2005 Durango ABS Control Module Fits

[xcelr8]

Guys, I searched hard for a replacement ABS control after opening mine and cutting thru wires thinner than a hair...that are laser soldered. Anyway, I came across a 2005 Dodge Durango ABS controller. It sure looked the same. Took a chance and bought for 100. I'm sure they can be found for cheaper and for other years.

It fits and works perfect.

[xcelr8]

Another comparison shot.

[xcelr8]

aaaannnd another shot.

[Gussie2000]

Good job and excelent info

[89Vette]

Did a salvage yard actually "part-out" and ABS controller -- to provide only "half" the brains? Seems like an unusual find.

Is the part # in the pic above?

[xcelr8]

Did a salvage yard actually "part-out" and ABS controller -- to provide only "half" the brains? Seems like an unusual find.

Is the part # in the pic above?

No partout. This is how they are sold. At least in my searches. I sifted thru hundreds to find a model that fit.

[atilla_the_fun]

You need to post the part number, the years it fits and whether this was for 4x2 or 4x4 model. Lets not leave posts half answered! =)

[xcelr8]

yeah, it's for a 4x4...I figured everyone should know they must match that. As for part number, the one that it came with should suffice...the one written there. If not, just match on year...or visually.

[RickOKC]

AWESOME! I nominate you for this year's forum hero!

My bro-in-law (owner of an import repair business) is going to help with a little research tomorrow to see if he can find out if they all use the same ABS module. When looking up the '05 Durango, I'm seeing there are 3 different engines, 2wd, 4wd, with and without traction control.

[blacksambo]

Great sluething! Merlin will be miffed (Only joking, he's the first one to tell you if there is a cheaper route.).

[xcelr8]

I'm glad you guys are interested. Here's the link I bought it from...plenty of part numbers in the photos...

http://www.ebay.com/itm/170884212724...84.m1497.l2649

[89Vette]

So when you were talking about cutting "hair-like" wires, did you actually try to pull the coils(?) from the controller? I'm assuming the "hairs" run to the pinned contact panel?

[xcelr8]

So when you were talking about cutting "hair-like" wires, did you actually try to pull the coils(?) from the controller? I'm assuming the "hairs" run to the pinned contact panel?

No, this was once I cut the plastic panel away to try to get to those two wires that need to be resoldered. There's a pic in one of the responses. I used a dremel (someone said use a box cutter...utterly impossible, IMO). There's a gel that someone else wrote "protects" the circuit board. It does not. It keeps hair-like wires in place.

Anyway, while cutting the plastic covering to get to the circuit board, I must have cut into these wires (multiple magnifying glasses are needed to see them). They are soldered via laser.

[VX4EJR]

OK, just to be clear...is it safe to say that the Antilock brake black plastic circuit "brain" part (as pictured in the Ebay auction xcelr8 bought) could just be unscrewed/removed in our VX's while under the hood and then replaced with a new one, such as the 05 Durango module, and that could potentially give ABS back and work?
Please, someone chime in and give feedback, details or confirmation.

[blacksambo]

This is a great thread.