Brake Red error + abs light
#1
Brake Red error + abs light
Hello , I own Audi a6 2.8 Quattro engine , Manual gearbox , 1998
Recently my Brake light start appearing on my main screen ( red big ) and also my ABS amber led small one come up - Once I can drive whole day and all is ok no problems - than I stop the car and it come back on the screen - I get resopnd that problem is with The ABS ECU fault and will need repairing , Im just looking what it is related I mean I want to check if this is a problem so Shall I go to electric garage so they can test it or is it mechanich garage - or do you think it may be related to different problem
Thanks for help
Recently my Brake light start appearing on my main screen ( red big ) and also my ABS amber led small one come up - Once I can drive whole day and all is ok no problems - than I stop the car and it come back on the screen - I get resopnd that problem is with The ABS ECU fault and will need repairing , Im just looking what it is related I mean I want to check if this is a problem so Shall I go to electric garage so they can test it or is it mechanich garage - or do you think it may be related to different problem
Thanks for help
#2
Sounds like a bad module. It would be consistent if it were a fuse or a wheel sensor, and those are the symptoms of a bad module. I had the same issue with a 99 Passat that had the same 2.8L and the Bosch 5.3 ABS module, same as yours.
I think eventually the tachometer will stop working as well, mine did. I had mine fixed by these guys:
http://www.modulemaster.com/en/wizard/index.php
They have good instructions for removal on the site, and it's perfectly safe to drive without the module.
Best of Luck,
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Paul
I think eventually the tachometer will stop working as well, mine did. I had mine fixed by these guys:
http://www.modulemaster.com/en/wizard/index.php
They have good instructions for removal on the site, and it's perfectly safe to drive without the module.
Best of Luck,
--
Paul
#3
Thanks Paul I will have a deeper look into it - Im driving like that for lat 3 k miles and I haven't notice any problems with brakes - but you never know ;/ - Thanks for the address
Ps. I just went using this ABS wizard , and after answering my questions it looks like I will have to check my sensors in first place, I remember I had problem with left weel , and mechanic was replacing one rubber which look like funnel bigger one with alots of lubricant in it - sorry I my english is limited with tech descriptions for car parts - but after that I went off the road and it appeard - I will go with this instructions you gave me they look very promissing
Best wishes
Emanuel
Ps. I just went using this ABS wizard , and after answering my questions it looks like I will have to check my sensors in first place, I remember I had problem with left weel , and mechanic was replacing one rubber which look like funnel bigger one with alots of lubricant in it - sorry I my english is limited with tech descriptions for car parts - but after that I went off the road and it appeard - I will go with this instructions you gave me they look very promissing
Best wishes
Emanuel
Last edited by emanuelm; 11-08-2008 at 04:40 AM.
#4
I rerun this wizard again to be sure and I read it more carefully
This condition indicates the ABS module is not getting power.
First check the ABS fuses. Your ABS system uses two fuses; one in the engine compartment and one in the main fuse block under the dash.
If both fuses are good, make sure there is +12V on pin 15 of the ABS module connector.
can you help me where can I find the second fuse ???? the one on the engine compartnemt
This condition indicates the ABS module is not getting power.
First check the ABS fuses. Your ABS system uses two fuses; one in the engine compartment and one in the main fuse block under the dash.
If both fuses are good, make sure there is +12V on pin 15 of the ABS module connector.
can you help me where can I find the second fuse ???? the one on the engine compartnemt
#6
I rerun this wizard again to be sure and I read it more carefully
This condition indicates the ABS module is not getting power.
First check the ABS fuses. Your ABS system uses two fuses; one in the engine compartment and one in the main fuse block under the dash.
If both fuses are good, make sure there is +12V on pin 15 of the ABS module connector.
can you help me where can I find the second fuse ???? the one on the engine compartnemt
This condition indicates the ABS module is not getting power.
First check the ABS fuses. Your ABS system uses two fuses; one in the engine compartment and one in the main fuse block under the dash.
If both fuses are good, make sure there is +12V on pin 15 of the ABS module connector.
can you help me where can I find the second fuse ???? the one on the engine compartnemt
I can rebuild this module for you if you are interested. send me an email: sidespar at yahoo dot com
#9
Interesting! I thought all US specs A6 came as auto. Where did you buy yours?