vw passat - brake pad warning light wont go off

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Wed 8 Sep 2010 08:33
vw passat - brake pad warning light wont go off - koiboy

light is on and wont go off i have replaced the pads checked and double checked all connections but still on . and on advice from a mate i have cut the wires and joined them but still on HELP PLEASE

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Wed 8 Sep 2010 08:41
vw passat - brake pad warning light wont go off - Peter D

This could be a fault in the instrument pod. You need to find a friendly Vag Indi with Vag Com to interrogate the system. Regards Peter

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Thu 9 Sep 2010 07:50
vw passat - brake pad warning light wont go off - koiboy

what is vag indi with vag com sorry if i sound stupid

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Thu 9 Sep 2010 08:30
vw passat - brake pad warning light wont go off - Peter D

A VW independant garage that has Vag Com diagnostics and know what they are doint. You main dealer will do it but will change a lot more like £75. Regards Peter

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Thu 9 Sep 2010 20:06
vw passat - brake pad warning light wont go off - koiboy

thanks mate i just booked it in to main dealer so will have to pay through nose but at least it will get done cheers again

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Fri 10 Sep 2010 10:17
vw passat - brake pad warning light wont go off - Peter D

Have you not got an indi in the area. The dealer is going to rip you arms off. Rgeards Peter

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