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Question: Changed brake pads - trouble lights won't go off

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mramos, 6 Cylinder, Fort Collins, CO, July 20, 2009, 21:16
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My husband changed the brake pads on my passat and now the Stop, Brake Fault, ABS, ATR, Service Manual and Emergency Brake lights won't go off. He's double checked everything that he can think of with no success. PLEASE HELP!!

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    Bret Bodas August 28, 2009, 10:12
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    These cars have a problem with the ABS Control Module, and normally I would point to that. Did the lights come on right after replacing the pads? I would double check that the wheel speed sensors are installed correctly and the wiring is not damaged.

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    mramos, August 30, 2009, 09:47
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    Thanks so much for your response. I will have him check this.

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    Visitor, July 25, 2010, 09:52

    check for broken wire brake pads. fluid could be low,not all the four brakes are pressure right. try bleeding all four brakes.

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