just been for a quick drive sorted the abs issue now this had appeared on the dashboard. what does it stand for?

this is a wind up right??

if not what about the handbrake light perhaps

Yeah sounds like hand brake switch maybe sticking or low brake fluid level sometimes puts them on

ah right, could be low brake fluid like james said, have you got brake pad wear sensors as it could be those

checked all of that level is fine all new pads last month anyway. the hansbrake isnt sticking as the car rolls freely.

um tis a bit queer, would have said it was something to do with the brakes myself, might be worth checking the cables haven't got anywhere or it could be something to do with the abs just cos the lights gone out don't mean the faults gone, faulty sensor or just diry on it

the abs light is still on anyway bump to guy or tiz.

Is it on the instrument display (top half of the middle block) or the red matrix display (where it displays 'luggage compartment open' etc)?

yea thats the one.

well mine is all one thing because its an early mk4. more towards the bottom though.

Try having a look here...

http://www.vwaudiforum.co.uk/forum/showthread.php?t=66495

Cant personally see it being the MAF sensor (that'll cut your cars power down intermittently and only lights up the Engine management light), but it could be an oil pressure problem.

In that thread people mention it being a faulty brake sensor and someone else mentioning they have the lights too and that VAGCOM pointed out it was a faulty wheel speed sensor.

Hmmm, odd one this. I'll have a little look around for you, but its most likely a faulty brake sensor imo. Makes more snese that it would be.

Having said that, Mk4's pop up warning lights like an xmas tree so could be anything really....