VW BEETLE 2000

Why are your using it-- for some time ?

When you start the motor or drive, and any dash light
comes on, you have problems & stop using it, & have it
checked for codes, to see the system with the fault, & get
it diagnosed & repaired,not continue to use it, & possibly
do damage to something

ABS does a self diagnostic every time you start the vehicle, if no problems are found the light goes out. he ABS light means there are codes to be read and repaired.


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If the pads are not glazed, I would check the function of the brake booster.
Is the ABS warning light on ?

You'll need to have the computer scanned for trouble codes, and some code readers will not access body computers.

You may have an ABS module failure...common complaint...or a wheel sensor/wiring problem.
These modules are cheaply made for VW and fail due to age and a bad switch diode. They all fail eventually.

On some vehicles the tire size can set a code as rotating diameter must match on all wheels very closely.

The module is about $1000.00 from VW but there is a guy on eBay who advertises a rebuild for about $100.00. I have used him twice and had both work fine.

The module is attached to the hydraulic brake distribution block just behind the battery and can be removed to send for repair and you can still use the vehicle. He gives you instructions to remove it.

However...the light will stay on but brakes work find although tere is no ABS skid control.

First though, you should see a VW specialist shop to determine what has caused the lamp to come on. Ask around for a reference to a VW knowledgeable shop near you.

I suspect bad brake pedal position (BPP) switch. Check & replace if necessary the brake pedal position switch placed above pedals on the support.
The best idea is to access the ABS ECU (Electronic Control Unit) using diagnostic equipment (VAS, VAG-Com, or similar) connected to the data link connector of the car, in order to pull out all DTC's (Diagnostic Trouble Code) memored. Then you will be able to replace bad piece(s) and fix the problem by erasing all DTC's stocked inside ABS ECU & reset it.
Good Luck!

The wheel sensors might have debris. But to answer, I recommend hooking a scanner and find out if there are DTC's stored relating to those areas.

HAVE DEALERSHIP SCAN IT THEY HAVE SPECIAL SCANNER FOR TROUBLE SHOOTING ABS BRAKES SYSTEM.AND THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT.THIS NOT HOME FIX.

lose connection at one of the sensers.Check the plugs under front seats and clean the termials.

Could be dirty abs sensors attached to your brakes. I would clean them with brake parts or elecronical cleaner.
Other possibility is a faulty ABS system.