Thread: ABS Issue

abs module is not cheap!

Originally Posted by m1sterb0b

I took it in, got it scanned for 39 bucks. It shows that "random" codes were coming up. The mechanic said that the sensors looked really good, and since both traction control and abs were messing up that its most likely an ABS Control modual (the brain that controls the ABS). If its not that, then its going to be the abs module it self.

Now, I know where the abs module is (its right next to the master cylinder) but where is the control module. How much will each of these parts cost?

Whoa....you paid the guy $39 and he didn't even give you a description of the codes that it is throwing? Not to mention that anytime a wheel bearing or sensor goes bad, it will throw on the ABS and TC lights since the TC relies on the readings from the sensors to work properly. So a bad sensor or bearing will shut down the TC.

But regardless, it will still have codes set that he should have gave to you, because that is what you paid him to do. Then you can do your own research and find out what is going on. But now, you paid him to give you his opinion. And I wouldn't put too much weight in just one opinion, yours, mine, or anyone's.

Originally Posted by m1sterb0b

I took it in, got it scanned for 39 bucks. It shows that "random" codes were coming up. The mechanic said that the sensors looked really good, and since both traction control and abs were messing up that its most likely an ABS Control modual (the brain that controls the ABS). If its not that, then its going to be the abs module it self.

Now, I know where the abs module is (its right next to the master cylinder) but where is the control module. How much will each of these parts cost?

Don't know if this will help or not....my car is a 2003 and yours is a 97, when I had to replace my ABS module the controller/computer was bad.
The unit itself is the pump and the controller and they are bolted together.
The pump is aluminum with the brake lines attached and the controller is black with a wiring harness attached.
You can see in the pic next to the intake, the label that says "for assembly only" with RB and a barcode below that......that black plastic houses the controller of the module the wiring harness is on the bottom .



It is an expensive part that the dealer wanted more than $1,500.00 for the entire unit.
I tell everybody that has had an ABS module issue here call Ed Morad he sells used GP parts and he might have a replacement for you....I paid $175.00 shipped to my door and that price was for the entire unit, pump and controller.
I don't know what the module for a 97 looks like but it should look very similar I would think.
Hope it helps you