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Tue 16 Feb 2010 19:39

98 1.9 ABS warning light-diagnosis broken ABS pump - BeemerCoupe

My ABS warning light is on and this has contributed to my failed MOT. The garage says it requires a new ABS pump (a new one is 1042, the car is proably worth 1300!!). Can I get a second hand one and can anyone reccomend where from and who would be willing to fit one in the Cheshire area?? Any idea what this would cost?

Edited by Dynamic Dave on 17/02/2010 at 00:04

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Tue 16 Feb 2010 21:28

98 1.9 ABS warning light - diagnosis broken ABS pu - elekie&a/c doctor

I would get your existing unit repaired.This is a fairly common failure on this model .It is not the pump at fault,but the electronic circuit board that it is attached to.Contact Avilec ,car electronic sevices.They are in Cowes ,Iow.hth

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Tue 16 Feb 2010 21:35

98 1.9 ABS warning light - diagnosis broken ABS pu - BeemerCoupe

thanks for that. i have taken it to an auto electrician too and they both say a new pump is whats needed. shall i get another opinion? ps - isle of white is a bit of a trek for me!

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Tue 16 Feb 2010 21:39

98 1.9 ABS warning light - diagnosis broken ABS pu - elekie&a/c doctor

Get them to remove the unit from the car and send it to the people I have suggested.They usually do a 48hr turn around service.hth

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