display began cycling through three messages, "stop", "brake fault", "service manual". The dealer first said I needed new front brake pads. I had it done, and of course it didn't address the problem. Now the dealer says that I need a new ABS control unit and instrument cluster for $2200 + tax. Given the number of failures reported on this part, and given that audi has recalled a very similar part for this problem, I was not satisfied with the vw "customer advocate's" polite response that they can't do anything to help. Although I can live w/o anti-lock brakes, I can't live with intermittent anti-lock brakes. One shouldn't be checkng the dash in an emergency to see whether to stomp hard, or to pump the brakes. This is a safety issue and a common one. My car ehibited this problem at 46004 miles.
Abs light came on, I took it to an independent vw mechanic and was told the ABS contol unit had failed and therefore the ABS would not function. Cost of repair $1500-$2000. After researching on vw forums I have learned that many passat owners have this same problem. Vw customer care thanked me for calling and they would note the problem.
Failiure of ABS brake module on a 2000 vw passat (pn 8e0614111ah). Module failure causes rear wheels to lock during emergency braking situations.
Failure of ABS brake module. I paid naples fl vw dealer $100 for diagnostic test for blinking ABS light, brake warning, stop, etc. They said I needed a new module for $1400+ ... I'm still driving with blinking warning lights and buzzers beeping...
(1) my car is a daily driver. 2000 vw passat gls, 1.8t auto. (2) ABS module died at around 85k, ABS no longer works as a result. Apparently this has happened to a lot of other passat owners as well. (3) I have not corrected the failure as of yet as it is a very costly repair from the vw dealer. Around $1,500.00.
As I was driving along I noticed my brakes where getting spongy. Drove it a little more, and the brake light came on and was flashing . Pulled into the closest parking lot, checked under the hood and noticed brake fluid dripping from the ABS unit, and that the brake reservoir was below the minimum line. Had it towed to the dealer and they had to replace the ABS module. My car is a 2000 vw passat with 52,600 miles
Abs lights are reporting failure but brake activity appears okay. Dealer says new module will be needed to fix problems at a cost of $1,500. Looking for options to replace/rebuild ABS module due to expense of total replacement. Believe number of complaints found on internet should result in manufacturer recall.
Abs control module failure on 2000 passat with 41,666 miles.
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.
(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."
Abs module (p/n #8e0 614 111 ah) failure in 5 year old vehicle with only 70,181 miles. Volkswagen of america refuses to acknowledge this is an issue despite hundreds of similar posts I have found with a simple web search for vw passats (1999 - 2005) and audi a4s (1997-2001) that have the same control module. Vw will not cooperate on replacement of this $1,600 module despite the obvious safety risk of failed ABS systems.
Abs unit; ) flashing ABS and brake light in car; 2)ABS will not work 3) I will have to replace the unit, through the dealer the unit new costs approx $1200.00. 2000 volkswagon, passat 2.8l.
Abs control unit failing - usually in warm weather after 15-20 min of driving the ABS and brake light come on on the dash and a message saying stop/brake fault is displayed. The fault may go away after some time or stay. My guess is ABS is disabled when this happens. Dealer suggests replacing the ABS unit at a cost of $1300. There are many similar occurrences of the defect described in news groups on the web.
Owner of a 2000 passat 1.8t. Ike hundreds of other people I have a problem on the board appears the message: stop/break fault/service manual.. Abs and break lights flashed on. Have spent so much money when I go to the dealer and they suggest to replace some parts but at the end the issue stays and not even the dealer can give me explanations or hints of how to fix the problem. I believe there is a problem with the ABS module which costs around $1500 this problem is so common that vw should make this a recall.
My 2000 passat 1.8t has a problem with the ABS system. I have an appt on monday to take it in, but I stumbled across a web forum (http://tech.bentleypublishers.com/thread.jspa?threadid=2447&start=30&tstart=0), and now I pretty much know the answer I will get, and I see there are tons of other people with the same problem: the ABS light comes on the brake light flasher my info center says "brake fault" and then says "stop" according to the forum, this is a common problem, and should be a manufacturer recall because to fix it typically costs around $2000 for a part that fails (not due to wear and tear or use)
Abs control module on a 2000 volkswagen passat is out, we also had a2001.5 passat that had this same problem, we traded it in. So when our second car came up with this same problem we took it to a local v.w, repair shop and the man there said his personal car had this same problem and v.w. Replaced it at no charge. In called v. W. And they said they know nothing of the sorts. I started researching this and it seems alot of people have this problem. Bottom line is that it makes the car unsafe, causing the rear wheels to lock up under heavy braking situations. V. W does want to replace it tio the tune of $1400.00 and with a different model number which tells me that the first model # is deffective.
Abs contol module failure
I am adding my voice to the list of vw owners having trouble with their ABS modules. The electronic ABS senser had failed and caused the dash lights to stay on consistently for two weeks now and will require a replacement to fix. Meanwhile I am left without ABS and face the potential of a serious accident if I have to hard brake to avoid an accident. I find this probelm absolutely unacceptable and vw of north american needs to take some responsibility for the problem. E.g. Replace the defective part!
While driving 55 MPH the brake light and ABS light flashed and a stop car messages appeared on the instrument panel. Vehicle was taken to the dealer, who informed the consumer that the ABS module needed to be replaced.
Abs and brake light warning message on dashboard readsstop service manual brake fault. Car taken to mechanic, computer check revealed code 18057 databus missing message from ABS control module. Expense to replace estimated at over 1500dollars. Car has 62000 miles, not covered under warranty. During this failure traction control is disengaged along with ABS system, could possibly result in an accident. Auto mechanic explained that there are 13 modules in the vehicle and he cannot replace, vehicle must be taken to a dealer for repair. This occurred within one month after car was at dealer for 60000 mile service before warranty expiration and for a front steering linkage recall. Dealer stated at that visit that passat needed new brakes and rotors, the "second opinion" mechanic stated that there is zero wear on front brakes and rotors. Mechanic suggested I check recalls because this is the 4th vehicle has has had with this problem with similar mileage. Mechanic states that this brake module failure is common.
In early november 2004 my ABS started to failed in my 2000 passat gls. The dealer said it would cost nearly $2200 to fix this. After doing much research on the problem and trying to diagnose exactly the problem I stumbled on some information from http://forums.vwvortex.com/ and http://www.passatworld.com/forums/ also http://myvwlemon.com/cgi-bin/ubbcgi/ultimate.cgi all of these site had numerous owners of volkswagen passats with the same exact problem I was having. I wondered why vw has not had a recall since there were so many problems with the ABS control modules. I eventually found a company that rebuilds the ABS control modules for $350. After getting it rebuild everything works fine. I still think this issue is an error on vw's the company and the should pay for it! The ABS failing is one thing but the cost of the fix is outrageous.
Abs control unit and pump failure on vw passat 2000 @ 72k miles. This is not a standard failure in my mind. The car has never been in an accident and it just occured. Should be a recall item from vw.
My car has multiple problems,first I purchase my passat in november of 2000.since then I have replaced two upper control arms,two ti rods.I received a recall for the lower control arms to be replaced but the dealer said I didn't need them replaced.while driving from my sister's house the ABS indicator light came on my dash board and said stop brake faluire.I took in to the dealer the next day and the dealer said my ABS module needs replacing and it cost $1300 plus labor.I just paided $1500+ dollars to replace my generator and battery on my car.the dealer also said I need to peplace my motor mounts and valve cover gaskets. I understand the annual maintenance on the car ,but these repairs are not annual repairs on a 2000 volkswagon passat wagon car with 80,000 miles on it.
A well known problem with volkswagen passat's, my ABS module failed and I was forced to spend $1200 on a new module. There are thousands of people who have this same problem who do not understand why this faulty product has not been recalled.
While driving driver applied the brakes and the pedal went to the floor. Driver was able to stop. Then, noticed that fluid was leaking from underneath the vehicle. The pedal was hard when pressed. Driver took vehicle to the dealer for inspection, and mechanic determined that the brake booster needed to be replaced.
Brake warning light and "stop" message displayed intermittently.
2000 volkswagen passat developed ABS module failure.***no answer required***. *mr
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