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Originally Posted by dangerdred

I did nothing with VCDS other than scan for errors. I thought the pressure bleed with the engine running was enough to push fluid through the ABS pump, no?

I'm starting to think it may be the ABS module or maybe pump, as the pressing of the brake pedal almost down to the stop a few times when stopped at lights etc.

To be honest, I have no idea how these ABS systems work, so I was just following the instructions given in the relevant PDFs about bleeding the brakes, which included the procedure to bleed the ABS unit itself, after bleeding all the individual brakes.

It does sound as if the ABS unit is maybe on its way out, with the way it first locks the brakes and the way you could unlock them, but odd that no codes are shown.

Buying one off eBay is probably the 'cheapest' option, but you need to ensure that you get one with the exact same part number. The downside to this is that you're buying a 15 year old part. Your suggestion of getting your existing one reconditioned with a warranty will be more expensive, but worth it in the long run.