[Anthracite]

STOP/BRAKE FAULT/SERVICE MANUAL + Blinking Brake Light?????? Has anyone ever seen this message int the Message Area? 2002 V6 ABS w/ 41K. I checked the Service Manual but couldnt find reference to this message. Can any one help? Thank you.

 

[volmaniac]

it might mean one of your brake lights is out.

 

[Anthracite]

The car starts out fine, but as soon as I turn right(only right) , I get a tone and this message. Do not understand it.

 

[Sharky]

Your brake fluid level sensor may be malfunctioning.

Your ABS module may be malfunctioning.

 

[jeffsu350]

the abs modual caused this messahe in my car ... get a vag-com

 

[volmaniac]

i checked the bentley brake system obd. if i understand which brake lights you mean, i think sharky is right:
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If the ABS warning light -K47- (item no. 3, "abs" in a circle) and the warning light for brake system -K118- (item no. 4, "!" in a circle) light up, the ABS system is faulty. Account for differences in braking behavior.

WARNING!

When the ABS warning light -K47- and the warning light for brake system -K118- are lit, the rear wheels can lock early during braking.

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can you get access to a vagcom?

 

[The Swami]

I had this same fault code come up when air was in the system which caused a faulty ABS sensor. This is one of the main reasons I tell people to flush DOT4 out every 2 years to prevent air or debris from entering the system. Have your local mechanic or dealership check the fault codes because both the affected sensors should be covered under warranty.

 

[Anthracite]

I think you are right...the sensor is acting up. I put some fluid in just prior to the problem. I also opened the cap that has the slot on it....that could have allowed air to get into the system....is there anything I can do about that??? Thank you all for your replies...it helped me solve but not correct this problem. Thanks!

 

[jeffsu350]

if there is air in the system all you have to do is a complete flush. i recommend getting the motive power bleeder for a really fast way to flush the entire system.

basically set up the motive powerbleeder to the resevoir, have the car on jack stands with the wheels off, and i believe a 13 or 11 mm box wrench. then pump the pressure to 20 psi on the motive power bleeder, then start at the right rear, open the bleed screw and let the fluid flow into a bottle, do this until the fluid changed to the new color, most likely a clearish yellow. then go to the left rear, then the right front then the left front. then your done.

if its a sensor, go to dealership

 

[Anthracite]

It was the sensor and they are going to replace it under warranty. I did need new rear pads and rotors though and they replaced the brake fluid....$558....I'm satisfied....though 558 is 558.