My 2006 Volkswagon Passat has just recently been making weird noises when I press the brake...they work perfectly fine but there's a strain and muffled noise when I press them that gets louder as I press them harder. Please help! I have invested a lot of money in this car and I can't afford to do it again.

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I had the same problem on my Passat Variant 2007.
Randomly Park Brake won't activate and/or deactivate once button PB pressed.
The cockpit computer tells "Park Brake Error" (or something similar).
If this is your problem, the issue is very well known to VW Service centers.
I had solved it by bringing the car to the Service: The told me that they substituted the ParkBrake Button (a differently made one, even if identical on the exterior) and Reprogramming (Updating) the car computer software.

Try:
1.) Press wrench button in
2.) Press key to on position, but do not start
3.) Release wrench button
4.) Press 'M' minute button

yes but u cant charge this. Charsing is service work.

You are the bestt person to identtify the source of the sound before we can go about a long check list. so open up the bonnet if you think it is from the engine side. Look for possible noise from
1. water pump
2. Alternator bearings
3. Idler pulley
4.AC clutch pulley
5. Belts..Tip Is: try to pour some water over the belt to confirm
6. main crank pulley
Hope you check this out. Helpful I hope. Good day

Just happened to me in a 2006 VW Passat 2.0T - Automatic. You simply need to depress the brake and then press the button on the shift lever 3 times. You will then hear the key being released and you can pull it out.

hallo
if power steering fluid is bubbly, means that its sucking air somewhere before(sucking side) (or on) power steering pump. that would explain the noise. Check (when cold) fluid level. if level is low, top up before starting the car. had a lot of cars that high preasure hose was leacking fluid on restricting valve. if so, fluid comes out on the end of protecting cover of the hose. (driver side on spark plugs and down the engine). replace hose with original. do not try to make it your self, becouse steering wheel will shake, sinse restracting valve is missing.
But if you press brake pedal, that has nothing to do with it.
Marko

hi,
friend this not a big issue you can find this wiring diagram or wiring chart, & fuse containing chart at your nearest VW authorized service station or in simple if you are owning a preowned vehicle it come's with owner manual in that you will find the fuse chart that may help you out find appropriate fuse containing & fuse box location so refer to the manual catalog first
fine this may help you out
find your self free to ask any problem related to automobile field we would be happy to help you out .
till then have a safe drive & happy motoring this is Siddhanth saying bye for now

You may try to take the console out from around the shifter and in there its a little moving rod that kind of rocks back and forth to unlock your gear from park when the brake has been steped on.A lot of times drink gets spilled in those and then when you step on the park brake it want disingage which makes it stick in park intermitinly.Any questions just let me know

Tell them to come and get it, and get it fixed right, like YESTERDAY!

Brakes are a safety factor. There is no if's, and's, or but's, when work is done on the brakes. Now these so called 'Mechanics', need to check the rotors, pads, and all associated brake hardware, to make sure no damage has been done.

I suggest this. I suggest you contact the State Attorney Generals Office of your state. Consumer Division. Tell them your findings. They'll send you a complaint form. Perhaps they'll fax one to you, and after filling it out, fax it back.

They will NOT EVEN, be amused by your findings, and will let the Volkswagon dealership know of this.
I suspect you'll be getting a call from the Volkswagon dealership. Something to the tune of very apologetic, and could you bring the car back.

NO, you cannot! It needs to be picked up on a wrecker, or car hauler. The brakes might get somebody killed.

If there's one thing in life, that you don't want as an automotive repair shop, or dealership, it's a call from the State Attorney Generals Office. Fines of up to $10,000 a day can be levied, and worse things can happen.