ABS Code C1242

[ljmonnin12]

I had my car in the shop to have both front hubs replaced. Which is what i thought was the only thing wrong. Turns out I was wrong. My car is throwing C1242 which is a faulty motor pack assembly. I have no idea what that is, how much it costs or anything. Any advice on maybe how to fix it or something? Anything would help. Thanks.

[dsmuts]

Does that mean the abs module needs replaced?

[SlowNA06]

Sounds like it needs a rebuild to me. $150. No big in the grand scheme.

[ljmonnin12]

Where can I get it rebuilt at? I know there is module master, but they don't fix 97 modules.

[SlowNA06]

Oh. Ooh. Uh.
Take a picture of your module for us. We'll tell you what it is. Module Master has their pictures and car years all borked. We won't lead you astray.

Also worth checking out: http://www.cheapabs.com/vrsaab.html

[BillBoost37]

Junkyard.. Say $40 for a used one.

[SlowNA06]

Junkyard.. Say $40 for a used one.

Which is awesome if you're that strapped for cash, except that stock ones break... in five years, or next week - you never know. Rebuilds should never have an issue again.

[BillBoost37]

I've seen my share of new parts going back quick as well. There's no way to know when something goes bad, new or used. Just saying..the world isn't perfect. Why pay more than needed for an older car repair.

[ljmonnin12]

I have no idea.

[ljmonnin12]

Ok. I have another question too.... What is variable steering?.... And do I have it?

[SlowNA06]

Is magnasteer on your RPO sheet?

[dsmuts]

Open your trunk and look on the lid. That is your rpo sheet but i forget the code it's supposed to have for magnasteer.

[ljmonnin12]

Ok. I'll check it out.


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[Scottydoggs]

FE3 is one of the codes, nv7 also i think for the rpo's for magnasteer. if you no longer have a sticker, (under you trunk lid) look under your car at the rack and pinion where the steering shaft hooks up,(drivers side) there will be a wire leading up to the back of the engine, if its there you have magnasteer.

[ljmonnin12]

So if I have it that means I have variable steering?


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[Scottydoggs]

yes sir.

[ljmonnin12]

NV7 was present. Thanks for the help.


-ljmonnin12

[dsmuts]

having issues with the rack too?

[ljmonnin12]

The rack?


-ljmonnin12

[dsmuts]

The steering rack. I just assumed that because you were asking about magnasteer.