The ABS light came on and brake light is flashing red. The ABS module seems to be bad. The vehicle has these lights when its moving and stationary
2002 Volkswagen Passat: ABS light or ABS activating
30 of the 636 complaints about the 2002 Volkswagen Passat describe ABS light or ABS activating.
- owner complaints
- 30
- of this car's complaints
- 5%
- typical mileage
- 101,000
- recalls
- 0
Is there a fix? 10 service bulletins cover this area of the car. See below
ABS light or ABS activating by model year
What owners say
The ABS brakes are faulty....they work randomly. From what I have research this particular modular should have been a factory recall.....
Abs light is on
Periodically, when driving, the "ABS", "brake", and the "anti slip regulation" lights will flash with an alarm sound that lasts around three seconds and the lights go off. This happens when the car is running and has happened on the highway and while stopped. There is no difference in the way the car handles, drives, or brakes during and after this occurs. On one instance the "anti slip regulation" light stayed on and I had to stop and shut the car off. When I started it again, the light was extinguished. This has been going on for 3-4 months and only happens about once a week.
Abs light comes on while driving brakes light flashes on and off with noise
Abs fault/flashing brake light.
Every time the car is started, it beeps 3 times and then my ABS and brake light flash on my dash for my entire car ride.
Car beeps and displays the ABS light and the brake light. At first they appear and then disappear. On 6/12/2014 the ABS is on each time I start the vehicle plus the brake light flashes throughout the duration of the drive. On two occurrences the traction control off light came on and remained on. The fear is that I have lost ABS and traction control, and also that the e-brake or brakes will engage while in motion. Multiple occurrences of this have occurred in vw passat forums and most suggest taking out the ABS module and having it refurbished due to a hair sensor that goes faulty on the passat. Many requests have been made to have this part recalled and fixed, I am adding my request to the other parties involved.
Abs brake light comes on and the brake light keep flashing on and off.
Abs control module needs to be replaced.
Tl* the contact owns a 2002 volkswagen passat. The contact stated that the brake light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the local mechanic who diagnose that the ABS module needed to be repaired. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not made a ware of the failure. The failure mileage was 230,000 and the current mileage was 277,000.
This has happened 3 times now. My car beeps at me about 3-4 times & the ABS & brake lights come on for a few seconds before turning off. From everything I have read online, its a problem with the ABS module & this is a common problem in the passat.
Service bulletins that may apply
- If mechanical damage is found to the turbocharger (e.g. damaged compression wheel, loose or broken shaft),...
- Summary to be provided on a future date.
- To code a Bosch 5.3 ABS control module, use Vehicle Self-diagnosis to enter the correct coding value from...
- Volkswagen: update to information
- 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
- Diagnostic trouble codes 00778 and 01044 stored in brake electronics diagnostic trouble code memory
Related recalls
No recalls on record for this model year.
Questions about the 2002 Volkswagen Passat abs
Is ABS light or ABS activating a common problem on the 2002 Volkswagen Passat?
30 of 636 owner complaints about the 2002 Volkswagen Passat (5%) mention ABS light or ABS activating. The model year with the most reports is 1999.
Is there a recall or service bulletin for this on the 2002 Volkswagen Passat?
There are 0 recalls and 10 service bulletins for the same area of the car. Check them below with your VIN.
Other symptoms on the 2002 Volkswagen Passat
Check engine light 73Loss of power 48Fire or smoke 41Stalling 38Headlights 26Fuel leak 22Engine failure 19Misfire 17Brake failure 14Fuel smell 13Water leak 13Jerking 11Fuel pump 9Wipers 8Adaptive cruise 7Door locks 7Won't start 7Tire blowout 6Grinding brakes 5Coil spring 5
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