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Old 08-14-2007, 02:15 PM
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Default 1984 Audi 5000S brake warning light

Hey guys,
My 84 5000S keeps giving me the warning light I drew a crude picture of here along with 3 beeps. This exact warning isn't mentioned in the handbook, but it does say 3 beeps is a severe "pull over now" issue. What is the car trying to tell me?

It does it mostly under hard braking, and while braking and turning hard. The brakes seem to work fine and they feel strong. I've visually inspected the brakes. All the linings are good, the drums are good, and the rotors are decent but a bit worn. The hydrolic fluid is full and the power assist works fine. What should I check next? Thanks!

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Old 08-16-2007, 03:06 PM
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Default RE: 1984 Audi 5000S brake warning light

check your fluid levels ... brake and power steering
 
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Old 08-16-2007, 03:52 PM
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I think it's trying to tell me the BOMB is going bad. I can make this light go on if I hold the brake on hard and crank the wheel left and right (using pressure). Can I keep driving like this? The fluid levels are fine.
 
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Old 08-16-2007, 08:49 PM
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Default RE: 1984 Audi 5000S brake warning light

that could be the case ... you can keep driving bu the brakes will not be as good ... but there are other things that might be causing pressure issues
 
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