The yellow ABS light and flashing red BRAKE light illuminated on my dash.. Whats wrong with my 2000 S4?

 

go to audi or someone with vagcom and pull codes...

 

they said my ABS is bad.. they want to replace my entire ABS system.. i was told by someone else that its probably only my ABS module which would be a lot cheaper to replace

 

Yeah the entire ABS system is ridiculous, usually that combination of lights is the ABS module computer, but I would check to make sure the fuse isnt blown cause that will cause the same problem. Scanning it with a VAG would be nice too... They definetly dont need to replace the ENTIRE ABS system. http://www.audiworld.com/tech/elec116.shtml

 

yup....same thing happen to me...i replaced the abs module and is all good

 

You can have the module rebuilt by Module Master for about 240. You have to pull it out and send it in and takes abot a week to come back. You can still drive the car while it is being fixed.

 

there is also a guy in the classifies on audizine that charges 50 bucks to fix it. If hes not able to fix it then he gives u your money back.

 

Anyway to possibly pull a fuse and have it go away until you fix it? Though it would probably have to be an ESP fuse wouldn't it...

 

Check the fuses. I blew like 4 fuses on my 02 S4, and I had a solid ebs light, and my brake light was flashing. Check every fuse and see if some are blown... I replaced about 4 fuses and now there are no flashing lights and no thrown codes. BTW I also blew the fuse BEHIND my radio. I had to crowbar it out and wreck it because the radio locks would not open w/ the keys. Oh well, aftermarket custom fabrication touchscreen here I come Pics to come soon!