RE: ABS Light

[Tim Irwin <timi@Interlinq.com>]

?!?!? If you have an aftermarket stereo, the K wire _MUST_ be disconnected
to be able to scan the computer. The K wire is solely for the stock stereo
to communicate with the computer and alarm system. The problem arises when
somone uses certain aftermarket harness adapters that send 12 volts through
the K wire and short out scanning computers (big, big $$$$ out of your
pocket). Due to this, some dealerships are hesitant to scan with an
aftermarket stereo. Tell them to pull the stereo to ensure that the K wire
is indeed disconnected (if they won't believe you).

Tim Irwin
'98 GLX
Blaupunkt Sydney
K wire disconnected, taped, and computer scanned successfully.

-----Original Message-----
From: M5E28@aol.com [mailto:M5E28@aol.com]
Sent: Tuesday, June 20, 2000 2:30 AM
To: jettaglx@igtc.com
Subject: Re: ABS Light


I went to the dealer to have the ABS light scanned in their computer while
the light was on.  However, only finding out that if you don't hook up an
after market radio "K" wire into the diagnostic connector, the computer
cannot be scanned.  German electrical leaves things to be desired, that's
for sure. 

I don't think I have "two ABS rings" either.  I think one of the rear rings
was not adjusted properly when the rear bearings were repacked.  They are
very sensitive to that.  If I ever get the computer to scan, I will pinpoint
it for sure!

John
'98 GLX