snapper Posted June 2, 2008 Report Posted June 2, 2008 Jumped in the car 1/2 an hour ago to find both handbrake warning light and ABS light on.Is this simple fluid and or pads or have i got something serious going on?Brakes feel OK but i only went round the block and returned straight home. Quote
big_kev Posted June 2, 2008 Report Posted June 2, 2008 I would definitely check your fluid level & pads immediately. Ignore the ABS light for the moment may be related to the brake fault....may not be. Quote
veedyf Posted June 2, 2008 Report Posted June 2, 2008 could be that one of your sensor cables has a nik in it or faulty/rusty sensor...get the WD-40 out on all the connectors ...and check the fluid levels & pads checked Quote
snapper Posted June 2, 2008 Author Report Posted June 2, 2008 Right then, next weekend1. Check fluid levels2.check pads. May be time for a set of discs and pads allround, any tips on where to get them at more reasonable prices? Quote
NikpV Posted June 2, 2008 Report Posted June 2, 2008 could be that one of your sensor cables has a nik in it or faulty/rusty sensor...get the WD-40 out on all the connectors ...and check the fluid levels & pads checked nowt to do with it - honest Quote
big_kev Posted June 3, 2008 Report Posted June 3, 2008 Right then, next weekend1. Check fluid levels2.check pads. May be time for a set of discs and pads allround, any tips on where to get them at more reasonable prices? CHECK THEM BEFORE THE VEHICLE IS DRIVEN AGAIN ! Quote
snapper Posted June 7, 2008 Author Report Posted June 7, 2008 CHECK THEM BEFORE THE VEHICLE IS DRIVEN AGAIN ! Cars been on the drive since, no intention of driving a car with potentialy no brakes.Today i start to check and stripdown if necessary. Quote
snapper Posted June 7, 2008 Author Report Posted June 7, 2008 (edited) Discs and pads on all 4 wheels OK. Master cylinder levels checked OK Checked handbrake switch and wiring, all OK Master cylinder fluid level float switch tested, float switch action correct, continuity correct. Not sure about connection to master cylinder plug seems to show earthed on both wires. Not sure where to look next. Brake level warning light On, ABS light On. Edited June 7, 2008 by snapper Quote
snapper Posted June 15, 2008 Author Report Posted June 15, 2008 UPDATE Got the car diagnosed by a friendly VW engineer and found communication fault ABS to diag computer so looked at the fuse box, 3 fusses 2 x 30 amp 1 x 10 amp. 10 amp blown so replaced, lights go out but blows again in 10 mile replace again this time with 15 amp fuse no problem since. Conclude that after valet car has water in the connectors. will replace higher rated fuse with 10 amp and monitor. Abs problem still with intermittent fault but this is rear right sensor, or sensor ring, or broken wire/connector, another job for another weekend. Quote
big_kev Posted June 15, 2008 Report Posted June 15, 2008 Was it Fuse 20...Bulb Warning System ? Quote
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