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Is it Ok to drive with the ABS pump disconnected please T5?
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Post Options Post Options   Thanks (0) Thanks(0)   Quote T5 TDI Quote  Post ReplyReply Direct Link To This Post Posted: 04 Feb 20 at 08:45
It means that you would have no ABS to help you if you lock a wheel up, just normal braking.  I wouldn't do it for more than a quick test.  In this case he doesn't have to drive the van anyway.  

You are going to cause multiple codes while you are testing so it's best to have VCDS available.  But the OP already has many incorrect dash lights and probably codes.   He also lives in Ecuador so he might not have too many handy garages for a more studied diagnosis!      
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FYI, not in Ecuador! I’m in Johannesburg SA
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Originally posted by T5 TDI T5 TDI wrote:

It means that you would have no ABS to help you if you lock a wheel up, just normal braking.  I wouldn't do it for more than a quick test.  In this case he doesn't have to drive the van anyway.  Thanks T5 :o)

You are going to cause multiple codes while you are testing so it's best to have VCDS available.  But the OP already has many incorrect dash lights and probably codes.   He also lives in Ecuador so he might not have too many handy garages for a more studied diagnosis!      
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