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73 messages, Last post on Nov 30, 2009 at 7:16 PM
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I own a 1999 passat 4cil. turbo I had it checked with my mechanic because the abs/brake light were flashing he used a computer and it turnes out that itīs the ABS control module but I was told that itīs not the main abs module under the hood that its one that is somewhere under the dash does anyone know where abouts this module can be found before they destroy my dash and that way they can go directly to where its at and if its in a particular color or any signs of how it looks like.Any help will be highly appreciated.thanks to all. soncio |
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Replying to: search4car (Dec 30, 2007 2:33 pm) |
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Replying to: adrian537 (Nov 13, 2007 1:47 pm) |
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Replying to: daveme1960 (Jan 07, 2008 2:43 pm) |
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Hi, My VW 2000 passat 2.8 v6 has brakes and abs light on after dealer replaced both rotors and rear brakes pads , , Dealer asking me $1500 to replace abs module, I dont know what are my options, Is it safe to drive the car, is this caused after dealer replaced my brakes. Thanks for your help
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Replying to: tele1 (Dec 26, 2007 9:25 am) 2.5 years ago I had this company rebuild my 2001 Passat ABS controller http://www.autoecu.com/index.php At that time it cost me $250, and it is still working great! They provide a 3 year warrantee. I also had them do my Volvo S80 ABS controller more recently at the same price. Jim 
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Replying to: lkumar (Jan 22, 2008 4:09 pm) Even if the ABS controller is not working, the brakes will still work. The ABS controller pulses the brakes if the wheel slips, if it is not working the brakes do not pulse and the wheels can lock up in slippery conditions and reduce directional control. Anyway, if you decide to replace the ABS controller, don't pay $1500. See my post #36 in this topic, in response to another ABS post late in december. Jim
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I own a 2000 passat 4cyl./turbo approaching 100,000 miles of use. I took it to a mechanic because the abs/stop/brake problem/triangle warning lights were all coming on soon after first driving it. The mechanic stated that "yes" the computer showed that all of those lights were coming on. But he fully checked the brake system and the brakes were safe. He assured me that I could even make the 1000 mile trip I was planning. He charged me $80something for this and said I should bring it back after the trip. I thought that his saying the brakes were good meant the lights had malfunctioned and he had reset the system so that would not occur again. It happened again though. I called him and he seemed surprised the lights were still coming on. When he next worked on the car he replaced all 4 brake pads and said that would fix the problem. Afterward, he said that my back brakes were 80-90% worn even though he had passed me for a state inspection just a few months before and there was no mention of a pad problem then or when I first came there to have the brake warning lights addressed. I bought the pads myself but he charged about $175 labor. Again, I drove the car home nearby afterward but the next day the warning lights came on again. The mechanic continued to complain that VW's are difficult to figure out and maybe I should take it to a VW dealer. I did and the dealer remarked that my mechanic must not have the required diagnostic equipment as he should have known from the start, that I needed a new ABS control module. Is this true? I read here about how to address the ABS module and I guess I will get mine rebuilt. The mechanic wants to charge me $150 labor to put it in. Of course the VW dealer will only put in a new one costing $575 and charge $250 labor. Any advice? Thanks, Mr. Gullible
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Replying to: passatabs (Feb 10, 2008 1:26 pm) FWIW, my Passat could be driven without the control module, I covered the exposed part with a zip-lock bag. The VW garage should do as you ask but if they won't they should not get the business. IMHO I have been very happy with my rebuilt ABS controller from Auto and Truck Electronics. You got the link I posted I hope. Jim |
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I have a 2003 Passat and had the brakes completely redone at a VW dealership at 43,000 miles and just took the car back to the same dealership at 67,000 and they informed me that the rear brake pads have about 2 mm of pad left and I should have them redone again. Is this normal wear, because it seems too soon to have them redone again. Thanks.
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