I followed these directions "http://jagrepair.com/ABSModuleRepairs.htm" to repair the ABS Module. After the repair the Trac not available and ASC not available warnings went out so I fixed something but the ABS light is still on. Does the ABS light have to be cleared or do I have another problem?

I'm assuming I still have a problem... If so, does anybody know of a good affordable ABS tool that I can scan it with? I remember reading a post on here about one that you plug in to your Android phone but I can't find it now.

2000 XKR

Thanks
--Ryan

 

If I remember correctly when I repaired mine, it took driving a few miles before it went off.

Have you driven it? It will be safe and your brakes will work, just without ABS if it is still faulty.

If that doesn't work, time to search threads for the other issues that would cause this. You will find tons of threads on the subject.

 

That's great to hear! No I haven't driven it yet. Pouring down rain and tornado warnings today, not a good time to drive a vert. Let's hope it goes off after a few drives...

 

What DTC is logged in the module?????????????

You might be fixing some part that is not broken and ignoring the real problem.

The fault clue will be logged as a C code in the module.

bob gauff

bob gauff

 

+1

 

I wouldn't make that mistake. I had the codes read in the past which pointed to the module. Sure enough when I opened the module the connections were broken. After I repaired the module the ASC/Trac not available messages went away so I definitely fixed something.

My OBDII scanner doesn't read ABS codes so I don't know what the DTC code is. The only place I know that can read them for me is over an hour away and not open until Mon. And that's why I asked if anybody had recommendations for an affordable ABS tool...?

Thanks for the responses!!

 

Ryan,

By ABS light you mean the little yellow icon, not an "ABS not available" message, right?

If so, and you have no " ... not available" messages, I think you're done. The icon should go dark after a little driving. At least that was the pattern when clearing problems on my '01. Good luck.

 

Assuming the original fault is now fixed(and there are no other faults) the ABS light will go out when the car is driven and exceeds(from memory) 12mph.

 

Dennis07: That's correct, just the icon. The not available messages disappeared as soon as I put the repaired module back in.

batroute: Great, sounds like I just need to drive it! Will do soon....

 

SOLVED!! Sure enough, I got a little ahead of myself with this thread. I just wanted to let everybody know after I pulled it out of the driveway and got to "12mph?" the ABS light went right off! The good old ABS module solder repair fixed it right up.

Thanks everybody.

 

Congrats! It always feels great when one of those annoying little lights goes off for good, doesn't it?

 

Good job. This fantastic forum comes to the rescue once again....