VW Polo 2008- ABS control module

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Fri 4 Mar 2016 16:12
VW Polo 2008- ABS control module - tomp

Hi All, my Polo just got this diagnosed with this probelm and comes whopping £1100 repair bill. ANy idea why it cost so much? Would it be worth buying a used part?

Its done 80000 miles and I guess is worth around 2500-3000. I drive around 15k a year do you think its worth ditching or sticking?

Edited by tomp on 04/03/2016 at 16:23

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Fri 4 Mar 2016 17:30
VW Polo 2008- ABS control module - Oli rag

There are some specialists around who repair this type of control unit, bba reman are one of them. Should be a lot cheaper than the price quoted, although they will need it for a few days.

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Fri 4 Mar 2016 17:35
VW Polo 2008- ABS control module - elekie&a/c doctor

Could you possibly give more info as to the exact nature of the fault,as VW offer a repair programme of certain parts of the abs module at a lot less cost.

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Fri 4 Mar 2016 17:47
VW Polo 2008- ABS control module - tomp

I got a photo from diagnostics and reads the following:

MAXIDIAG-

01316

ABS control module

static - interrogate fault memory

I did call the vw dealership at they quoted the above 1100 price.

Whilst driving the ABS light came on, and power steering and spedo went to zero. When restarting all warning lights when out and its reoccured a few times intermittently.

Edited by tomp on 04/03/2016 at 17:50

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Fri 4 Mar 2016 17:48
VW Polo 2008- ABS control module - tomp

thanks I'll ask them for a quote

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Fri 4 Mar 2016 18:04
VW Polo 2008- ABS control module - elekie&a/c doctor

Could be a possible wiring or connection issue.Have these been tested?wiki.ross-tech.com/wiki/index.php/01316

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Fri 4 Mar 2016 18:24
VW Polo 2008- ABS control module - tomp

I believe so

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