Was the abs module ever corrected

[johnny010]

Was the abs module ever corrected from Isuzu? I'm asking before I drop the $3000 to do the job. If it's just going to fail again in a year or so, why spend the money? Anyone know if the issues were corrected?

[Y33TREKker]

I'm not sure you'll find a definitive answer on that one. I saw an unused OEM module on eBay quite awhile back that looked the same as ours, and was advertised as being for a VX, but when I called Merlin to verify the part number (it was a little different than the one listed in a parts book I had), even he wasn't sure about it. He just said that at times, Isuzu applied superceded part numbers to some parts, but that it was impossible to tell whether it was done because actual changes had been made, whether they had just been purchased from another supplier, or ???

[Solitude]

I think Etl recently did this.. may check with him first

[etlsport]

I think Etl recently did this.. may check with him first

i pulled a used module from a wrecked vx for 100.. i installed it myself in about 45 minutes with help for 15 to bleed the brakes.. even if it fails 20 times.. still cheaper than the dealership

[BlackVXer99]

My abs light came on recently, but i feel no difference in the braking. I am under warranty still for a few thousand miles so I may take it in just to be safe. what do you guys/gals think?

When it needs to be replaced (the ~$3000 job), is there a noticeable difference in braking?

[Tone]

If the ABS light is NOT flashing, it is typically only a sensor or wiring to sensor issue and ABS WILL continue to operate correctly. IF the ABS light is flashing, it is the control module and ABS will NOT be working correctly. In TX, you can pass a safety inspection with the light lit as long as it is not flashing and/or the brake warning light on the dash is not on.

Also, if you have NOT been flushing your brake fluid regularly (at least every two years) it is probably dark or black and will over time destroy the module under the hood.

[BlackVXer99]

Great thanks for the heads up tone!. Where should i start as far as troubleshooting is concerned? When it first came on, It would only come on every now and then, depending on the length of the trip. But now for the last 500-1000 miles, its been on constantly.

[albarosa1116]

If the ABS light is NOT flashing, it is typically only a sensor or wiring to sensor issue and ABS WILL continue to operate correctly. IF the ABS light is flashing, it is the control module and ABS will NOT be working correctly. In TX, you can pass a safety inspection with the light lit as long as it is not flashing and/or the brake warning light on the dash is not on.

Also, if you have NOT been flushing your brake fluid regularly (at least every two years) it is probably dark or black and will over time destroy the module under the hood.

Dear Tone and Members:

My ABS turned on for the first time, and intermittently turns off, but then returns. However it is not flashing just solid on or off. The brake warning light on the dash is never on. So I hope the ABS will continue to operate and if need be, pass CA inspection.

However, I did notice that upon starting my VX, I stopped hearing and feeling the clicking/pulsing in the brake pedal which is supposed to indicate that the ABS is checking itself?

Could this indicate that the problem is beyond a sensor or wiring to sensor issue?

Thanks so much!

[tysamigo]

If the ABS light is NOT flashing, it is typically only a sensor or wiring to sensor issue and ABS WILL continue to operate correctly. IF the ABS light is flashing, it is the control module and ABS will NOT be working correctly. In TX, you can pass a safety inspection with the light lit as long as it is not flashing and/or the brake warning light on the dash is not on.

Also, if you have NOT been flushing your brake fluid regularly (at least every two years) it is probably dark or black and will over time destroy the module under the hood.

Is this really true? My light is not flashing, just solid. Does this really mean that the ABS functionality is really working and I just have a sensor or wire problem?

[dietz99vcross]

Same here, solid light for a long time, no abs what so ever

[Lizardmen3477]

Kat my light has been on for id say over 5 years. I would be a donor if ya wanted to ship it my way after he fixes it Id be happy to test it for ya ; )

[VX KAT]

Kat my light has been on for id say over 5 years. I would be a donor if ya wanted to ship it my way after he fixes it Id be happy to test it for ya ; )

yeah, but I'd prolly have to pry it from your cold dead hands, huh?

[rsteinmetz70112]

I recall someone posting that they had their ABS unit repaired and that the repair worked as advertized.

[Ldub]

I recall someone posting that they had their ABS unit repaired and that the repair worked as advertized.

http://www.vehicross.info/forums/sho...80&postcount=5

[vt_maverick]

So this may be a dumb question but... can you still drive your VX with the ABS unit removed? In other words, will I be grounded for a couple weeks until I get my rebuild back?