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Old 05-30-2011, 07:51 PM
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Hello all,

Everytime I go on the interstate and am above 80mph for a long period of time my abs light turns on.... but if i turn my car off and turn it back on it goes away. any suggestions?
 
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Old 05-30-2011, 07:52 PM
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also its a 2001 a4 1.8tqm
 
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Old 05-30-2011, 08:08 PM
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In my experience this was the result of an ABS sensor that wasn't pushed in far enough, or was damaged. Could also be an ABS module in need of a rebuild.

Only way to know is to check the ABS module for error codes with VAG-COM.
 
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Old 05-30-2011, 09:23 PM
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SHould just be a sensor
 
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Old 05-31-2011, 01:16 AM
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+1 for just a sensor but you'll have to do a scan for codes when the light is flashing in order to know which sensor is the faulty one
 
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Old 05-31-2011, 09:16 AM
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The codes should be stored right? shouldnt have to wait for the light, Idk if its different for the ABS, i know if your module is bad you cant get past the fault codes to get any other codes.
 
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Old 05-31-2011, 10:42 AM
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If the module is bad he should see the ABS light flashing much more often or always. The ABS related codes don't get stored, I had the same problem and I was not able to fix it until I made a scan before turning the car off.
 
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Old 05-31-2011, 11:06 AM
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hows romaina this time of year? i am planning a trip over seas
 
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Old 06-01-2011, 01:30 AM
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I know it's totally off-topic but Eastern Europe is pretty warm this time of the year, the temperature is around 80 now and can go up to 95 - 100 in mid August. Where exactly would you like to go and what do you want to see exactly?
 
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