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Old Nov 2, 2006 | 12:16 PM
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Default ABS/Brake light... Also, VAG-COM info?

My ABS and Brake lights go off after a little slip and sometimes just after hitting a bump... Anything I should check for? They just blink on, then go out after. The ABS seems to work alright, though I haven't had to use it after the lights started going off.

Also, can someone fill me in on the VAG-COM deal? How much is one, where do you get it and does it work w/other cars? I have an old laptop (it has a mouseball!) that would serve the scan function nicely.

Thanks in advance!
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Old Nov 2, 2006 | 12:17 PM
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Default go here

www.vag-com.com
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Old Nov 2, 2006 | 12:23 PM
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Default does it beep and flash THREE TIMES????

Three times usually = bad news, ABS module may be going bad. If it beeps once, check the brake reservior, the level sensor might be getting stuck in the down position.
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Old Nov 2, 2006 | 12:25 PM
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Or it's a dirty or bad sensor.
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Old Nov 2, 2006 | 12:37 PM
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Default that doesn't even look legit

<ul><li><a href="http://www.ross-tech.com">Ross-Tech VAG-COM</a></li></ul>
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Old Nov 2, 2006 | 12:42 PM
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either link gets you to the same company
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Old Nov 2, 2006 | 12:53 PM
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Default Looks like vag-com.com is at best a reseller trying to look like they are Ross Tech.

and at worst its a scam.
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