ABS problems on my '88 5kCST

[Chris King <cking@legend.txdirect.net>]

Well, I just finished having new front struts, upper strut mounts, and
front/rear brake pads installed.  The little brake pad wear indicator had
started coming on as soon as I started the car and it was getting
irritating.  And as for the struts, well they had been shot since I bought
the car almost a year ago, so I finally decided it was time to fix them.
What a difference...now the car feels tight and solid over bumpy roads,
where before it would shake and rattle.

Anyways, here's my problem:  When I start the car, the "Anti-Lock Off" light
is not illuminated, which means the ABS system is functioning, and this is
the normal operation.  As soon as I start driving at a speed between 1-5
mph, the light turns on, which means the system is shutting itself off.  It
never did this before I had the strut/brake work done.

If I push the ABS button while in motion, it turns the light off for about a
half-second, then it comes right back.  If I'm at a stop, the light will
stay off until I take off.  Has anyone ever seen this happen and are there
any ideas as to what this may be?  I was thinking that maybe a sensor or
something didn't get hooked back up.  At least the new brakes are working
great, and along with the struts, makes it seem like a new car.  I just get
tired of hearing people ask "What's that bright, yellow light on the dash?"

Also, this is not related, but you guys might find it funny.  I was at a
junkyard a few weeks ago looking for some miscellaneous stuff and I come
across a 5k with only 65k on it that was wrecked in the rear.  The car was
in excellent shape and was almost complete, so they must have just gotten
it.  Well, my pressure accumulator is acting very flaky, so I figured I
would pull the one off this salvaged car.  It sure can't be any worse than
mine, and just maybe the previous owner changed it right before trashing the
car.  So I pulled it and took it to the front counter.  The guy had no idea
what it was, even though he has more Audi parts than anyone here in town.  I
told him it was just some unimportant part for the brake system, that I
would only give him $20 for it.  Well, he said OK, and I could barely
contain myself...

I bet he would rethink his decision if he knew what those things were worth
($350 new, $125 used)
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