2011 Audi A3 (8P) — Repair Solution

1.8L CDAA 4cyl 16v DOHC VVT Turbo Direct Inj Petrol · ABS Light On · Brakes & ABS

Audi A3 (8P) ABS Light On Brakes & ABS Diagnostic Sequence Available

Vehicle Details

Make: Audi
Model: A3 (8P)
Year: 2011
Engine: 1.8L CDAA 4cyl 16v DOHC VVT Turbo Direct Inj Petrol
Area: Brakes & ABS
Category: ABS Light On

Customer Complaint

ABS/DSC warning lights on instrument cluster.

Vehicle had been to a couple of repairers, who were not prepared to continue with repairs.

Was suspected that the ABS module was the issue.
This part being a special order at over $5000.

Problem Summary

Confirmed warning lamps remaining on.

Discussed with customer previous repairs and any results obtained.

Ended up being a faulty ABS module, which required coding to the vehicle.
Used the Ross-Tech VCDS scan tool for long coding extraction, saving and coding functions.

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Quick Facts

CodeAUD8P1127244
Vehicle2011 Audi A3 (8P)
Engine1.8L CDAA 4cyl 16v DOHC VVT Turbo Direct Inj Petrol
ComplaintVisible
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