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ABS Pump Repair

ABS Pump & ABS ECU Module repairs for most makes and models with a fast turnaround and Lifetime warranty. No programming required on own-unit rebuilds and replacement exchange units available if your unit is not repairable. We use genuine OE parts when remanufacturing ABS units to ensure all rebuilds meet & exceed OE specifications.

Below are some of the common failing ABS units which we are repairing on a daily basis. Call us today on 0203 815 9441 for a quote.

07 Mar, 12

BMW Common ABS Pump (ESP Fault) – Brake Pressure Sender / Sensor Switch Failure

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BMW BRAKE PRESSURE TRANSDUCER FAULT

You might have heard about the common BMW Brake Pressure Sensor fault, which is a fault within the ABS Pumps' ESP system or even, you may be experiencing this type of fault with your own unit. The Brake Pressure Sensor (ESP fault) is not restricted to just BMW's, in fact we are seeing customers especially from the VAG group (Volkswagen, Audi, Seat & Skoda) and also customers with Mazda's and Ford cars. If you own a BMW you will notice…

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01 Mar, 12

Vauxhall Zafira 1.9 CDTi DPF Removal Service

Posted in DPF Removal, Opel, Vauxhall, Vauxhall / Opel Posted by:
Opel Zafira DPF Blocked - DPF Removal Service

Removing the DPF on the Vauxhall Zafira is a great way to prolong the life of the engine, turbo and other mechanical components. Even if it hasn't already blocked up! When the Diesel Particulate Filter (DPF) does eventually block up on the Vauxhall Zafira. It can become so severe that the vehicle will lose all throttle response and cut the engine out. This will be because the engine cannot breathe with the DPF being completely blocked. The excess back pressure…

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19 Nov, 11

Common ABS Pump (ESP Fault) – Brake Pressure Sender / Sensor Switch Failure – On Ford / Mazda & Volvo

Posted in ABS, Audi, BMW, Citroen, Ford, Honda, Mazda, Mitsubishi, Peugeot, Renault, Seat, Skoda, Suzuki, Vauxhall / Opel, Volkswagen, Volvo Posted by:
C1288 Brake Pressure Sensor/Transducer Fault Ford Mazda Volvo ABS Pump

We did an article some time ago with reference to the Common ABS (ESP - Brake Pressure Sensor Faults) For Volkswagen, Audi, Seat & Skoda and were overwhelmed with the interest we've had. In fact, our records show that particular article alone is receiving on average 1.5Million hits a month. It's interesting to see that the same part is used in other makes of vehicle and in this case, we're referencing to the Ford, Mazda & Volvo range. They have…

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20 Feb, 11

Mercedes Sensotronic brake-by-wire SBC ABS Pump System Failures

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Mercedes Sensotronic Brake Control (SBC) ABS Pump

Sensotronic Brake Control (SBC) ABS pump systems are commonly found on higher end Mercedes such as the E-Class, SL & CL Class, CLS etc.. the SBC Sensotronic ABS pump is a brake-by-wire system and Mercedes Benz were one of the first vehicle manufacturing companies to apply this system to cars. How It Works The Brake-By-Wire Sensotronic Brake Control (SBC) system is quite different to the conventional hydraulic abs braking system because it doesn't have a brake servo at the reservoir…

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18 Dec, 10

Volkswagen (VW) Touran Common ABS (ESP) Fault – Brake Pressure Sender / Sensor Switch Failure

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Exchange Units Kept In Stock

The Volkswagen (VW) Touran has many common failures and unfortunately they're not quick easy fixes either. The most common failures that we are seeing on a weekly basis are: ABS Pump (ESP - Brake Pressure Sensor Fault) Diesel Particulate Filter (DPF Blocked) For DPF faults the best solution is to have the Diesel Particulate Filter (DPF) completely removed. For more information on this, check out our dedicated DPF Removals article. The ABS Pump fitted to later models of the Volkswagen…

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10 Aug, 10

Common ABS (ESP) Fault – Brake Pressure Sender / Sensor Switch Failure – Audi / Mazda / Mitsubishi / Seat / Skoda & Volkswagen

Posted in ABS, Audi, BMW, Citroen, Ford, Honda, Mazda, Mitsubishi, Peugeot, Renault, Seat, Skoda, Suzuki, Vauxhall / Opel, Volkswagen, Volvo Posted by:
C1288 Brake Pressure Sensor/Transducer Fault Ford Mazda Volvo ABS Pump

The Famous Brake Pressure Sensor ABS Fault The ABS Pump control module is a very common fault for owners of VW's, Audi's, Skoda's & Seat's but also all other makes including Mazda, Mitsubishi, Honda and BMW. All suffer with the common ESP system fault. The fault is detected by having the ESP light illuminated on the Dashboard Speedo and also the "ESP OFF" switch will be illuminated too. Pressing the "ESP OFF" switch will have no effect. If you've had…

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19 Jul, 10

Audi TT Quattro ABS Pumps & Modules Repaired

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Audi TT Quattro ABS Controller Module Pump Repairs

The Audi TT is fitted with (most commonly) a BOSCH ABS pump & controller, also known as ECU or Module. We've found that the most common faults with these is no communication and fault codes such as P1649 which relates to data bus / data link communication errrors from the ABS control module. So far on these units we've repaired the following faults: No Communication Data Bus / Data Link Errors (P1649) ABS Light On Dash Juddering When Braking The…

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17 Jul, 10

Audi & Volkswagen (VW) Bosch 5.3 ABS Pump & Controller ECU Common Faults & Repairs

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Audi VW Volkswagen Passat ABS ECU

A very common fault on practically all VW's & Audi's is the ABS pump and controller module failing. We repair all types of ABS pumps & controller modules but this blog post in particular is about the very common Bosch 5.3 unit which is seen commonly failing on the following vehicles: 1996 - 2001 Audi A4, A6, S4 1996 - 2001 VW Passat When it fails, the ABS light will appear on the dash and the most common faults with…

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11 Jul, 10

Audi ABS Pump & Controller ECU Common Faults & Repairs

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Audi ABS Pump Failures Repaired

Almost all vehicles are now fitted with ABS (Anti-Lock Braking System) and TCS (Traction Control System) to give us better stability of the vehicle. When these units fail, it doesn't always render the vehicle non-drivable, however, it can make it unsafe to drive because believe it or not the on-board computers are constantly working to keep the vehicle moving steadily especially at higher speeds. In some cars you can't really feel the difference on day-to-day driving on local roads but…

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