Hi.
This is the first time I've owned (or leased, anyway) a car with ABS and traction control. I have the 2003 Passat GLS with 5 spd.
Sometime ago, I had to stop suddenly and slammed on the brakes. The car suddenly shook Violently then stalled. I do not remember pressing the clutch so that would explain the stall out.
Did the car shake violently because it was still in gear and I did not use the clutch to return the gear to neutral? I believe this is the case.
The violent shaking scared the S*** out of me!!
It's winter in New England and sometimes whenever I suddenly hit an ice patch on the road, I press Both the Clutch and brakes simulateously. The car no longer shakes violently!
Also, I remember reading many times from various sources that if I feel the brakes Pulsing hard during braking, do NOT relive the brake but Keep the foot down! This feedback is the ABS working!!
Well, I now know that the ABS works but does it have to be so ... HARD and Jerky?
Does anyone have any experiences they would like to share re: ABS and manual transmissions?
Thank you!
Mz