Abs control module

[terry3blue]

I'm sure this has been asked before but I didn't find what I was looking for in the search. My ABS and traction control light stay on and neither works when their on so I'm pretty sure its the control module. Question is how much are they what's the cheapest place to get a new one, and does the computer have to be programmed to accept the new one. And a part number would be helpful. Is the modular valve separate from the control module. Thanks for any info.

[DSG2003Mach1]

if the abs has any issues the traction control goes off.

It could be as simple as a dirty or faulty sensor, Id get it checked with an ABS code scanner (standard code scanner wont do it) and get a better idea before going that route as a new one isnt cheap

[terry3blue]

my abs aint working at all.

[DSG2003Mach1]

if the abs light is on, it wont work at all...if one sensor goes out, it shuts the whole thing down. Do you mean it will not communicate with a scanner thats meant to read ABS codes? If so then ya, the abs unit is very possible. If you search someone had listed a place that would repair them

The sensors can get crud built up on them over time, this can cause them to stop reading or a sensor can be bad.

itd be worth your time to check into the sensors before going through the time/trouble to replace the computer

[mach1z]

Check the wires behind the wheel up front. If your car is lowered enough and you taking crazy U-turn your front wheels could rub the fender cover and the wire behind it in half. Ask me how I know

[ginols]

first of, check the abs wheel sensors and connections to see if damaged or dirty. . .next, both abs pump and module are connected together so check if any damaged to connections. . .if not, then its the internal of the abs module only and not the pump. . .buy a used one (COBRA marking) because a new one needs calibrating from the dealer. . .you can remove the module from the pump while attached to vehicle then install used module back on. . .check out youtube video on how to do it. . .I installed a used module on my mach just recently and it works perfectly now. . .you can do it just have some patient and bit of time, any questions just let me know, gl man

[terry3blue]

Had my computer scan and my abs control wont communicate with my computer. So i ordered a used one off ebay and changed out the module and not the valve body. Well, that didnt work guy said he had some more so I guess ill exchange it. It was one for a cobra.

[ASH302]

my ABS light has been on since 2008, haven't had to worry about state inspection, when i finally got moved back to Texas the shop i was at the guy told me that i needed to get it fix to get a sticker, well didn't fix it, but did get my sticker
i've been meaning to check mine and see whats up. lazy
but i believe i'm going to have to replace the sensor,
one of these days i'll get to it

ASh

[DSG2003Mach1]

Originally Posted by terry3blue

Had my computer scan and my abs control wont communicate with my computer. So i ordered a used one off ebay and changed out the module and not the valve body. Well, that didnt work guy said he had some more so I guess ill exchange it. It was one for a cobra.

the cobra unit should work if the unit is ok. Mine wont communicate with the scanner either, hope the next one does it for ya

[ASH302]

So is ebay the best place to buy one of these or is there some other place that is better?

ASh

[DSG2003Mach1]

there was some place with a site where you could either buy one of theirs or send yours in to be repaired (or buy a repaired one, send yours in as a core, something like that) I know its been covered somewhere before

[ginols]

the problem with our abs module and in most cars is the internal wiring thats soldered together are substandard and it breaks;hence, it must be taken apart and soldered very well. . .i would not try to do that yourself. . .get one (cobra abs module) from a wrecking yard or ebay and install it yourself. . .thats what i did. . .any question in the install le me know, gl

[WNTAMACH1]

Does anyone have a pic? I need to check my wires. Mine has been on for 2 years lol.

[03mach03svt]

Originally Posted by ginols

first of, check the abs wheel sensors and connections to see if damaged or dirty. . .next, both abs pump and module are connected together so check if any damaged to connections. . .if not, then its the internal of the abs module only and not the pump. . .buy a used one (COBRA marking) because a new one needs calibrating from the dealer. . .you can remove the module from the pump while attached to vehicle then install used module back on. . .check out youtube video on how to do it. . .I installed a used module on my mach just recently and it works perfectly now. . .you can do it just have some patient and bit of time, any questions just let me know, gl man

Hi, about ready to order one from ebaym need to replace mine. When you say buy a used Cobra one, do you mean a 2003/2004 Cobra? Thank you.