Volkswagen New Beetle. Manual - part 673

Brake pad wear indicator light -K32- 

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If the brake pad wear indicator light -K32- -1- does not go out after ignition is switched on and test 
sequence is completed, or it lights up while driving, then the malfunction may be: 

-a- The brake pads can be worn out 

Check the front and rear brake pads. 

See FRONT DISC BRAKE PADS and REAR DISC BRAKE PADS . 

-b- There is a malfunction in the activation of the brake pad wear indicator light -K32-. 

Fig. 47: Identifying Brake Pad Wear Indicator Light -K32- 
Courtesy of VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA, INC.

 

2003 Volkswagen New Beetle GLS 

1998-2004 BRAKES Anti-Lock Brake System - New Beetle

  

ABS warning light -K47- 

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If the ABS warning light -K47- -2- does not go out after ignition is switched off and test sequence is 
completed, then the malfunction may be: 

-a- Voltage supply is below 10 Volt. 

-b- There is a malfunction in the ABS. 

The anti-lock brake system remains switched off with an ABS malfunction -b-, but the brake system 
remains fully operational. 

-c- Since the last time the vehicle was started there was a temporary speed sensor malfunction. 

In the case of a sensor malfunction -c-, the ABS warning light -K47- will extinguish after restarting the 
engine and attaining a speed of above 20 km/h (approx. 13 mph). 

-d- The connection of instrument cluster to ABS control module (w/EDL) -J104- is interrupted. 

-e- Instrument cluster is faulty. 

Fig. 48: Identifying ABS Warning Light -K47- 
Courtesy of VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA, INC. 

Warning lamps -K47- and -K118- 

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If the ABS warning light -K47-, -2-, goes out, but the warning light for brake system -K118-, -3-, remains 
on, then the malfunction may be: 

-a- The parking brake is applied. 

-b- The brake fluid level is too low. 

-c- There is a malfunction in the activation of the warning light for brake system -K118-. 

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If the ABS warning light -K47- -2- and the warning light for brake system -K118- -3- light up, the ABS 

 

2003 Volkswagen New Beetle GLS 

1998-2004 BRAKES Anti-Lock Brake System - New Beetle

  

system is faulty and the EBD (Electronic brake pressure distribution) is not functioning. 

Fig. 49: Identifying Warning Lamps -K47- And -K118- 
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ASR/ESP control lamp -K155- 

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If the stabilization program ASR/ESP control lamp -K155- -4- does not go out after ignition is switched 
off and test sequence is completed then the malfunction may be: 

-a- Short to positive in ASR/ESP button -E256-. 

-b- There is a malfunction in the activation of the stabilization program ASR/ESP control lamp -K155-. 

-c- The ASR/ESP has been switched off via button -E256-. 

There is a malfunction present which exclusively affects the safety systems of the ASR/ESP. The 
ABS/EDL and EBD safety systems of the vehicle remain fully functional. 

If stabilization program ASR/ESP control lamp -K155- flashes while driving, the ASR or ESP 
system is regulating the system. 

WARNING:

After the ABS warning light - K47- and warning light for brake 
system -K118- have lighted up, it is possible that the rear wheels will 
lock up earlier.

 

2003 Volkswagen New Beetle GLS 

1998-2004 BRAKES Anti-Lock Brake System - New Beetle

  

Fig. 50: Identifying ASR/ESP Control Lamp -K155- 
Courtesy of VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA, INC. 

ABS SYSTEM COMPONENTS ON FRONT AND REAR AXLE 

ABS SYSTEM COMPONENTS ON FRONT AXLE, REMOVING AND INSTALLING 

1. ABS speed sensor 

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Before inserting sensor, clean mounting hole inner surface and coat with lubricant G 000 650  

2. Wheel bearing housing  

3. Hex socket head bolt, 8 N.m (71 in lb)  

4. Splash plate  

5. Hex bolt, 10 N.m (88 in. lb)  

6. Wheel bearing 

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Replace each time after removing  

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Pressing out and in 

See WHEEL BEARING (WHEEL BEARING HOUSING INSTALLED 

7. Phillips-head screw  

8. Brake disc  

9. Wheel hub with rotor 

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Pressing out and in 

NOTE:

Removing and installing ABS system components is identical for FS III and FN 3 
brake calipers.

NOTE:

The following list refers to items in Fig. 51 .

 

2003 Volkswagen New Beetle GLS 

1998-2004 BRAKES Anti-Lock Brake System - New Beetle