rrskier

On my 2.7L 2004 Allroad I have experienced an interment warning light problem, which I have been unable to duplicate when at my dealership. Upon startup, hot or cold, the dash warning lights come on then go off as normal. Then after some seconds the self-leveling suspension light, the electronic stabilization program (ESP) light and the ABS brake light come back on and stay on until engine is shut off. Upon restart the lights come on as normal but shut off and stay off. Always the same three lights. The operator’s manual says the ESP light will come on when the ABS system light comes on. But why is the leveling system light coming on?

joeyvaz

I believe this is the symptom of a faulty brake switch. From what I understand it is relatively inexpensive and easy to replace. Search and you shall find.

exJuno

It happened to me 2 times, both times in heavy snow when i was rocking the car. But when i left car off for like 10 minutes everything was back to normal.

05allroad

X2 on Brake Light switch.

$20 says a VAGCOM scan shows something similar to this:

Address 03: ABS Brakes Labels: 8D0-907-389.lbl
Part No: 4Z7 907 389 A
Component: ABS/ESP allrad D66
Coding: 06497
Shop #: WSC 02335
VCID: 4A90E8FD5C39

1 Fault Found:
00526 - Brake Light Switch-F
27-10 - Implausible Signal - Intermittent

uber_ar

x3 Brake light switch (at the pedal)

Look here for how to replace it

http://allroadfaq.com/main/index.php...layout=default

whiteyAR

Mine has showed the 3 lights on 5 or 6 times but the last time was about 2 months ago. Is my switch likely to fail again soon? The car had not been driven much before this so I assumed it was just because the car was being used more.

05allroad

I'd grab a new one ($20 at the dealership) and throw it in the glovebox. Read up on the install & you can swap it out pretty easily if it dies completely when you are away from home.