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Yes, It was the ABS Module

Drbower

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I recently had the same problem with my VS statesman, i purchased a second hand ABS module for $20.00 dollars and found it very easy to replace. However once i had replaced it i experienced the same problems. All my lights are still flashing.

When i turn the car on the lights do not flash until i turn my head lights on or start anything electrical in my car. If i start to drive the car it drives about 10 metres and then just randomly stops (all lights still flashing). After a few attempts the car goes ok although all lights still flash. Seen as though i have replaced the ABS module i am lost for what else it could be... Connection? BCM? anyone else got any ideas that might be able to help me?
 

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I recently had the same problem with my VS statesman, i purchased a second hand ABS module for $20.00 dollars and found it very easy to replace. However once i had replaced it i experienced the same problems. All my lights are still flashing.

When i turn the car on the lights do not flash until i turn my head lights on or start anything electrical in my car. If i start to drive the car it drives about 10 metres and then just randomly stops (all lights still flashing). After a few attempts the car goes ok although all lights still flash. Seen as though i have replaced the ABS module i am lost for what else it could be... Connection? BCM? anyone else got any ideas that might be able to help me?

Sounds more like you have a power issue than a module issue. Check your alternator connection, apparently there's a connector on it that commonly comes loose on the VS. Also check your earths and make sure your battery posts and clamps are nice and clean.
 

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i have the same problem by the sounds of it. all my dash lights stay on like abs, trac contr, oil, engine light etc also my temp gauge doesnt read.
could replace the module fix that by any chance?
i took it to a local auto electrician tyo put it on the computer, but they couldnt access my cars computer at all
 

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Thanks Kart Racer, i will check out the earths and alternator connections, i hope it is this simple.
 

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i have the same problem by the sounds of it. all my dash lights stay on like abs, trac contr, oil, engine light etc also my temp gauge doesnt read.
could replace the module fix that by any chance?
i took it to a local auto electrician tyo put it on the computer, but they couldnt access my cars computer at all

It does sound like the problem that i am experiencing, do you still drive your car? ifso does it stall when you drive it. I am getting a mechanic out this weekend so anythin i learn from him ill post.
 

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Went through the ABS module saga 12 months ago.Took module off myself and sent to Specialised Automotive Electronics in Parramatta NSW(ph 0423399286) The bloke was a champ to deal with had it back in a week and I am in country W/A.It was $190 total and HE PAID THE FREIGHT.Not long after that my BCm module failed so I sent that to him which he had a go at but said he wasnt confident it would work and so charged me nothing and AGAIN returned it at HIS expense.
Help like this is hard to find Give him a call.
 

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Sounds more like you have a power issue than a module issue. Check your alternator connection, apparently there's a connector on it that commonly comes loose on the VS. Also check your earths and make sure your battery posts and clamps are nice and clean.

Kart Racer, i owe you a beer. After prodding at the wire connected to the alternator and pouring hot water over my terminals the car is running as good as new. Mate you just saved me $110.00 call out fee for Auto Elec and $22.00 per 15 minutes..... who knows how long it would have taken him to find the problem.

Absolute legend.
 

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Went through the ABS module saga 12 months ago.Took module off myself and sent to Specialised Automotive Electronics in Parramatta NSW(ph 0423399286) The bloke was a champ to deal with had it back in a week and I am in country W/A.It was $190 total and HE PAID THE FREIGHT.Not long after that my BCm module failed so I sent that to him which he had a go at but said he wasnt confident it would work and so charged me nothing and AGAIN returned it at HIS expense.
Help like this is hard to find Give him a call.

Hey mate sounds pretty impressive great customer service and all. But you can easily get a working ABS module from a wreckers for less - i recently paid $20.00 and the abs module seems to be working fine. Car Wrecker & Car Parts – Troubles Wrecking always has provided me with excellent service and quality parts and i believe they can send anywhere in Australia, they are also reasonably priced. Also if they dont have the part your looking for they can hunt it down for you. Just for future reference.
 

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I was told by autolecky mate that its a common fault at 140000kms plus and that a second hand one will probably do the same thing unless from low km vehicle.said he had replaced several with simalar odo readings,just trying too help sorry
 

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I have had the same Problem, but today i fixed it , it is dead easy it took 1 hour from start to finish, all you do is remove the modual from the car, once removed there is a lid on the black plastic, you do not try to separate the plastic from the metal just the plastic top cover from the plastic surround, you have to prize it off as it is glued do it slow and steady so you dont smash it.
once removed you wil see a heap of pins sticking up, these are what go wrong they look lik the pins are spot welded together and allthough you cant see it they break contact.
i got a soldering iron and solder them all together, its tricky as the pins are big like the tab on your fuses, once you solder them together again re install, Problem solved
the pins have to be heated quite a bit due to there size so just make sure you have joined the big tab and the smaller one together and that should solve your problem.
Cheers , shane
any questions [email protected]

by the way i am a diy guy and a really poor solderer, so you dont need to be an expert to do this
 
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