Brake light

[tjt011]

The red light on the dash that indicates that the parking brake is on blinks when I drive and beeps three times. The parking brake is completely off. I don't know what it means, and I don't want to suddenly be without brakes on the freeway or somethin. Anybody know whats up?

[lightdog555]

is your ABS light on as well?

[SEXICÄN]

check your brakes pads

[mwanr1]

Yup, the same thing is happening to me. My ABS is on and red parking light is flashing. Any idea? Could if be im low on fluid? Is the brake sensor near the master cylinder?

Marco

[maxh2o]

I've for the same problem right now in my 99 1.8t. Had my pads checked, my mechanic cleared the error in the ABS computer via VAG and it went off again a day later. He recommended I take it to the stealership, may be a problem with the computer?

Before I sink a paycheck into the stealership's pocket, has anyone here resolved this issues yet? I've seen other complaints on the boards before, but just vague ideas on what it "might" be.

[lightdog555]

mine does that I wish I knew what was wrong.

[maxh2o]

Help!!! anyone out there with an answer to our gremlin woes?

[Kruat]

bump, cus I just got this same problem, anyone?

[Kruat]

Apon further searching on AW, I'll just add some more fluid. Even though I checked it already.....

[yellowaudi24psi]

having the same problems as you guys and still no answer. i had the pads changed twice and also the abs sensor checked and they are plugged in. im lost also any help would be great

[Kruat]

I just topped the brake fluid level again, still blinking....whats the deal...AW doesn't bring up anything other then fluid....

[R1ceRocket]

I'm driving with my ABS light on, and my brake light flashing.

The dealership said it was a faulty ABS control module, but I'm not gonna fix it. It just means I don't have ABS, which is ok by me.

It'll cost in the neighborhood of $1000, and my aftermarket warranty won't cover it.

[cloudpicker]

same problem here.. everything starts after a brake job..

[Kruat]

Alright, don't what made me think of this, but I check my power steering fluid, and it was REAL low, topped it off and no more blinking Brake light. I have no idea why the brake light blinks for low power steering, but its off now.

[cloudpicker]

may i know where is the power steering fluid resouvior located?

[offroader1006]

theres no resevoir for ps fluid, its all contained on the pump on the front of the engine. just untwist the cap and add.

[offroader1006]

Originally posted by cloudpicker
same problem here.. everything starts after a brake job..

given they said it could be the abs module, its possible that after you changed your pads, someone pushed the pistons into the calipers, which forces dirty fluid through the abs module. this is known to cause problems and possible module failure.

but if it is power steering fluid, i have no idea why it would come on after a brake job

[cloudpicker]

so do you mean that i can still clean it and solve the problem or it's something that will cost permenant harm and the module has to be prepared?

Originally posted by offroader1006
given they said it could be the abs module, its possible that after you changed your pads, someone pushed the pistons into the calipers, which forces dirty fluid through the abs module. this is known to cause problems and possible module failure.

but if it is power steering fluid, i have no idea why it would come on after a brake job

[sfordeso]

Don't know of any solid answers, thought i've seen this a lot.
sorry, don't have time to read thru this thread completly, but i believe this may lead you in the right direction. sorry if it doesn't Same problem on AudiForums.com

[Kruat]

Alright, I was mistaken. While the light did go out when I filled my power steering, it came back on later that night.

[KrautExpress]

Originally posted by offroader1006
given they said it could be the abs module, its possible that after you changed your pads, someone pushed the pistons into the calipers, which forces dirty fluid through the abs module. this is known to cause problems and possible module failure.

but if it is power steering fluid, i have no idea why it would come on after a brake job

In order to "do" a brake job you have to push the piston into the caliper. It's a 'must do' not an oooops, they shouldn't have done that.
Depending on your mileage it probably wouldn't hurt for you all to flush your brake fluid and see if that helps. It should be done every so often anyway.

my .02

[cloudpicker]

well, i did change my fluid and flush it when i do my brake job since i am changing stainess steel brake lines too.

Originally posted by KrautExpress
In order to "do" a brake job you have to push the piston into the caliper. It's a 'must do' not an oooops, they shouldn't have done that.
Depending on your mileage it probably wouldn't hurt for you all to flush your brake fluid and see if that helps. It should be done every so often anyway.

my .02

[Kruat]

I'm thinking it must be the level sensor on the brake resevoir. I unplugged it and kinda wiggled it around a little, and now the light is off.

FYI- I did my front brakes nearly 7 months ago, so I don't think it came on because of this.

[offroader1006]

Originally posted by KrautExpress
In order to "do" a brake job you have to push the piston into the caliper. It's a 'must do' not an oooops, they shouldn't have done that.
my .02

no, your not supposed to force fluid back into the module, you are supposed to disconnect the lines first to prevent that, most dont and they are lucky.

on a true brake job, like i was taught in school, you disconnect the lines, flush the fluid, change the pads, push in the calipers, and turn the rotors, then measure for runout. not just change the pads.

[offroader1006]

Originally posted by cloudpicker
so do you mean that i can still clean it and solve the problem or it's something that will cost permenant harm and the module has to be prepared?

ive never done it incorrectly and messed up a module, but my teacher at school has seen it and said the person had to buy a new module. this is just one experience, and doesnt mean if it happened to you, you couldnt fix it.

but in reality, with this many people sharing the problem, this is probably not the cause.