At Fixya.com, our trusted experts are meticulously vetted and possess extensive experience in their respective fields. Backed by a community of knowledgeable professionals, our platform ensures that the solutions provided are thoroughly researched and validated.
The panel icons/indicators (ABS, brake pads, check engine, etc.) are all flashing and ringing. You think I hit the jackpot. Apparently, when I had the new brakes (both front and back) installed, the computer chip/module was short-circuited. It will cost $700-$800 to replace this dev ice. I would like to get a reconditioned/refurbished if possible to save on costs.
thanks for all your comments, suggestions, etc. I will pursue it further with the mechanic that did the work.thanks for all your comments, suggestions, etc. I will pursue it further with the mechanic that did the work.
You can't post conmments that contain an email address.
First, it's HIGHLY UNUSUAL for a brake job to cause this unless someone really screwed up. I suspect that some connector is just unplugged due to negligence during the job.
It is incredibly difficult to imagine anyway a halfway competent mechanic could damage the computer doing a full brake job, even if rotors and calipers were replaced. The only thing in the path of the job related to this are the pad sensors (only one on drivers side i my Jetta) and the wheel speed sensors (these should not be able to be damaged unless the axle is pulled out).
If the shop did this, you took it in and no panel lights were on, and you picked it up and lights and buzzers flashing, make them fix it, and if they refuse and you paid with a credit card, then document well and dispute the charge with card company.
Perhaps they somehow poured brake fluid on the ECM, which I believe is next to the brake fluid reservoir .. this is the only way I can see that they could have damaged the ECM. Take a peak at it, most brake fluid will destroy paint ... if the painted panels under the ECM or resevoir show bubbling or look like your car has posion oak ... this is probably what happened. If this is the case, it it possible that removing the ecm and using electrical spray contact cleaner might make it work again ... but if the shop did it, have them get you a new ECM. Used ECM is not recommended unless it's cheap and has a warranty. Try blauparts.com, a great online vw/audi only parts source selling OEM parts at a significant discount.
Good Luck,
..ajm
- If you need clarification, ask it in the comment box above.
- Better answers use proper spelling and grammar.
- Provide details, support with references or personal experience.
Tell us some more! Your answer needs to include more details to help people.You can't post answers that contain an email address.Please enter a valid email address.The email address entered is already associated to an account.Login to postPlease use English characters only.
Tip: The max point reward for answering a question is 15.
as the mot only says the "brakes work"to a certain efficiency,(the tester does NOT check the depth/thickness of the pads),chances are your pads/discs are in need of replacement.the pads have sensors in them for wear depth, so when checking the pads,front AND rear the abs sensors can be cleaned,and if done by a seat/skoda/vw/audi dealer they can put it on the diagnostic computer to give you a definative answer (this is cheaper than guessing) I replace the pads myself but get the car "diagnosed"when any red light shows.
when the abs light or any other light flashes it means that theres a problem in that particuler system normaly on the abs system you will not feel no differance because the anti lock brake system works only if the hit the brake hard it would not allow the brake system to lock up any of the wheels thata why the name says it all ANTI LOCK BRAKE but you should get it check by a mechanic with a scanner he will tell you were is the fault good luck
the stalk should have no interference with the abs or esp set up what i would look at doing is checking your abs sensors they can go all of a flash...goodluck
ABS and coolant are unrelated unless there is a problem with the ECM (engine control module) or instrument panel. Is the red coolant warning sign for coolant level or temperature?
With ABS if there is any failure with any brake electronic component (sensor, motor, or fluid level etc) the ABS will shut down completely and flash the light. If the light is on or flashing the ABS is non functioning.
I need better information on the coolant and ABS to give better information.
Check brake fluid level first and foremost- top off as necessary.
1. Start with checking if sensor was reconnected - sometimes they will not seat properly. - were the sensor wires damaged during/after install.
2. Now in all VAG products I have owned with ABS the manual states that you need to perform a raod teat with at least 1 ABS event i.e. go on a gravel road or grassy area or if its icy/snowy just hit the breaks. This should set the ABS for normal operation.
The fact that you have an ABS light on tells me that you have a connector/sensor problem.
thanks for all your comments, suggestions, etc. I will pursue it further with the mechanic that did the work.
×