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Posted on May 22, 2008

ABS, ESP, Level warning lights (2004 Allroad TDI)

What i get is during normal driving i get ABS, ESP and Level warning lights after about 5 minutes of driving. After about two seconds the ABS and ESP lights go out, the level warning light stays on a few seconds longer. The suspension drops from level 3 to level 2. Car is a March 2004 Audi Allroad 2.5TDI.

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  • bourn3 Jun 19, 2008

    I have the same problem. Sep 2003 Allroad 2.5 TDI. The car is currently in the Audi Dealer being fixed under the extended warranty (only had the car a week). I was told it is something to do with the engine management and they're replacing an injector. I'll keep you posted.

  • Anonymous Oct 02, 2008

    I have the same problem with a 2004 Allroad but my lights do not go out unless I turn the car off and restart. Even then the usually return. Did the dealer fix the problem? Mine tend to come on after I brake so I have assumed this was related to the braking system.

  • Anonymous Oct 11, 2008

    My 2004 2.7T had the same problem yesterday on our way to Yosemite. I stopped the car. Turned off engine, restarted and noticed the autocheck function did not work. Kept on driving until I had to refuel. This time the auto check worked and the warning lights went off. So far, it has happened four times in the past 2 days.

  • Anonymous Oct 16, 2008

    my 2000 a6 abs and brake light began lighting up , the rear brakes were replaced , brake lines and calipers rebuilt the lights still continue to come on

  • Anonymous Dec 05, 2008

    just turn the engine off, check all tyres pressure are ok.. break firmly couple of times when start it again.. hope this will help...

  • CBMIII Dec 06, 2008

    Under normal conditions, I periodically get the Air Suspension Level, ESP and ABS lights on the dash at the same time. All three lights stay lit. If I turn off the ignition and start the car again, the lights usually stay off. Mine is a 2004 Allroad 2.7T. Anyone have any ideas? Is it in fact the brake light switch?

  • Anonymous Mar 15, 2014

    vauxhall corsa abs/esp dash lights do not come on

  • Anonymous Mar 16, 2014

    Hillhold comes on when i try to take off on my q7 also my abs and esp light is on

  • Anonymous Mar 17, 2014

    Warning light on

  • Anonymous Mar 20, 2014

    dah light comes on

  • Anonymous Mar 21, 2014

    The auto leveling system is not working. I've changed the faulty ballast and the light works great now but the auto leveling sytem is not functioning and the warning light is on in the info center. how do i reset??

  • Anonymous Mar 24, 2014

    Just replaced brake light switch

  • Anonymous Mar 24, 2014

    Just had the brake light switch replaced

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I had the brake light switch replaced by a local dealer. Cost was $140 and it fixed the problem. Have driven the car for two weeks since and no lights and all systems normal.

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2004 Audi allroad 2.7 and esp light come when cornering when I drive.

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I HAVE A 2002 AUDI ALLROAD I JUST CHANG THE FUEL/GAS PUMP AND KNOW MY AIR SUSPENSION IS STUCKKKK ON LOW LOW LEVEL AND THE 4 LEVEL CONTROL LIGHTS DONT COME ON AT ALL PLEASE HELP. MY CAR IS ON THE GROWN THE CAR IS SITING ON THE TIRES. HOW DO I FIX THE LEVEL CONTROL

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My 2003 Allroad has the same problem. As soon as I brake hard once, the no ABS, ESP and Level warning lights comes on and stays on until I restart the car. I've had the car for 1.5 years and this problem has been on and off. Whenever I get ready to go to a dealer the problem would disappear on itself for a while. Last time it happened just a few days ago. We had first snow (in Toronto) that day and the roads were very slippery...just when we need ABS and ESP the most..IT WAS NOT WORKING!!! The Allroad was sliding sideways like I was driving the cheapest car ever. I almost rear ended a few cars. The ABS just wouldn't turn on. Last year this car ROCKED during the winter month. I will take it to the repair shop shortly. I hope that its just a brake switch and the repair will not cost me a fortune to fix.

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So I brought my 2004 allroad to the dealer today....As soon as I described the problem to the service advisor, he said it's a brake switch that intermittently sends the faulty signal to the computer. Anyway, they replaced the brake switch, part number 1K2-945-511 --NAR. A $6.19 item. So far so good (today only)....no ABS, ESP and Level warning lights....will keep you guys posted.

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