ABS light (443) for two weeks and then it fixed it self?

LOB · Post by **LOB** » 17 Nov 2019, 02:03

I had the lights for ABS/Tracs on for about two weeks, VOL-fcr diagnosis gave code 443, pump motor. I sprayed som electronic cleaner on the harness to the ABS module but the light stayed permanently on. I tested the pump motor and it worked. Two weeks later, about the same day I ordered a refurbished ABS unit, the light went away and has not reoccurred for a week. The ABS unit was refurbished 3-4 years ago and the guys at the shop who fixed it was surprised it malfunctioned again. So what do you recommend? Saving some $ (or rather kronor) returning the "new" ABS unit to the shop or change the one that is working for the moment because the fault will eventually come back? The only thing I've done is testing the ABS pump motor and heard it running.

Richard_TD · Post by **Richard_TD** » 17 Nov 2019, 04:01

It's likely that the solder joints inside the ECU have failed again. It will have temporarily worked itself into a position where it's making contact but I think the problem will return. My light came and went several times before I fixed it.

I'd guess it's the 2 pin plug at the bottom left of the unit here.

You can see the failed solder joints in the top left of the inside view, you might see it better in the full-size version https://live.staticflickr.com/8724/2818 ... 2051_o.jpg

There isn't an "after" picture because I was using 20 year old solder and it wasn't pretty, but the repair has held for three years so far.

LOB · Post by **LOB** » 19 Nov 2019, 02:18

Yes, I guess your right. The fault will eventually come back. I'll replace the ABS module. Thanks for your advice!

Post by **Clemens** » 19 Nov 2019, 06:05

Problems in cars rarely ever cure themselves. This being said, give it a shot and try to resolder the module. It is fairky simple.
If it works and you can return the new unit, you saved yourself a few hard earned kronors.

Post by **erikv11** » 19 Nov 2019, 07:12

The Service light on my 850 wagon "burned out" years ago, like 5 years ago. Every once in a while it starts working again, and it will light up every morning for a couple weeks and then be dark for another 50 weeks or whatever. Did it again this month. Intermittent conductivity is not unusual for electrical faults.