MKIV Jetta - Does disabling ABS hurt the car at all

[reddeth]

In the process of replacing my wheel bearings a few days ago, I bent up the reluctor/speed sensor ring on the front drivers side. After putting the car back together, the ABS system kicks in on that wheel almost every time I stop the car. I have a new wheel hub on order, but it will take a week or so to get here, so I pulled fuse #9 from inside the car so I could at least drive it.

1) The ABS and traction light are on, and the BRAKE light is flashing, I'm guessing this is normal because I unplugged the ABS fuse, can anyone confirm this should be happening?

2) Will it hurt the car to drive it for a few days with ABS disabled?

3) Should I pull the ABS and ABS pump fuse from under the hood too, or just the #9 fuse in the cabin?

Thanks.

[mozcar78]

In the process of replacing my wheel bearings a few days ago, I bent up the reluctor/speed sensor ring on the front drivers side. After putting the car back together, the ABS system kicks in on that wheel almost every time I stop the car. I have a new wheel hub on order, but it will take a week or so to get here, so I pulled fuse #9 from inside the car so I could at least drive it.

1) The ABS and traction light are on, and the BRAKE light is flashing, I'm guessing this is normal because I unplugged the ABS fuse, can anyone confirm this should be happening?

yup
2) Will it hurt the car to drive it for a few days with ABS disabled?
nope. you just wont have the abs helping you. Welcome back to MK1 driving dynamics with more weight
3) Should I pull the ABS and ABS pump fuse from under the hood too, or just the #9 fuse in the cabin?
whatever kills the abs works

Thanks.

no.

[OddJobb]

3) Should I pull the ABS and ABS pump fuse from under the hood too, or just the #9 fuse in the cabin?

Thanks.

Just turn traction control off using the switch on the center console. That will turn it off.