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Level Control System Indicator Lamps

Indicator Lamps 

Fig 1: Identifying Level Control System Indicator Lamps
GWWN45-10172Courtesy of VOLKSWAGEN GROUP OF AMERICA, INC.
Item Designation
1 Traction Control Indicator Lamp -K86-
ASR/ESP Control Lamp -K155-
2 Brake pad wear indicator lamp -K32-, installed in different locations
3 ABS Warning Lamp -K47-
4 Brake System Warning Lamp -K118-

Brake Pad Wear Indicator Lamp -K32- 

-a- brake pads may be worn.

Check front and rear axle brake pads/linings. Replace worn brake pads/linings.

-b- There is a wiring malfunction. Refer to "WIRING DIAGRAM"

ABS Warning Lamp -K47-

-a- : Voltage supply is under 10 volts.

-b- : There is a fault in the ABS.

WARNING:

The ABS system shuts off if there is malfunction -b- in the system, however the standard brake system remains fully functional.

-c- : there was a periodic wheel speed sensor malfunction since the last vehicle start.

In this case the ABS indicator lamp will go out after the engine is restarted and the vehicle speed exceeds 20 km/h.

-d- : The connection from the instrument cluster to the ABS control module -J104- is interrupted. Refer to"WIRING DIAGRAM"

-e- : The instrument cluster is faulty.

ABS Warning Lamp -K47- and Brake System Warning Lamp -K118- 

-a- Parking brake is engaged.

-b- Brake fluid level is too low (warning lamp blinks).

Three warning tones will sound after switching on the ignition.

-c- There is a malfunction in the wiring to brake system warning lamp. Refer to "WIRING DIAGRAM"

WARNING:

After ABS warning light and brake system warning lamp light up, rear wheels may lock prematurely when braking.

Traction Control Indicator Lamp -K86- 

There is a malfunction present which only affects the ASR. The ABS and EBV systems on the vehicle remain fully functional. Refer to DTC Memory, Checking.

-a- : Short to positive (+) in ASR/ESP Button -E256-.

-b- : A malfunction in activation of traction control indicator lamp "WIRING DIAGRAM"

-c- : The traction control was turned off by the ASR/ESP button.

NOTE:

If the traction control indicator lamp blinks while driving, ASR system is operating in regulated mode.

-a- The traction control indicator lamp is faulty. Perform an electrical test.

ASR/ESP Indicator Lamp -K155- 

There is a malfunction present which only affects the ASR/ESP. The ABS/EDL and EBD safety systems are still completely functional. Check DTC memory.

-a- : Short circuit to positive (+) in ASR/ESP button -E256-.

-b- : Malfunction in the actuation of ASR/ESP indicator lamp. Refer to "WIRING DIAGRAM"

-c- : ASR/ESP system was turned off by the ASR/ESP button.

NOTE:

If ASR/ESP indicator lamp flashes while driving, the ASR or ESP systems are regulating the system.

-a- The ASR/ESP indicator lamp is faulty. Perform an electrical test.