V8 Touareg "Anti Lock Brake Workshop?" ABS Problem

PGAorBUST · 11-29-2006

Please Help

I've owned my 05' V8 Touareg for 26 month without any major problems. It currently has 22300 miles. Today, I experienced a problem with my ABS in the morning. As I was driving my LCD displayed "Anti-lock Brake Workshop" Has anyone experienced this?

Second, this afternoon I turned on my engine and put the gear in Reverse but the car didn't budge. I put it in Drive it didn't move forward. I stepped on the gas a little more than I normally need to but it resisted, it almost felt like the parking brake were engaged. I checked the parking brake and it wasn't engaged. I drove a few feet and problem persisted. I finally parked the car and turned off the engine, but lo and behold I heard and felt a loud thump from the rear axle (I think). I immediately got out of the car to see if I hit something, but I didn't and there were no damage. I can't help feel that the two problems are related.

I called the Road Side Assistance and now my Touareg is sitting at the dealership to be inspected in the morning. Because of their poor customer service and almost a neglecting behavior by the VW service department, I would like to ask the club Touareg member for some help with this matter. Any advice or experience and what the resolution was would be greatly appreciate it.

Thank you all for your input

matthew@f · 11-30-2006

sounds like your dash error is spot on.. you have an issue with the abs which needs looking at.... the brakes likely locked on in "hill start mode" as part of the abs issue. have your dealer read the codes and check it out...

drog · 11-30-2006

Do you have a rear locking-differential?

FrankS · 11-30-2006

Quote:

Originally Posted by matthew@f

.... the brakes likely locked on in "hill start mode" as part of the abs issue....

The brakes don’t lock in ‘hill start mode’; it is the transmission that locks and keeps the car from rolling back.

Regards

Frank

**TREGinginCO** · 11-30-2006

I agree that is sounds like one of the calipers may have locked up and threw the fault code. I'd be interested to see how this comes out.

Hopefully it's nothing but a faulty sensor... at most it sounds like it might be a defective caliper.

11-29-2006	#1
PGAorBUST Junior Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Posts: 1	V8 Touareg "Anti Lock Brake Workshop?" ABS Problem Please Help I've owned my 05' V8 Touareg for 26 month without any major problems. It currently has 22300 miles. Today, I experienced a problem with my ABS in the morning. As I was driving my LCD displayed "Anti-lock Brake Workshop" Has anyone experienced this? Second, this afternoon I turned on my engine and put the gear in Reverse but the car didn't budge. I put it in Drive it didn't move forward. I stepped on the gas a little more than I normally need to but it resisted, it almost felt like the parking brake were engaged. I checked the parking brake and it wasn't engaged. I drove a few feet and problem persisted. I finally parked the car and turned off the engine, but lo and behold I heard and felt a loud thump from the rear axle (I think). I immediately got out of the car to see if I hit something, but I didn't and there were no damage. I can't help feel that the two problems are related. I called the Road Side Assistance and now my Touareg is sitting at the dealership to be inspected in the morning. Because of their poor customer service and almost a neglecting behavior by the VW service department, I would like to ask the club Touareg member for some help with this matter. Any advice or experience and what the resolution was would be greatly appreciate it. Thank you all for your input

11-30-2006	#2
matthew@f Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Australia Posts: 578	sounds like your dash error is spot on.. you have an issue with the abs which needs looking at.... the brakes likely locked on in "hill start mode" as part of the abs issue. have your dealer read the codes and check it out... __________________ 07 Pajero 3.2 DiD R5 Egg (scrambled and retired) Beetle 2.0 IKON Toymotor Hilux 1 Tonne Honda MDX (hairdressers 4wd!!) retired had a centre diff issue just like an Egg!!! 08 Lexus RX350 sports lux (another hairdressers 4wd)

11-30-2006	#3
drog Junior Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Athens, Greece Posts: 23	Do you have a rear locking-differential? __________________ 2004 Blackmagic V8, anthricite interior, no wood, air suspension, 18' Valleys, navi, 4zone clima, factory tints, silver roof rack, keyless start, park distance control, winter pack

11-30-2006	#5
TREGinginCO Super Moderator Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Parker, CO Posts: 1,936 Images: 12	I agree that is sounds like one of the calipers may have locked up and threw the fault code. I'd be interested to see how this comes out. Hopefully it's nothing but a faulty sensor... at most it sounds like it might be a defective caliper. __________________ 2006 V6, Campy White, VIN 46xxx, Anthracite w/ Sound 1 and Xenon Headlight Upgrades, Monster Mats, 3M Window Tint, Euro Headlight Switch, Gorilla Gear Cargo Mat, Clear Bra, VW Tow Pkg, VW V8 Style Exhaust Tips, 18' Manhattans & Silver Racks

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