ABS code

Post by **atxf4i** » 11 Dec 2009, 17:44

Hello all,
I'm having issues with my ABS/TRAC light on my 95 turbo. Once I hit around 18 mph the lights usually come on. Sometimes, they don't, but usually I hear the ABS kick, and then the lights come on.

I pulled the codes and am receiving a 443. I thought that code was for the ABS relay - but after I put a new relay in, clear the codes and go for a drive, the lights come back on and the error code 443 comes back.

Any other thoughts? My cruise control doesn't work - don't know if it ever did, but wasn't sure if it was related. Probably not - but will through it out there.

Thanks,
Dale

Post by **Ozark Lee** » 11 Dec 2009, 19:15

The 4-4-3 code says that the pump has failed. That may or may not be true. The pre-'96 ABS systems are quite robust but the modules on those models can fail as well and give you a false reading. The good news is that, since the older versions rarely fail, they are quite cheap. I have seen the entire underhood systems, including the module, for under $100.00 on eBay.

...Lee

jaredNYC · Post by **jaredNYC** » 06 Jan 2010, 10:27

My ABS module failed. There are quite a few sources of info on this but basically you'll need a module ($350 or less at FCP Groton) and a torx socket ($3.00). I replaced my module in less than 1 hour. I'm not a mechanic. Problem solved. ABS and traks working fine. I just tried to skid on my mountain road this weekend and everything works fine. Get it fixed. You never know when you're going to need those anti-lock brakes.

Post by **BEJinFbk** » 06 Jan 2010, 10:56

I've seen a few of these with really nasty insulation on the motor leads.
Sometimes the the insulation cracks away entirely! If that's the case,
your module may be seeing a short on the output to the motor.

Look for two 14 gauge wires, a couple of inches long, that run from
the module to the motor. Be sure that they're looking good.

Post by **atxf4i** » 06 Jan 2010, 11:17

I replaced the modulator and relay - drove around the block, the ABS and TRAC lights came back on.

On Lee's advise (Thanks!!), I bought a used pump, relay and mod off ebay (it was all together). After putting it in - problem solved. No codes or lights - ABS and TRAC work.

I'll check the old unit to see if it could have been a while..it wouldn't have been the first time I went fishing with a bazooka.

Bring on the slick roads!

Post by **BEJinFbk** » 06 Jan 2010, 12:28

Sounds like almost as much fun as Weeding your Lawn with a Cruise Missile.

Glad to here you got it fixed. ABS can be a real lifesaver!