Brake Light Flashing and Beeping Volkswagen Jetta Golf Passat
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- This video will show how I fixed my blinking or flashing brake light on a Volkswagen. Another issue that has caused this for me in the past was a faulty hand brake switch. I always used the correct fluid by the owner's manual when filling your reservoir. Please also remember that you should make sure that your brakes are in good condition and that you do not need a brake service.
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Thank you VW engineers, I always love a hidden brake fluid reservoir with multiple steps to actually reach.
Hey Bugricua, thanks for watching my video. I do think the reservoir should be more accessible, at least you know where it is now. If my video helped you please consider helping me by subscribing, thanks.
Thanks, I'll check out my '07 Passat wagon to see if that's the issue.
Hey Steven Devore please share a follow up, I know it is a year later but if your remember it would be greatly appreciated, thanks.
I have the same thing help me
@@stevendevore7072😊
I love you. You solved my problem and made my day! 😅
You're welcome and thanks for watching my video!! Glad you were able to fix your VW brakes, enjoy the car.
I accidentally discovered this when I was lounging in my 2007 Passat. I hat my toe pushing on the parking brake button for approximately 20 seconds without noticing and heard a beep and saw things flashing. They stopped when I repositioned myself to see what was going on. Then I realized my position and tried to hold the button down myself and see if I can recreate the problem. Yeah. Timed with a stopwatch it’s 20 second hold to create an error. The button can also cause this if it’s jammed or shorted together. Just another fix tip if this doesn’t work
Thanks a bunch for watching my video and taking the time to share this useful information ℹ️
Thx a lot of worked out with me, I just replaced the brake pads and oil, then experienced the same problem beebing and flashing, but when I added a few of the brake fluid, the problem resolved👍
Hey PlaneNose thanks for watching my video and for the comment. Depending on your mileage you may want to consider doing a brake fluid flush. Please share an update with your mileage and if you ever did a brake fluid flush, double check your owners manual regarding service time frame for the fluid, thanks for any update.
@@WheelsTips Thx for the advice, no I didn't do fluid flush for brakes, but I did full bleeding for the old one, my mileage is 240 k
@@PlaneNose Wow congrats on the mileage, may I ask are you still driving on the original transmission? Smart move on the bleeding of the brakes.
@@WheelsTips Yea I still drive on the original transmission, but it needs to be fixed actually or replaced
@@PlaneNose Amazing, truthfully if it is automatic and your have that many miles I would have personally left it alone till it gives out. A decent rebuild will cost your probably about 2k with a 36k warranty. I personally do not like to disturb the transmission with that many miles, just my opinion. Thanks a bunch for the updates.
Greetings! My light started doing the 3beep and flash in winter when was really cold, but only on right hand turns. Weather has been cold again and sure enough it's beeping and blinking again more than ever. Going add some dot 4 and see if that cures it. Thanks for the video brother 👍👍
Hey J BiZzLe thanks for watching my video and for leaving a comment. I also check brake pads as well. Thanks again for the comment.
@@WheelsTips Fluid was full so pumped breaks and left cap off beeping and flashing stopped!!!
I would say leaving your cap off is not the solution, as that is not how you found it. Check with someone who can locally look at your brake system to make sure it copasetic for function, thanks for the update.
@@WheelsTips there is a faulty sensor that's all that's wrong with breaking system. Pads, calipers and rotors are good. As soon as I burped the reservoir by pumping the breaks the fault went away
@@jbizzle7339 Thanks for the update, glad you got it to work.
Thank you!!!! I'll try it when I get up from bed. It's 5am :)
Hey Salvador Rosales thanks for watching my video. Do not forget to move the float around to make sure it is not stuck if there is fluid. Looking forward to an update, thanks a bunch.
@@WheelsTips Thank you so much for the reply. I'll make sure to do what you said :)
@@Scar.cam.of.league Very cool, looking forward to the update.
okay this happened to my 07 jetta after i replaced my radio with an aftermarket, i ended up spending $1000 needing a whole new alternator and a new battery. fixed the issue for me.
Thanks a bunch for watching my video and taking the time to comment, much appreciated. Mk5 VW’s in my opinion are very temperamental when changing the radio’s from the OEM one, the radio is part of the diagnostics loop. Glad you got your car back on the road and safe travels!
Well a huge thanx to you buddy. I thought it was going to be in the e- brake lever adjustment. And i have almost removed the center console to get to the base of the lever. I was assuming i would find some type of switch that could be adjusted like a brake light switch. So thanx for saving my ass. The console was not going well hence my taking a look on the tube.
Thanks a bunch for watching my video and taking the time to comment. You want to keep up with the brake system to make sure nothing else needs to be addressed. Thanks a bunch for sharing, enjoy the car.
This happened to me twice; both times happened shortly after I quickly pressure washed the engine bay.
It was fixed the first time by flushing the brake fluid. Mechanic told me brake fluid was dirty
Thanks a bunch for watching my video and taking the time to comment. Did you fix it the second time? If your fluid level are good, you may want to check the floater when you open the cap, sometimes it tends to get jammed up over time. Please share an update, thanks a bunch.
Was your abd light on?
I think in my case my rear pads are shot because there's so much flaking and rust on them that its rediculous. Maybe it didn't have enough fluid the whole time? ABS and trac control lights also on (but that's from replacing a wheel hub on the front so the speedometer is off like 3Kmh
Thanks a bunch for watching my video and taking the time to comment. It is definitely a good time to check your brakes as well. Aged cars require a lot of care, and much luck.
Checked fluid, it is NOT low. So what are the other reasons that might cause the blinking and three beeps?
Hey oceanid007 thanks for watching my video. In my opinion I would get the car scanned for trouble codes stored in the ABS module. If you work on your own car I recommend Google , vcds for VW that way you can get software and a cable to hookup to a computer and perform dealer level diagnostics. Get back to me with some scan results and I would be glad to help you with those codes. Please consider subscribing to me it would help me a lot, thanks.
This happened with my vw caddy last week' it turned out to be zero brake fluid' so ignore at your own risk.
Hey Paul Buttler, thanks for the input, it is very important not to ignore this warning!
@@WheelsTipsHeyyy, I have this problem now, I just got my break fluid flushing and then the next day the break alarm is flashing and beeping, they can’t figure out what caused that and I have the code. It is so weird because how could the level be low right after they change break fluid for me? can you help me to take a look? Thanks!
I have a 2015 Jetta and am having the same issue. In addition, my glow plug light is on and blinking? Could it be something simple like this, or does the glow plug light indicate something else?
Thanks a bunch for watching my video and taking the time to comment. This is a good indicator you need to service some items. It would be best to get the car scanned for fault codes to see what exactly the car is trying to tell you. Thanks for any update.
Your awesome broh! Thanks for sharing.
Hey Cali_livin Guy, Thanks for watching my video. Consider subscribing to me it would help me, thanks.
what it really means is that you need to replace your brake pads there is more fluid in the system than there is in the reservoir just replace brake pads
Hey double BB thanks for watching my video. I appreciate the input this may be true in some cases and other cases not it is important to always check why your fluid level is low.
Hi, I have a Tiguan 2012 that I cannot start when is the morning, night or raining. If it's hot it might start but say 20 minutes after driving I get error brake, starts beeping all the time, AC dies, start getting a lot of messages on the screen, disconnects bluetooth, randomly starts the voice recognition button, another message saying back camera is not working. Scanner sometimes won't work. I am beyond frustrated because I can't use the car when is cold.
Thanks a bunch for watching my video and taking the time to comment. The best place to start is to do a full system scan of the car to see what errors the car is throwing. I would also check all the fuses to start, please share an update, thanks.
I have a 2001 VW golf and my BREAK light flashes when I take off on a raised surface. Filling the break fluid container will fix this, but if you have not or do not have a break fluid leak have your break pads checked and or changed out they may be worn out hence the low fluid.
Hey Adrian Garcia thanks for watching my video. What you said is true and I appreciate your input, thanks again.
okay, and when using Break instead of Brake, considerable credibility is lost. :)
My 2002 VW jetta was beeping while I was driving. Turns out I had something wedged between my emergency brake. I removed it and beeping stopped.
Thanks for watching my video and taking the time to comment, greatly appreciated. Glad you were able to fix your brake light indicator on your VW, enjoy the car.
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Simon glad this video helped you.
Currently experiencing this right now on the road. Is it safe to drive until i get home and fill it up? Or is it dangerous?
Hey A- Drone thanks for watching my video and for the great question. This is something best discussed with your mechanic if you do not have enough mechanical experience to gauge this. If it happened while driving, I personally would have considered it dangerous. Did your brake pedal feel different? Did it all sudden happen while driving? Please share what you ended up doing.
I’m in desperate need of help figuring out my issue. A couple days ago, my car got stuck in the snow since we had a bad storm. It started with the car just doing this, but as i continued trying to get unstuck, my traction control turned itself off AND my ABS light came on, within the span of 30 minutes and wiggling the car about 5ft. The nearest mechanic is 2 hours away, so I’m desperately searching for anything that could help. Please feel free to leave any suggestions!
Thanks a bunch for watching my video video and taking the time to comment. Truthfully the best and most reliable way to diagnose the system is with a scan tool to know what codes are stored. If you don’t have a scan tool your are limited to checking fuses and fluids for issues. Otherwise it could be a multitude of issues. I know this is limited information but let me know what ends up happening, much luck and keep me updated.
The beeping sounds like the song Nascar by Fukkit
Hey Lorenzon thanks for watching my video. Glad to hear you enjoyed the beeping sound.
Can you get rid of the sensor from reservoir
Thanks for watching my video and taking the time to ask a question. Personally I have never done that and I think that would lead to a fault in the system thus still creating a beeping sound. Thanks again for taking the time to comment.
Found out can’t do it crazy engineers,, lol VW was engineered to make a lot of people rich from sensors
Thanks for the update, it is always best to just do what the engineers recommend and intended, thanks again!
Hello! Hopefully you get back to me asap! Been reading comments and I have the same problem as a lot of them. It’s happened to me twice now where it turns on then beeps and it happened as I was driving. I’ve had my fluids changed and flushed last summer, had my brakes done a little over a year ago, but I haven’t checked the fluid level. Any idea or suggestions? Brake didn’t feel different either but then again, I don’t pay close attention to it like that unfortunately
Just to add too the weather has been extremely cold, could that affect it as well??
Thanks a bunch for reaching out. Personally I would get my brakes checked by the people who did them, since you did not do your own brakes. If the light is persistent you make have something more complicated going on in the system that requires tools and what not to diagnose. Please share an update, thanks.
Do you also get the blinking light when the reservoir is over maximum?
Hey Galid Bell thanks for watching my video. To the best of my knowledge it it best to keep it at the max marker, also make sure the sensor is not stuck and has movement. Please share an update if your float is/was stuck.
@@WheelsTips Its just over the maximum marker. The floater is not stuck, but I will replace the sensor from another car (Seat Leon) to check if its faulty.
Hey Galid Bell thanks for watching my video. I think you should do a full system scan to determine the fault.
Been having the same problem minus the brake light flashing and beeping, I only have the little orange light on the left side of the dash. Usually only happens when I start my car out but it’s been happening more and more often now, after I pump my brakes a few times the light goes off? Could this be a brake fluid loss or do you think it something to do with my brake pads?
Hey john breen thanks for watching my video. Could be a combination of both, you may want to check your fluid levels, but also check your brake pads. It would also be wise to scan the ABS module for fault codes to see what the computer thinks. Let me know what you decide to do, please consider subscribing, it would help me a lot, thanks.
Are you not worried about contaminants entering the brake fluid reservoir?
Hey Nadim Zaidi, thanks for watching my video. Yes I am worried about contaminants entering my brake fluid reservoir that is why I work inside a shop to make sure there isn't to much floating around, if this video helped you please help me and subscribe.
I replaced my front brake pads and rotors my brake light keep flashing n beep but idk where my brake fluid is in my Volkswagen Passat 02
Hey Erin Kilpatrick thanks for watching my video. Have you had a chance to check the brake fluid level?
Hi bro! I have the exact same problem, but my fluid level is good, even tried with it above Max level and no difference. Do you think that the sensor may be broken?
Hey CatalynnBboy thanks for watching my video. You may want to make sure your fluid is at the recommended level per you owners manual. Also you need to scan the car for stored trouble codes, this will give you an idea why your light maybe on. Please share what stored codes you have, please and thank you.
Hey CatalynnBboy that is awesome information thank you for sharing. Could help a lot of people.
Thank you once again.
Might be the floater inside the reservoir got stuck. Stick your gloved finger and try to move it up and down gently
@@eduardoangeles4412 That is an awesome tip thanks a lot!
Does this work in a Passat 2002 V5?
Hey Zak Makaveli thanks for watching my video and for the great question. I would always check your brake fluid and brakes if you are getting a brake indicator light. Please share an update if your brake fluid is low and you have a blinking brake light, thanks a bunch.
@@WheelsTips thankyou for replying
My pleasure hope it helps.
I have a 2013 golf and the brake lights always go on and off and says ‘brake service failure’. I’ve had all my brakes changed too
Do you think it’s cos I don’t have that oil? It’s currently at Volkswagen now but don’t want them to charge me thousands if it’s something I can do myself
Greetings Johanfor lols thanks for watching my video. I would check with the people who did the brakes. It is best to have a professional look at it if you are not sure what is going on. It is best practice to scan the entire vehicle for faults, check your fluids and figure out why you lost fluid. Please share an update on your diagnostics.
It is your brakes so be tend to the issue rather quickly.
Mines beeping. Is it still safe to drive alittle?
Thanks a bunch for watching my video and taking the time to ask a question. Personally I would not drive even a little if your fluid is good and the float to the fluid is not stuck, you may have a serious issue with your brakes. Please share an update, thanks.
@@WheelsTips I think it was just my fluid bc I drove it for a while then and it was fine
It only did that briefly for me once.
Thanks a bunch for watching and taking the time to comment. You may want to check why you lost or are low on fluid, please share an update, thanks.
I have an issue where my handbrake is registering as engaged when it is not. Handbrake is all the way down. Brake light in dash stays on.
Hey Renderance thanks for watching my video. Good change you have a bad switch somewhere, you should scan the car for faults to help narrow down a situation like this. Please let me know what you end up finding in your diagnostics.
Did you get around to fixing this? If so, would you mind sharing? I have the same exact issue. Thanks!
thats the same problem on mine. did you get to fix it?
what fuse # is for that red break light
Anyone get a solution to this??
Mine was full , still makes the noise
Hey Jonathan Ortiz thanks for watching my video. If the fluid was not low and you are still getting the sound you have a different fault in the system. It is best to get a full system scan to check for stored codes. Please update once you check that. Sometimes it’s as simple as the sensor for hand brake position.
What was the fault?
Hey Isack Hernandez if you have fluid and still beeping it is best to scan the car for faults, also try to move the float around to make sure its not stuck. Please share an updated diagnostics, thanks.
@@WheelsTips I moved the float around and I was able to disengage it. All is well. The fluid looks like it needs replacing.
@@isackhernandez3691 Great thank you, for the follow-up greatly appreciate it, this will definitely help others, thanks again.
You need to just service your brakes and replace the pads and not just put fluid because then it will spill out when you do change the pads if you just add fluid. Just a thought.
Thanks for watching my video and taking the time to comment. It is always best practice to fully maintain your brakes and service then accordingly. Many VW’s even have brake pad sensors to let you know when the brake pads need service. As for my situation the fluid needed to be topped off for the beeping to go away. Thanks a bunch for taking the time to share your opinion.
I fill the brake fluid and the same s..t ... on vcds no fault error ... i check the fuse all good...
Hey catalin jumperuu, thanks for watching my video. If you are certain that your level sensor is working in the fluid reservoir, maybe you can check value on VCDS. If all that is in tact then, I would send out my ABS module ( just the electronic part) to get tested. Places that re-manufacture these units also test them for a bench fee. It is not that hard to take out moderate skill level. Please get back to me on your findings. If you need more assistance with who can do that work let me know it is not a shop just a business that deals with electronics you can mail your unit to. Please consider subscribing to me it would help me a lot, thanks.
I have a problem with abs sensor on left wheel i have a electrical problem i will change the sensor and i will say you i hope tha abs senzor is problem
Ok the ABS speed sensor should definitely throw a code or you can just look at the VCDS for value change and if it is responding. BUT if you have no stored codes likly not the sensor, unless you recently got a code for speed sensor.
which fuse you checked for that break light on the dash
@@kevingonzalez9193 there is no fuse directly linked to the brake light on the dash - i know because i yanked out all "BRAKE" labelled fuses and still had the light on.
My Volkswagen does the same shit, but it usually happens when I’m driving, but my abs pops up too. It goes from whatever speed I’m going to 0mph.
Obviously check your fluid levels, but in your case you may have a bad wheel speed sensor. The only way to truly get a good diagnostic is to have a scan tool.
Hey Ramzi Tarbouche, in my point of view, the fault is most likely your abs module. Depending on your year, make and model the job maybe easy or a bit more difficult to remove. Now I do not know how mechanically inclined you are so whether you will fix yourself or a shop. It is the abs module that needs to be removed and best thing is to send it to a remanufacturer and have them rebuild it there is a great company in Massachusetts, I do not advertise for anyone so I will not mention by name but a simple remanufacture VW abs module will bring up that business. Keep in mind if they rebuild it you save a lot of money, it is most likely just the ABS controller not the whole hydraulic unit.
KEEP IN MIND the dealer will most likely not offer you this option you need to go to a shop who is willing to do this. Let me know what you do I am very interested.
Hey Ramzi TARBOUCHE there are remanufactures everywhere all over the world just search VW abs module remanufactured Canada. The great thing about remanufacturing is there is no programing. You may have to initialize the ABS but that is very easy if you get a VCDS, which I recommend if your working on your own car, it will save you money and you will have a dealer level tool, meaning you can do everything yourself. You can find them on the bay or buy it from Ross tech.
I do not recommend a used ABS unit and be very careful even if you find a new unit for cheap on the bay, often times the application will be correct but the hardware and software version will be different and you will not be able to program it and waste money.
My Volkswagen 2018 is the same since 2 or 3 days ago. So, is it brakes fluid?
Hey Jeffrey Rojass If it is a 2018 you should have full warranty on the car I would get it check by the dealer.
Hey Jeff Rojass thanks for the follow-ups I was just curious if you still had the 2018 Volkswagen and if so how do / did you like it or not? Thanks for any follow-ups.
@@WheelsTips Hello, sorry the car is no longer mine.
@@jeffrojass5305 Got it thanks for the update.
Do I add the same fluid if I have an MK4 tdi Golf?
Hey Nick Bobrinskiy, absolutely super dot 4. If you want to do a brake flush I recommend a power bleeder to do the job well. If this helped you please help me and consider subscribing, thanks.
How did you take off the top
Hey Bob Jim thanks for watching my video. It has been a while since I was around that car, can not tell you I exactly remember.
Fluid level like the brake fluid?
Hi Erin Kilpatrick thanks for watching my video. Yes, brake fluid I believe I show which one in my video.
Mine is happening too
Thanks a bunch for watching my video and taking the time to comment. You may want to check the condition of your brakes, whether you need pads, and whatnot. Please share an update, thanks.
I got this on my 2002 audi a6
Thanks a bunch for watching my video and taking the time to comment. I would check your fluid levels and see if your brakes need work. Please share an update, thanks.
@@WheelsTips I looked at the resevior and it looks like the brake fluid is fine. It also happens intermittently and more likely in cold mornings.
If you have fluid and your float in the reservoir is working properly, you may want to have the system checked for a failing part. Please share an update, thanks.
@@WheelsTips I topped off the fluid and that appears to have solved the problem
Not my car still light is on
Thanks a bunch for watching and taking the time to comment. Good chance you need to check your actual brakes to see if you have a bigger issue. Please share an update, thanks.
The solution should be check for leaks ore do a Brake job. Never just Fill it up 🙂
Hey Danni Iliasoff thanks for watching my video. I appreciate the input, irrespective of those things you mentioned you still need to add fluid for the beeping to stop. This video is me sharing my experience of how I shut the light off. Thanks again for sharing your idea.
@@WheelsTips that's okay 👍🙂
Glad we could learn from each other.
lol your cute!
Hey SRH Solocam thanks for watching my video and for the kind words, hope the video helped.
Bruh, ok ppl most of the time it's nothing this deep. If your electric button and it's light on the dash are just flashing and pressing the button won't do anything. holding your break pedal down and the electric button at the same time till it resets and both stop flashing does the trick.
So
1- hold break pedal down
2- hold electric break button down while still holding break pedal down. Hold both down till the light on the button and dash stop flashing.
3- it should stop flashing and the electric break light on the dash will be on to say that the electric break is on, as it normally would, some cars you can even hear it come on. Then u should be able to press the button again to take the electric break off like normal. Done
Thanks a bunch for sharing that information! Very helpful.
I accidentally discovered if you hold that electronic button down for 20 seconds (stopwatch time) it activates this error as well. It’s the easier to test option imo. I’d start there and work your way down.
My 2011 Jetta just started doing this yesterday, scared me to death, I checked my brake fluid and it’s filled up, the damn light only comes on when driving and it’ll continue to flash
Thanks a bunch for watching my video and taking the time to comment. If the light continues to be on, you should have it checked by someone who understands the system. Please share an update, thanks.
Same issue… breaks and rotors on all four tires changed two months ago… keep getting this “check brake pad and brake light on” while driving popped the hood there is fluid… getting it checked on Friday 😢
Hope all is well! What was the cause of your issue? Brake pad sensor? Please share an update, thanks.
Clean your motor
Thanks for watching my video and taking the time to comment, greatly appreciated. Hope I was able to help with your VW brake light flashing, enjoy the car.