Was the abs module ever corrected

[Solitude]

I think Etl recently did this.. may check with him first

[etlsport]

I think Etl recently did this.. may check with him first

i pulled a used module from a wrecked vx for 100.. i installed it myself in about 45 minutes with help for 15 to bleed the brakes.. even if it fails 20 times.. still cheaper than the dealership

[BlackVXer99]

My abs light came on recently, but i feel no difference in the braking. I am under warranty still for a few thousand miles so I may take it in just to be safe. what do you guys/gals think?

When it needs to be replaced (the ~$3000 job), is there a noticeable difference in braking?

[Tone]

If the ABS light is NOT flashing, it is typically only a sensor or wiring to sensor issue and ABS WILL continue to operate correctly. IF the ABS light is flashing, it is the control module and ABS will NOT be working correctly. In TX, you can pass a safety inspection with the light lit as long as it is not flashing and/or the brake warning light on the dash is not on.

Also, if you have NOT been flushing your brake fluid regularly (at least every two years) it is probably dark or black and will over time destroy the module under the hood.

[BlackVXer99]

Great thanks for the heads up tone!. Where should i start as far as troubleshooting is concerned? When it first came on, It would only come on every now and then, depending on the length of the trip. But now for the last 500-1000 miles, its been on constantly.

[etlsport]

i replaced my module recently.. i didnt notice a huge difference in braking performance.. maybe a very slight decrease in stopping ability in extreme situations (60-0) but my vx still stops plenty fast

[albarosa1116]

If the ABS light is NOT flashing, it is typically only a sensor or wiring to sensor issue and ABS WILL continue to operate correctly. IF the ABS light is flashing, it is the control module and ABS will NOT be working correctly. In TX, you can pass a safety inspection with the light lit as long as it is not flashing and/or the brake warning light on the dash is not on.

Also, if you have NOT been flushing your brake fluid regularly (at least every two years) it is probably dark or black and will over time destroy the module under the hood.

Dear Tone and Members:

My ABS turned on for the first time, and intermittently turns off, but then returns. However it is not flashing just solid on or off. The brake warning light on the dash is never on. So I hope the ABS will continue to operate and if need be, pass CA inspection.

However, I did notice that upon starting my VX, I stopped hearing and feeling the clicking/pulsing in the brake pedal which is supposed to indicate that the ABS is checking itself?

Could this indicate that the problem is beyond a sensor or wiring to sensor issue?

Thanks so much!

[TheGanzman]

I'm not having a problem w/MY ABS (at least not YET!), but if/when I DO, I plan on sending it to THIS guy, along with $106.00:

http://stores.ebay.com/Digital-Speed...Repair-Service

He claims to rebuild 'em BETTER than new; he's got pretty damned good eBay feedback too, so I'm guessing he's got something goin' for him...

I've bought a used dysfunctional ABS module off of a VX already; if/when mine takes a crap, I'll ship this one off for a rebuild, and when I get it back, I'll be able to R&R the module(s) with no downtime; my advice is to go and do likewise...

[johnnyapollo]

That guy claims a fix for C0265 which is fairly specific - I don't believe that was one of the codes I was showing. I had talked to several of the larger rebuild shops and they basically told me the same thing - the Bosch-made parts were sealed OEM and no rebuildable - one even claimed to have tried on several and weren't able to successfully make it work. Anything is worth a try though - when you send yours off let us know how it works out.

-- John

[tysamigo]

If the ABS light is NOT flashing, it is typically only a sensor or wiring to sensor issue and ABS WILL continue to operate correctly. IF the ABS light is flashing, it is the control module and ABS will NOT be working correctly. In TX, you can pass a safety inspection with the light lit as long as it is not flashing and/or the brake warning light on the dash is not on.

Also, if you have NOT been flushing your brake fluid regularly (at least every two years) it is probably dark or black and will over time destroy the module under the hood.

Is this really true? My light is not flashing, just solid. Does this really mean that the ABS functionality is really working and I just have a sensor or wire problem?

[Triathlete]

Is this really true? My light is not flashing, just solid. Does this really mean that the ABS functionality is really working and I just have a sensor or wire problem?

My light is on solid (has been for several years) and I have NO ABS...just regular braking.

[Ldub]

Is this really true? My light is not flashing, just solid. Does this really mean that the ABS functionality is really working and I just have a sensor or wire problem?

My light is on solid (has been for several years) and I have NO ABS...just regular braking.

What Billy say...

If you can find some snow or loose gravel, try to lock em' up from about 30 mph.
If the ABS is working, (doubtful) it'll let you know...

[atilla_the_fun]

Is this really true? My light is not flashing, just solid. Does this really mean that the ABS functionality is really working and I just have a sensor or wire problem?

This is not true - the P/O also told me that it was the right front ABS speed sensor that was causing the issues (solid light ABS on all the time). I installed new speed sensor but there was no change in the dash light.

Then I found a a thread here that mentioned shorting certain pins on the OBDII port to actually visualize the ABS codes (which can't be read by the rental OBDII scanner at the local autoparts store). After following the directions on the thread the code that flashed on the dash (the ABS light flashes a certain number of times) indicated that the module was dead.

If you're ABS is solid on, you're module is the most likely cause.

If someone has a spare broken module lying around, I would love to dremel into the casing and see if there are some broken caps or resistors. It is known to begin functioning in very cold weather, only to stop once warm.

If the module can be rebuilt for 100, the issue should also be fixable by an amateur at home. If anyone has a spare, let me know.