beep beep beep

**gaffy** · 09-03-2008,01:28 AM

my 98 tdi somtimes beeps three times,there are no warning lights on the display. anyone know why?

**ini** · 09-03-2008,09:33 AM

Could be an ABS control/sensor fault.

**gaffy** · 09-03-2008,12:10 PM

would there not be a message on the display

**ini** · 09-03-2008,03:33 PM

Do all the warning lights illuminate during the ignition self-test?

Have you checked the level of brake fluid, or checked for a worn pad?

Are the beeps all the same length and tone?

I would have thought that you should get a warning light for brake problems.

It would be a good idea to check for DTC's with vagcom.

**gaffy** · 09-03-2008,03:53 PM

all lights come on. beeps same length and tone. all levels ok. had low level on power steering when i got car and warning came up on central display, also when brake light bulb went.

**ini** · 09-03-2008,05:00 PM

The only problems that will give 3 beeps from the dash are brake system, coolant and oil pressure, but these should all be accompanied by a warning light.

Does your car have the DIS trip computer?

not sure on all the beep meanings, but i always thought it was:

1 beep for a non-serious 'yellow' warning ( fuel, temp, washer fluid, bulbs, speed, voltage etc)

3 beeps for a serious 'red' warning (brakes, coolant, oil etc)?

4 beeps, alarm siren backup battery weak.

**gaffy** · 10-03-2008,11:17 AM

it has trip computer between clocks forfuel consumption, time driven,radio channel etc.a few times when starting a big red warning comes on. this goesw out after a couple of flashes.it has never come on whilst driving. have not checked brake pad wear. would this be a red warning?

**ini** · 10-03-2008,04:21 PM

Yep, that is most likely it.

You should be able to check with the red button on the instuments.

**kris_lpgcars** · 11-03-2008,08:43 PM

on my old a4 I had 3 beeps without any signals and only 1 way to find out is the VAG toll
interior monitor and check for fault codes
will be a few ...... enjoy.... Power of TDI

**GTIJoe** · 02-09-2009,06:33 AM

I have the same problem on my golf mk5, upon ignition i get 3 beeps from the dash and its been driving me crazy. A couple of times during ignition the car would make clicking noises so i thought it would be a power/battery/starter problem. I checked the battery after and noticed a buildup of salt on the battery, im guessing that was the problem. I cleaned the salt off with some hot water and a brush and its been about 2 days now i havent heard the beeps anymore.