Re: ABS light

[Cabell_T_Treadway@res.raytheon.com]

I had the same thing happen when I was moving across country.  Somewhere
around Denver the ABS light came on, and since I was moving, I checked the
manual, it said not to worry unless the red brake light on the dash came on
as well.  So I figured I'd get it checked when I got to Boston.  The rest
of the trip the light was on and off, seemingly without rhyme or reason.
Then I got here, and the light went off after a couple weeks.  It stayed
off for months, then three days ago it came on again.  But the next time I
started the car it went off.  It's annoying, and I would like to get it
looked at, and I will eventually, but I say don't worry as long as it goes
off.  The manual says it may mean the ABS is not working, but that doesn't
mean the brakes don't work.  I'm not worried because like I said, the light
has gone off now.  I am glad to hear that it's not just my car, though.

Cab
97 GLX
72 Bug



Date: Mon, 24 Jan 2000 13:54:29 -0500
From: Marc Gallagher <mgallagher@Langan.com>
Subject: ABS light

Hi all.  I am just full of ABS stuff today.  Went to get Jersey inspection
done today and when they had the car on the Dyno for the emissions test the
ABS light came on and has not gone off.  Braking feels the same (granted I
am not activating the ABS) and everything seems ok.  What gives?  Is this
normal?  Will the light reset like the Check Engine?  Can I reset the
light?
Or do I have to go to the stealership now for a $200 opinion?   Thanks
again.

Marc
97' Jetta GLX - Red/Black