ABS light and Vagcom scanner

[Wylie Bean]

Victor,
Had what is most likely the same issue on our 99.5 A4 Avant with the ABS.  I'm betting it's the electronic portion of the ABS, otherwise known as the control module. I had it rebuilt by Module Masters for something along the lines of $250...much cheaper than a new one, and it has a lifetime guarantee.  It's also a relatively easy pull, and you send yours off for repair, it's not a purchase-core return deal.  You can drive the car if need be while awaiting its return and re-installation, albeit without ABS, which is no different than what you have now.

Good Luck.


----- Original Message ----- 
From: "victor norman" <victor.norman at sbcglobal.net>
To: <quattro at audifans.com>
Sent: Tuesday, October 13, 2009 4:29 AM
Subject: ABS light and Vagcom scanner


> Two questions..
>
> The ABS warning light on my 2000 A4 quattro is coming on.
>
> Since my cheapo generic scanner doesn't display ABS codes I'm looking to 
> buy a vagcom scanner. Plenty of places advertising on the Internet. Anyone 
> have any recommendations?
>
> Also, my Bentley warns that the rear wheels would be prone to lockup when 
> ABS is disabled. Anyone had any experience on how serious a problem this 
> is?
>
> Thanks
>
> Vic Norman  2000 A4 2.8 Quattro
 
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