Re: A3 red control light - what does it mean
 

robert wrote:
> Dnia 24-07-2006 o 23:24:03 Peter Bell <peter@invalid.org.uk> napisa³(a):
>
>>> If you wait you could ruin your engine or risk an accident.
>>>
>>> Really!
>>
>> Except that's not a CEL. I think it's a brake warning (low pads/low
>> fluid, or something), or handbrake (parking brake) left on?
>>
>
> it has something to do with the brakes. fluid level is ok, and i was
> told that there are no sensors on the pads so i wonder what this could
> mean (unless i was told wrong).
> i don't have a manual, so can't check what that means. could anyone look
> up for me in the manual and tell me what it says on blinking brake
> warning? i would really appreciate it.
>
>
>
> regards
> rob
My 99 A3 has pad sensors. Suggest you take the wheels off and check the
pads and sensor leads. Mine only has a sensor on the nearside (left- UK)
front wheel.