CarLearner Neutral Newbie August 19, 2021 Share August 19, 2021 My VW Jetta 2014 model recently have "brake servo failure" with 3 error signs shown (photo). Now this sign came out every time after engine starts. In march 2021 VW Singapore quoted me replacement of ABS/EDL Control Unit for $3,974, of course I refused to do so. Anyone can offer your solution? ↡ Advertisement 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beregond Supersonic August 19, 2021 Share August 19, 2021 24 minutes ago, CarLearner said: My VW Jetta 2014 model recently have "brake servo failure" with 3 error signs shown (photo). Now this sign came out every time after engine starts. In march 2021 VW Singapore quoted me replacement of ABS/EDL Control Unit for $3,974, of course I refused to do so. Anyone can offer your solution? go to a outside ws and check how much loh??😁 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
badlammy 6th Gear August 19, 2021 Share August 19, 2021 Go to WS specialised in vag cars and scan to diagnose. Pray it's speed sensor issue instead of abs module issue, ~$125+ vs ~$2500+. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Watwheels Supersonic August 19, 2021 Share August 19, 2021 (edited) 1 hour ago, CarLearner said: My VW Jetta 2014 model recently have "brake servo failure" with 3 error signs shown (photo). Now this sign came out every time after engine starts. In march 2021 VW Singapore quoted me replacement of ABS/EDL Control Unit for $3,974, of course I refused to do so. Anyone can offer your solution? What are the warning lights on the right gauge? Cannot really see clearly due to over exposure. I am guessing, left to right, abs warning light, traction control warning light and the brake warning light. Do you experience any brake problems like unresponsive braking response or need extra effort to press on the brake pedals? Usually this is the part that is giving you abs and braking issues. Looks something like this. I think this is what the authorize workshop suggested you to replace. The price quoted should be part and labour inclusive. You can look for other workshops to quote you. The diagnosis from the authorize workshop should be spot on. It is just that their price is on the higher side. Alternatively you may search among the scrapyards for the used part but the no good thing is you dunno how long a used part will last. Edited August 19, 2021 by Watwheels 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
CarLearner Neutral Newbie August 19, 2021 Author Share August 19, 2021 @Watwheels Thanks for advise. I checked that 3 signs are relating ABS, low brake fluid. During March 2021 (at VW SG) servicing already top up brake fluid. Earlier the sign came out on & off but now every engine starts. The brake disc & brake pad was changed in March and the braking works as normal without problem. Just wonder will it cause serious road saftey? Anyway will get workshop to repair. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
CarLearner Neutral Newbie August 19, 2021 Author Share August 19, 2021 @badlammy Thanks so much! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
kobayashiGT Internal Moderator August 19, 2021 Share August 19, 2021 1 hour ago, CarLearner said: My VW Jetta 2014 model recently have "brake servo failure" with 3 error signs shown (photo). Now this sign came out every time after engine starts. In march 2021 VW Singapore quoted me replacement of ABS/EDL Control Unit for $3,974, of course I refused to do so. Anyone can offer your solution? you take the same exact quotatiton and look for a 3rd party workshop, it should be half of what they quote you. Need to do ah. brake don't play. Will cause accident one. 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
CarLearner Neutral Newbie August 19, 2021 Author Share August 19, 2021 @kobayashiGT thanks. 😀 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Xers007 Supercharged August 19, 2021 Share August 19, 2021 (edited) @CarLearnerThere is a thread also on brake servo failure but on Touran. Maybe same issue as yours. https://www.mycarforum.com/forums/topic/2710851-vw-touran-fault-code-brake-servo-failure/ or go scrapyard see have a not, might be much cheaper. Edited August 19, 2021 by Xers007 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
t0y0ta Supercharged August 19, 2021 Share August 19, 2021 2 hours ago, Watwheels said: What are the warning lights on the right gauge? Cannot really see clearly due to over exposure. I am guessing, left to right, abs warning light, traction control warning light and the brake warning light. Do you experience any brake problems like unresponsive braking response or need extra effort to press on the brake pedals? Usually this is the part that is giving you abs and braking issues. Looks something like this. I think this is what the authorize workshop suggested you to replace. The price quoted should be part and labour inclusive. You can look for other workshops to quote you. The diagnosis from the authorize workshop should be spot on. It is just that their price is on the higher side. Alternatively you may search among the scrapyards for the used part but the no good thing is you dunno how long a used part will last. Yah this guy translates your leg pressing on the brake pedal into actual hydraulic pressure on the brake pistons. When detect loss of traction it will automatically release the brake pressure, that is where people hear the ABS pulsing during emergency. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ER-3682 Twincharged August 19, 2021 Share August 19, 2021 Time to change Car,next will be DSG Kaput....7 Years VW,Very Worry... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Simpleman 1st Gear August 19, 2021 Share August 19, 2021 6 hours ago, CarLearner said: My VW Jetta 2014 model recently have "brake servo failure" with 3 error signs shown (photo). Now this sign came out every time after engine starts. In march 2021 VW Singapore quoted me replacement of ABS/EDL Control Unit for $3,974, of course I refused to do so. Anyone can offer your solution? I had ABS & ESP lights on intermittently recently. Outside workshop replaced ABS sensor. Suggest you find a workshop to resolve the issue. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ct3833 Supersonic August 19, 2021 Share August 19, 2021 1 hour ago, ER-3682 said: Time to change Car,next will be DSG Kaput....7 Years VW,Very Worry... Now I understand why at one point jetta was selling like hot cake but now there are few left on the road. Or I am wrong? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ct3833 Supersonic August 19, 2021 Share August 19, 2021 (edited) 8 hours ago, CarLearner said: My VW Jetta 2014 model recently have "brake servo failure" with 3 error signs shown (photo). Now this sign came out every time after engine starts. In march 2021 VW Singapore quoted me replacement of ABS/EDL Control Unit for $3,974, of course I refused to do so. Anyone can offer your solution? Did you check the quote to see what will be replaced ? It is either they will be replacing a lot of components because they are not sure , or, they are replacing them as a preventive measure, or, they are not sure, so just replace everything along the error chain, or, they grind their knife very sharp to slaughter their customers. Like other bros have suggested, go get a outside workshop, will be a lot cheaper. You can also ask them, what are the corrective replacements and what are the preventive replacements that can be eleiminated. Ask them to explain(justify) every recommended replacements. Edited August 19, 2021 by Ct3833 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zxcvb Turbocharged August 19, 2021 Share August 19, 2021 (edited) 7 hours ago, Ct3833 said: Now I understand why at one point jetta was selling like hot cake but now there are few left on the road. Or I am wrong? Because VW Europe scrapped the Jetta in 2017 due to low sales. Same fate as the Scirocco as well. But US and China still selling the Jetta. The China Jetta (named Sagitar) looks really good and premium. Too bad they don’t make right-hand drive. Then there’s the VW Vento (polo sedan) made in India for local market and sold in Malaysia which never made it here. Edited August 19, 2021 by Zxcvb Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
CarLearner Neutral Newbie August 20, 2021 Author Share August 20, 2021 @Ct3833 You're right! VW W/S appointed many service Changineer. You know other than I paid for my last servicing, they quoted a list of parts to be replaced, total costs $9,800 after 30% off on parts price. Thanks I learnt a lot from you guys! 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mkl22 Supersonic August 20, 2021 Share August 20, 2021 (edited) 11 hours ago, Ct3833 said: Did you check the quote to see what will be replaced ? It is either they will be replacing a lot of components because they are not sure , or, they are replacing them as a preventive measure, or, they are not sure, so just replace everything along the error chain, or, they grind their knife very sharp to slaughter their customers. Like other bros have suggested, go get a outside workshop, will be a lot cheaper. You can also ask them, what are the corrective replacements and what are the preventive replacements that can be eleiminated. Ask them to explain(justify) every recommended replacements. ya. VW just say replace 1.all brake sensors 2. All calipers 3. ABS module and pump, 4.brake vacuum booster. 5. brake pedal and rubber pad 6. brake pads, and rotors for sure problem will be solved.hahaha Edited August 20, 2021 by Mkl22 1 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jamesc Hypersonic August 20, 2021 Share August 20, 2021 If TS don't want to repair and wants to sell the car I give him a good price. VW is a very safe car and people say if you going to crash you should crash in a VW. I will give the car to my MIL. ↡ Advertisement Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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