Why is there a warning light on my Touareg?
Doing so may lead to injury when the brakes fail. The brake warning light indicates that your Touareg has detected that one of its major brake components has failed, typically detected through a loss of pressure. You’ll feel a loss of pressure that manifests itself in the form of a “mushy” brake pedal.
What to do when your Touareg brake light goes off?
If not, try replacing the bulb and see if that solves the problem. The only way to turn the brake light off is to restore proper line pressure to both brake circuits when the pedal is pushed. If your Touareg is having trouble stopping, or noticeably leaking fluid, don’t drive it. Just have it towed to a mechanic.
Where is the pressure differential switch on a Volkswagen Touareg?
The pressure differential switch measures the difference in pressure between the two circuits and will report that there is a difference by turning on your Touareg’s brake warning light. In most vehicles this switch is located in the master cylinder. You’ll see a harness plug in somewhere around there.
What does a yellow indicator light mean on a VW?
This yellow dashboard icon means one or more brake lights is burned out. When this dashboard indicator light comes up, it means you should check the brake pads. A solid yellow warning light means bulb failure is occurring. A flashing yellow indicator light means the headlight leveling or AFS is defective.
What to do if your Touareg is having trouble stopping?
If your Touareg is having trouble stopping, or noticeably leaking fluid, don’t drive it. Just have it towed to a mechanic. If you mess up fixing your engine, the vehicle does not move. If you mess up fixing the brakes, it doesn’t stop.
What does the yellow pressure light mean on a VW?
This error code means you should please refuel (you will hear a 1x audible warning). Stop—the red oil can and yellow pressure warning lights means there is no oil pressure, please turn engine OFF. See owner’s manual (you will hear a 3x audible warning) or consult your local authorized VW dealership.