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This complaint pertains to my 1999 VW Passat 1.8 turbo. I have been experiencing the same issue thousands of others have. The ABS and brake lights come on every time I drive the car. It is my understanding that this is a defect in the car and a serious safety issue as the ABS system is not functioning properly.
Normal usage on the car. At ~75K miles, the emergency brake light, ABS light, and traction control light blink and the dashboard beeps any time the car drops below 15 miles per hour. ABS module is faulty, due to defective design. Well documented issue on Passats of this era.
I drive a 1999 VW Passat sedan turbo. Out of no where one day my ABS and brake lights started flashing, they are always on now everytime I drive and do not go off. I am worried something may be wrong with my brake system but do not have any more money to put into my car at the moment since I have put thousands in since it was purchased.
My ABS light on my 1999 Passat 1.8T comes on intermittently and stays on. When it does, the brake light also flashes. I can park my car overnight. When I restart it, it is off. After driving a short ways, it will come on again.
ABS module has failed. This is a very expensive repair ($1400 for the part (!) plus labor) for a safety-related feature. In checking around the internet I am finding out that this is apparently a very common problem with this vehicle (VW Passat, late 1990S models).
- Solvang, CA, USA
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ABS module failure nothing lead upto the beeping and flashing of the ABS light (solid lit) and brake light (flashing). Occured after routine driving, simply pulling into work parking lot as usual, after short trip to eating. After some searching and browsing online leads me to believe the ABS module has failed as on many other Volkswagen/Audi models. Repair has not been done. Remanufacturing of module is around $200 and oem dealer replacement is said to be well over $1,000 dollars.
ABS/brake light flashing; beeps initially when ignition is turned on. After having service center replace oil pressure sending unit, diagnosis determined to be failure of ABS control module. Not aware of this occurring in any other makes, and learn from complaints within and from forums and other internet sites that this is a common problem in 1999 VW Passat. Oil light, now, also comes on when brake pedal is applied, but goes off when pedal is released. Oil pressure & pump okay, as is oil level, but source of oil light/brake pedal issue cannot be determined.
My 1999 Passat 1.8L has ABS and brake lights flashing intermittently with the chime coming on occasionally. There appears to be no degradation of braking but not sure if ABS is working or not. The condition seems to correct itself, but then restarts again within 10 minutes.
I have a flashing brake light that I understand could be a result of the ABS module failure. Research shows that ABS failure is very common and expensive to fix.
ABS and brake light go on and off with no rhyme. Dealer has quoted me $1500 to replace. It seems that it should be a recall with so many having the same problem. I will send to have it rebuilt then quickly sell car and not purchase VW again.
: the contact stated the ABS, brake and oil lamps intermittently illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer who determined the ABS module needs replaced although the repair was not made.
I have a 1999 Volkswagen Passat gls - I am driving at random speed. Chime comes on blasting. ABS light comes on and stay on. Brake light flashes (same brake light as when E-brake is engaged) chime keeps going. All goes away after about 20 seconds of driving.
The ABS / brake light keeps coming on my dashboard. I took it to service to rod East Volkswagen (VW) and after charging me $75 they said there's nothing wrong with your car. The light is on everyday.
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- Bothell, WA, USA