Here is a photo of what I experienced today.

I've never gotten it before, and the word BRAKE was flashing. I got it on my way to school.

On my way home from school, and I drove about an hour all day total, it never came back on.

Really odd.

 

possibly a faulty brake switch? my traction control light continusoly lit up and vanished, changed the brake switch, now no more. but make sure with others to confirm

 

alright. any guess is as good as mine.

it has gone away and i have never seen it again (i realize it's only been about a day or so but still for it to be on for 10 minutes then to not see it again was really strange.)

 

Check your fluid level.

 

I had the same issue and the cause was a bad abs wheel sensor. You should check for the code because that's how I found that out.

 

You're right, I think that code will pop out with any OBD II scanner so no need for a VAGcom.

 

I'm thinking it may be the sensor as well because I got the display on my dash AGAIN today on my way to work.

With that said, four hours later I start my car, and those lights no longer appear, LOL. I'm not sure if I should take action. It's kind of hard for me to bring it to a mechanic or shop during the week because of work and school. Also, it would be hard to explain the problem due to the fact the lights only come on sometimes.