Abs light on and break light flashing
2001 Volkswagen Passat: ABS light or ABS activating
44 of the 430 complaints about the 2001 Volkswagen Passat describe ABS light or ABS activating.
- owner complaints
- 44
- of this car's complaints
- 10%
- typical repair cost reported
- $1,100
- typical mileage
- 88,600
- recalls
- 0
Is there a fix? 8 service bulletins cover this area of the car. See below
ABS light or ABS activating by model year
What owners say
Abs control module fault
Abs module is out, can't get emissions passed unless I pay over 600 dollars. Also I don't have ABS, can't see if my check engine light means anything because I'm told it all gets re routed thorough the ABS module and can't get past that problem.
Sending this e-mail to complain about the ABS module on my 2001 volkswagen passat they are no reason why it should be out , I believe its a defective part, should last longer other people I talk with say they have been thru the same problem. I believe volkswagen need to have a recall on this ABS module.
Anti-lock braking system (ABS) module failure which causes permanent loss of anti-lock braking system.
2001 passat glx my ABS light/brake light/asl light flash on my dash panel randomly during the day which points to another failed ABS module. I get the three beeps that accompany the flashing lights. This happens about 10 times a day or more. I can feel a kick from my brake pedal when this happens during braking.
Abs light and brake light flashing dealer says it is an ABS control module a 650 part dollar ending in a 1000 dollar all together repair car has 108,000.
My ABS failure light and brake light continue to flash and alarm on my 2001 vw passat. I understand bas failure is common on the car.
Abs light came on.
Class action law suit settled with vw for oil sludge. This makes no sense by the time the settlement was reached my 2001 vw passat, 1.8 turbo was not covered. 7 or 8 weeks ago I took my vehicle into the vw dealer (halmark vw of madison) they told me I had a sludge problem and did not even mention that it was a known problem or that the law suit was underway- very sneaky. They told me to replace my engine or to change the oil every 1000 miles for awhile. My ABS and computer module failed at the same time with no one taking responsibility for it. Now I have the problem but have no way to get it resolved.
After 130000 miles, 2001 vw passat ABS/brake light lights up at random and beeps 3 times while driving, no break depression necessary for this light to go off. Mechanic diagnoses as ABS control module malfunction. This occurs multiple times during operation. Part to cost $635.00 and labor and reprogram of new part totaling $900.00. Diagnosis of the issue 100.00. All together, $1000.00. Part has not yet been replaced.
Tl*the contact owns a 2001 volkswagen passat. The ABS warning light was illuminated on the instrument control panel. The vehicle was taken to the dealership and a technician advised him that the ABS was not functioning. The repair would cost a minimum of $1,000.00. The vehicle had not been repaired to-date. The manufacturer was notified, but no assistance was provided. The current mileage was approximately 99,000. The failure mileage was approximately 95,000.
Service bulletins that may apply
- If mechanical damage is found to the turbocharger (e.g. damaged compression wheel, loose or broken shaft),...
- To code a Bosch 5.3 ABS control module, use Vehicle Self-diagnosis to enter the correct coding value from...
- Volkswagen: update to information
- Summary to be provided on a future date.
- Tech Tips (Bosch 5.3 ABS Control Module ? ABS Coding Tables):
- Volkswagen: 2001-2005 models: service air plenum area to improve drainage and install improved pollen...
- Anti-lock brake system (ABS) control module warranty repair process
Related recalls
No recalls on record for this model year.
Questions about the 2001 Volkswagen Passat abs
Is ABS light or ABS activating a common problem on the 2001 Volkswagen Passat?
44 of 430 owner complaints about the 2001 Volkswagen Passat (10%) mention ABS light or ABS activating. The model year with the most reports is 1999.
How much does it cost to fix ABS light or ABS activating on the 2001 Volkswagen Passat?
Owners who mentioned a price put the repair at about $1,100 (median of 17 complaints that include a dollar amount). Costs vary with mileage, warranty and where the work is done.
Is there a recall or service bulletin for this on the 2001 Volkswagen Passat?
There are 0 recalls and 8 service bulletins for the same area of the car. Check them below with your VIN.
Other symptoms on the 2001 Volkswagen Passat
Check engine light 24Ball joint 23Headlights 23Loss of power 17Stalling 16Engine failure 14Fuel gauge 12Fire or smoke 10Water leak 10Airbag light 9No deployment 7Brake failure 6Fuel leak 5Misfire 5Overheating 5
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