Vendor for ABS module rebuild
09-05-2016, 06:21 PM
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Vendor for ABS module rebuild
Pulled out the ABS module and want to get it rebuilt. I am finding a few vendors online that rebuild the module...
few on ebay for $150'ish...
cheap abs for $99
module master... i think about $300
ofcourse if everything remains the same, it comes down to price.
Has anyone used any vendor in the past that they can recommend? specifically does anyone have experience with CHEAP Bosch 5.3 ABS REPAIR VW Passat Audi A4 A6 A8 S4
few on ebay for $150'ish...
cheap abs for $99
module master... i think about $300
ofcourse if everything remains the same, it comes down to price.
Has anyone used any vendor in the past that they can recommend? specifically does anyone have experience with CHEAP Bosch 5.3 ABS REPAIR VW Passat Audi A4 A6 A8 S4
09-06-2016, 08:46 AM
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I used CheapABS. It was $250 but they offer a lifetime warranty with it, which is worth it.
They were easy to deal with and quick with getting it fixed. I highly recommend them.
The only downside is the RTV gasket maker they use to re-seal it smells terrible. I didn't want to use the HVAC without putting it on recirculate. After two weeks of heat cycles the smell is gone though.
They were easy to deal with and quick with getting it fixed. I highly recommend them.
The only downside is the RTV gasket maker they use to re-seal it smells terrible. I didn't want to use the HVAC without putting it on recirculate. After two weeks of heat cycles the smell is gone though.
09-07-2016, 04:14 AM
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I used CheapABS. It was $250 but they offer a lifetime warranty with it, which is worth it.
They were easy to deal with and quick with getting it fixed. I highly recommend them.
The only downside is the RTV gasket maker they use to re-seal it smells terrible. I didn't want to use the HVAC without putting it on recirculate. After two weeks of heat cycles the smell is gone though.
They were easy to deal with and quick with getting it fixed. I highly recommend them.
The only downside is the RTV gasket maker they use to re-seal it smells terrible. I didn't want to use the HVAC without putting it on recirculate. After two weeks of heat cycles the smell is gone though.
How long did it take to get your module back?
09-07-2016, 08:02 PM
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Note: You can still drive your car without it. There will be some major differences though:
-Your speedometer won't work.
-Odometer doesn't count miles.
-The Servtronic steering valve doesn't engage, making it harder to turn when going slow.
-The transmission shifts funny, it doesn't know when to downshift when slowing down so it waits until it has to (800rpm in my case for every gear)
-The fuel gauge goes crazy as it can't compensate for turns going at specific speeds (I saw fluctuations of 150+ miles and a quarter tank both ways)
-Lots of lights on the dash, obviously ABS and the parking break don't work.
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09-08-2016, 06:05 AM
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It took as long as i wanted to pay for shipping. They only had it for a day before it was on its way back.
Note: You can still drive your car without it. There will be some major differences though:
-Your speedometer won't work.
-Odometer doesn't count miles.
-The Servtronic steering valve doesn't engage, making it harder to turn when going slow.
-The transmission shifts funny, it doesn't know when to downshift when slowing down so it waits until it has to (800rpm in my case for every gear)
-The fuel gauge goes crazy as it can't compensate for turns going at specific speeds (I saw fluctuations of 150+ miles and a quarter tank both ways)
-Lots of lights on the dash, obviously ABS and the parking break don't work.
Note: You can still drive your car without it. There will be some major differences though:
-Your speedometer won't work.
-Odometer doesn't count miles.
-The Servtronic steering valve doesn't engage, making it harder to turn when going slow.
-The transmission shifts funny, it doesn't know when to downshift when slowing down so it waits until it has to (800rpm in my case for every gear)
-The fuel gauge goes crazy as it can't compensate for turns going at specific speeds (I saw fluctuations of 150+ miles and a quarter tank both ways)
-Lots of lights on the dash, obviously ABS and the parking break don't work.
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09-20-2016, 09:34 AM
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I just called BBA Reman. They quoted me $350 to repair my module, & $45ea. way for overnight shipping. That seems a little "steep" to me.
I think I'll see what CheapABS will do.I
I think I'll see what CheapABS will do.I
09-21-2016, 07:51 AM
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CheapABS is $259+ overnight shipping charges.
However, BBA Reman has an eBay listing for $159 only. It's 55% reduced from their original price for a Bosch 8.0 repair. So, they may get my business yet! Lifetime warranty also.
However, BBA Reman has an eBay listing for $159 only. It's 55% reduced from their original price for a Bosch 8.0 repair. So, they may get my business yet! Lifetime warranty also.
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09-21-2016, 01:35 PM
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