$4,300 ABS Repair for $1,300? ~ A Fix You Won’t See at the Dealer!

[@HumbleMechanic]

I made a comment about the dealership not really being able to do this repair. Before you get too sideways, understand thats not the dealers fault. it's the system they are in and must follow. Id have made the same call if I was still at the dealer.

[@HumbleMechanic]

For the line wrenches, this is what I was thinking.. amzn.to/3PdofcU If you have a set you really like, lmk ive never dug too deep on that.

[@bluej511]

Repairing then becomes a liability I think that's the issue. I was a tech for 10 years working for municipalities in new England, had contracts for like the state police and there was very Solden we did a repair. For something that can't be bought new on older cars I can understand though.

[@djvitol7773]

Eso solo pasa en usa en Europa cambiamos el módulo electrónico sin la parte hidráulica y lo sé porque trabajo en un concesionario vw y de hecho había una campaña por esos fallos y vw pagaba toda la reparación

[@bryvr6]

Charles, I know some dealerships will do it (if the customer insists of course). Another thing I know you know about but most people dont do, locking down the brake pedal and bleeding off the pressure through a caliper, totally worth doing, way less fluid gets spilled everywhere. The first time i did one that way I was a happy boy lol

[@joehkay3529]

This happened to me on my 09 Rabbit. Dealer told me it was pretty much unrepairable by them (no communication with the module), but were honest enough to tell me it was possible to fix it. Ended up replacing the car with a '18 sportwagen with 4motion.

[@itsdavestone]

As a MK6 2.5 Golf driver, I would love more 2.5 content

[@opfekuacha6481]

As an european i was quite surprised hearing of a 5cyl in a golf. At First i thought it was VR5 but no its an inline 5 🤯 We never got theese in europe, what a shame

[@itsdavestone]

@@opfekuacha6481 its a fun Golf, especially after a few light modifications, really comes to life

[@georgehatch3396]

I have my kids in a 2.5 Golf and a 2.5 Jetta. Went that way knowing the 2.5 is considered solid. More 2.5 content please! Already used your old video to replace the leaking vacuum pump.

[@roccoracer]

My son just got his first car. It's a 2007 Rabbit 2.5 manual with 186000 miles. It still runs and drives like new. It is an awesome car. We are a VW family and I wanted to get him a VW with the best engine and transmission.

[@d_andrix1]

Couldn’t agree more on 2.5 + manual. My 07 Rabbit is sitting around 355k. It’s been all over the states and hasn’t missed a beat. Even learned to drive stick and have taught several buddies the same. Cheers!

[@moo7137]

355k? How is that even possible? In UK cars are getting scrapped at 200k since any repair will be more than the car is worth.

[@d_andrix1]

@ It’s lived a pampered life… I’d have to say preventative maintenance likely has something to do with it as we haven’t experienced any major repairs (yet!). In fact, if memory serves, we’re still on the factory clutch!

[@paulsz6194]

@@d_andrix1what? After 355K (miles )?? ! You must be really careful with that clutch…

[@d_andrix1]

@ Most if not all is highway driving, my dad commuted 400 miles/week for nearly a decade. It became my daily in high school and included many northern michigan adventures. Very clean too, only “visible” surface rust is a small patch at the lower rear driver side rocker. The hatch and one of the quarters was replaced years ago before the rust warranty expired

[@TractionCircleSimRacing]

I'm a Mazda 3 owner and I enjoy this content.

[@Ajgramaglia]

Same here. i just bought a '24 mazda 3 hatch

[@cardiacdrummer5443]

Biased comment here: I would absolutely love for more 2.5 content. This vid really makes me miss my 1999.5 5-speed Jetta. I put many hrs into it and refreshed that whole car from the bottom up. I would still be driving it if I was not forced to sell it due to starting a family and my wife couldn’t drive a manual to save her life.

[@mikebroom1866]

No idea why cars are treated as throwaway when this is the struggle it takes to keep them repaired.

[@andyhankins2017]

As a VW tech here in the uk i have replaced dozens of these modules as a approved repair from VW.

[@abhimaanmayadam5713]

I 100% want more 2.5 content. My dad has a 2012 2.5 Passat and I plan on picking up a 2.5 golf or Jetta very soon.

[@loganleclere9718]

Yes I have a 2.5 that just hit 200,000. Love to see more content

[@Novice_Mentality]

Bought a 2012 civic LX with a bunch of power steering and abs fault codes. Dealer quoted me 1k for just the part. Ended up going to the junkyard and finding a used one with the same code for $70 and fixed the issue. It pays to know these things!

[@richie302302]

Haha I hear you… 99 problems with my TDI but DPF is not one lol… nah on a serious note my TDI has very little problems. Great to see a mk6 video and this information on coding is invaluable, if I ever have a ABS problem I know what video to watch to fix it… would like to see some TDI related videos. Great video as always!

[@Mark-lz9el]

Over 4k for replacing an ABS. I have the feeling that in the USA prices are going out of control.

[@Maroco918]

The dealership is getting out of hand. This is why independent shops are thriving. We can do repairs like this and save the customer thousands

[@chucky2316]

I had one go bad on my old mazda the dealers wanted about 3k for a new one. I got it fixed by a place near Cullompton in devon for 150 quid. I'm in the uk

[@mikehannigan848]

in the late 90's Lexus put an ABS/Booster combo unit in their cars, they cost 2-4 thousand new...today(and yesterday) and usually cause total loss of brakes when they go kaput....

[@TheFPSPower]

@@chucky2316 My old Mazda 3 was also 3k€ for a new one, got a repaired part with 1 year warranty for 500€. These things are just expensive to manufacture, if you pick one up you'll know why.

[@OMGWTFLOLSMH]

It's the manufacturer. When they're making crap that fails constantly, they need to price replacement parts CHEAP, not exorbitantly expensive. They've killed their brand with notoriously unreliable cars and expensive repairs.

[@Samereye]

I'd like to see a 2.5 turbocharged! And show us what it'll make!

[@HumbleMechanic]

me and you both!!!

[@Samereye]

@@HumbleMechanic I have a 2.5 Jetta wagon with a 5 spd and I'd love to add a little more power. Do more 2.5 stuff!

[@orlandosantiago6398]

@@Samereyei used to own a 2010 2.5 Wagon 5MT and i loved it!! I also had to do this repair and it cost me $1050 total with labor and a complete abs module/pump from ebay with warranty.

[@Simpleman1078]

​@@HumbleMechanic youtube channel... zenosynes.... he has a jetta 2.5 that he turbo! Awesome young man whos pretty smart. Did all the work himself.

[@xFR34KEEx]

Keep them coming!! I need VW repair videos. I own too many!! Thank you for all your hard work.

[@Samereye]

@@xFR34KEEx too many VWs? That's a thing?

[@rasmuslarsen9336]

I remember doing that repair back in the “old” days on golf 5 and passat 3C at the local Vw repair shop in denmark. And like you said, it could be a real pain in the b..t to get the coding right, and especially the angle sensor was sometime a real struggle 😂😂

[@kriskor6860]

It would be amazing if you made a video about bleeding brakes and the clutch. It's hard to find a good guide on this. I love your channel, keep it up!

[@jonatan13]

I've had all those lights on for like a year an a half because I'm dreading the coding process but now that you gave an order to do it i might finally replace mine.

[@GearReview23]

I did this same repair on an 05 Mazda 3. At first I sent in the module to a repair company in Candada called Xemodex which rebuild the electrical side of things. They said the hydraulic side was broken and sent it back. I just ended up buying a used unit from Ebay. The reprogramming process was simple enough. I downloaded the free software Forscan and saved the profile from the old ABS module. When I installed the junkyard module I inserted the profile from the old one. Then I bled the brakes. The hardest part for me was by far reconnecting all of the brake lines. It was pretty annoying getting them threaded correctly and because of how close together they were placed it made it pretty difficult to tighten them all properly. Overall a pretty straightfoward job. The only difficult thing is the reprogramming process. Seems much more difficult for this model since it has traction control and other features while the Mazda just had ABS.

[@bladejames8208]

Absolutely more 2.5L 5cyl VW videos. Love those engines, my middle kid still has a Golf Highline 2.5L with 145k on it running strong. We as a family have had 6 different VWs with the 2.5L and knock on wood no major issues at all. Oldest kids 2.5L Jetta had windshield wiper motor fail (common part failure issue on mk6 Jettas) at 70k miles, I replaced it with the updated part myself $75, at 190,000 miles the N95 valve failed (stuck open so, after filling at gas station car ran absolutely terrible trying to burn the vapor and fuel at idle) $25 part, took me 15 minutes to replace. We bought that Jetta for my kid when it had 3X,xxx miles on it. She drove it until 210,000 miles before we sold it and it still ran and drove like a 50k mile car. All maintenance completed on time and per VW recommendations, with the only failures being the wiper motor and N95 valve. I sold the car with 210k miles for more than I paid for it when I bought it off of a friend at 3X,xxx miles. Our other 2.5s were all also trouble free, except the wiper motor failure on 2 other MK6 Jettas. We as a family droves those cars from as low as, 5 miles as new car purchase and other 5 as used purchased with a maximum of 48,000 driving them all well past 100k and even the one to 210k with cars still running strong, reliable.

[@HyperSlayer72]

Putting in a vote to see more 2.5 l content. I own a two-door MK6 2.5 with a manual. And I feel like I never see any videos on them ever. This also couldn't be more perfect timing, as unfortunately my abs module just went out.

[@StephanHL27]

Why are the cost for replacing or repair for the ABS Unti so absurd high in the US ? Repaircost only of the Unit here in Germany ( i used the nummber from the ABS Module 10.0212-0684.4 ) would be 400€ with shipping, plus the work, 700€ to 800€

[@BWGPEI]

Very interesting! I'm counting my blessings in that I have not had to replace any ABS parts and do know enough to change out that water-loving brake fluid.

[@joehkay3529]

Just replaced my 09 Rabbit with an '18 Sportwagen with 4motion because of this exact issue. The 2.5 was a fun and exciting driving experience. I'll miss it for sure. Bring on more 2.5 guides!

[@kyle51895]

I just had my ABS module fail in my 2014 Ford Focus and Ford wouldn’t even give me a quote. The module was “obsolete” and they would not do aftermarket parts. Luckily I found a local shop that was able to program a used module from one of the many focuses in the junkyard from the DCT disaster. My car is a 5 speed and I bought it new, 200k miles later I still love it! Fixed for under $1k.

[@timkent]

Great timing with this video, mine failed yesterday with the 01130 fault. On a right-hand drive access to the pump is much easier but I'm not looking forward to the bleeding!

[@camerondeacon4450]

As Mk 6 2.5 Jetta owner, I would love to see more 2.5 videos. Especially if they delve into things like, why is the air filter in the engine cover? Why are the engine covers always broken? Why is the PCV non-serviceable unless you either want a Dorman aftermarket kit that fails in a few months, or replace the entire valve cover? Why is there a vacuum pump, and why does it look like the Exxon-Valdez on the bottom of the car when they inevitably start leaking? Why are all of them missing that very same engine air duct piece? Or am I simply misinformed? Answers to these questions would allow me to sleep easier at night.

[@Planeboy18]

More 2.5 content! Underrated and under appreciated power plant.

[@john_dee1431]

Keeping finding a way to the VW crowd’s heart. Well done, sir.

[@RyanRiopel]

We just did the opposite on a Chevy truck - pump died, had codes for pump - replaced the pump & hydraulic side, swapped to the original module. I like that because there's no programming involved!

[@MrShortytv]

I love my rabbit. Had it for almost 10 years now. Starting to see some small issues and would love to see more 2.5 content

[@obsrob1810]

I did this job ones when I worked at vw it’s kinda long but a easy job to do

[@Christian-ex8hy]

Good video. Always blead the braking circle one by one, left front right rear, right front left rear. If you are already there dont forget the clutch and if you have a 4x4 the diff locks (not VW)

[@francescomaimone8865]

I have the same exact car- 160k miles, manual, red. Best car I’ve ever owned. Disappointed vw stopped offering this engine. Only real issue is having replaced the oil filter housing assembly twice, and I think that’s due to cold NE climate and parking outside. I absolutely love this car and it’s the reason I’m a vw fanboy. It’ll rust out from underneath before it’ll have an engine problem. Picked up the 24 GTI in stick for when my 2.5 golf hits the bucket, but the 2.5 is the much better car.

[@xirxes]

My MK5 had this job done by the dealer without charge. Apparently the version of module I had in my 2009 failed so often it was recalled. ABS didn't work when I bought the car, after that white knuckle winter I was thrilled when the recall was announced.

[@n9wox]

That's exactly what I did with my 2000 B5 Passat. Removed the ABS electronic module only, sent it into BBA Reman, and put it back in for < $100.

[@DTEAuto]

Very interesting to that the programing/coding side of the repair on this is that difficult to get completed. Thanks for sharing 👍👍

[@elebrown005]

Used to have that identical tornado red 2 door 5 speed Mk6 Golf. Car no longer exists unfortunately but the motor now is boosted & lives in a Mk5 Jetta. Love your videos, definitely would love to see more 2.5 videos!

[@joeycelis]

As a derivative member with the CEPB, I fully support more 2.5 content.

[@HumbleMechanic]

help me out, what does the 2.5 community need for videos

[@joeycelis]

@ timing chain and walnut blasting the valves off the top of my head. Or maybe you’ll be covering it shortly with the wookie one!

[@jabuvduvatel]

@@joeycelis +1 for 2.5 timing chain videos

[@themachine8009]

@@HumbleMechanicclutch, brake booster, timing chain, valve cover and the evap system replacement

[@Poorschedriver]

I've seen a lot of failures of ABS modules on Honda/Acura vehicles. They can fail electrically like this, or hydraulically as well (low pedal that never gets better). Pro tip, you don't have to bleed every wheel, especially when you're just R&R the same module. Before starting the repair use a brake pedal depressor to hold the pedal down. This will prevent the lines from bleeding out when you R&R the module. The just bleed the modulator at each line and you're done. I can swap one of these on most Honda & Acura cars, including bleeding in a half hour (plus they don't need to be coded). We install used ones and the usually work pretty well, especially since factory ones are often on backorder.

[@jameschurbuck1939]

I’ve had a 2.0T, TDI, and a 2.5 Jetta Sportwagen. Each engine has its own use case. The 2.5 is the perfect daily driver. Mine is a 5 MT, which has excellent gear ratio choices for a daily as compared to the 2.0T’s close ratio box. I’m about to refresh the suspension and brakes, but noticed that the valve cover gasket is leaking. Please do a video on that as soon as you have the time. It would be great to understand how to check the timing chain, too.

[@laroygreen]

Check to make sure your connector is fully seated and working before proceeding with replacing the module. Sometimes the connector gets warped and might fully engage but the pins might not be making contact. Not VW specific but seems to happen with Bosch ABS units.

[@Snickerdoodle_43]

Exactly on the ball, flew out cross country to do this procedure to a 2.5 . Well done Charles!!!

[@rosegold7975]

You should do a video on the 2.5's vacuum pump oil leak. Most owners replaced the whole vacuum pump because that's what the dealership wanted. Not sure if it was a recall. I used gasket maker on the cover which stopped the leak. Love the 2.5

[@ryantornai5753]

You can do this job much MUCH cheaper if you buy a used ABS module unit and do it. Works just fine.

[@themachine8009]

If I buy it in the junker, do I still need to program it? It doesn’t look that hard to replace it.am I wrong?

[@TheUweRoss]

@@themachine8009 Yes, coding on these is VIN specific -- coding reverts to all zeros if installed in a different car. And you'll still need to do Basic Settings as well.

[@7275vrt]

Ive used modulemaster or something similar for years to fix any abs issue. Last rabbit i had fixed was $150

[@Agent22817]

When I had the ABS module in my VW fail I hot knifed the case open and did some soldering to fix it. Then sealed it back up with black RTV.

[@SolDraconiSeptem]

I have repaired three of these modules myself. There are tiny jumper wires that links the connector to the board. These are so flimsy that over time and vibration they come lose. Good soldering station and a lot of flux and new wires and all good to go. It's a design flaw in almost every VAG car. Also there's a company here that fixes these for 300€. I have saved 900€ so far 😁

[@craigtate5930]

I am so thankfull that there are still some older simpler cars out there for guys like me

[@Land_Raver]

After replacing three ABS modules, I figured out it was a fuse that had barely broke. When cold, it would make contact. When things heated up, it would lose contact and throw codes. It was a year long struggle.

[@janetmarieskid]

I used to have a MK6 Jetta with a 2.5 and a manual transmission...would love to see more 2.5 content.

[@WhiteG60]

I was going to say "Man they made this way more difficult than it used to be." I did a few B5s back in the day and it was just swap the module and put the code in. Didn't need to remove the pump or anything. Then you said that all!

[@HumbleMechanic]

HAAHA Oh yea as long as you had that tiny bit, easy job!

[@JimmyDVD]

2.5 is my favorite engine of that generation... super solid engine

[@jacob50384]

Loved my 2010 2.5 2door with the 5Spd manual. One of the best cars I’ve ever owned, and unbeatable at its price point.

[@RickGTI2019]

I’m currently driving a 2019 GTI dsg. I sold my 2012 golf 2.5 to get this GTI. I still miss my golf !

[@s0meguy809]

That's VW for you. I worked at a dodge dealer and you could get just the module by itself. Used to replace them on mopars for whatever code they would throw for abs internal failure. Interestingly, they look identical do the HCU and module out of that VW.

[@christopherdimotsis1024]

Love doing this type of involved work where your making a system repair and updating calibrations…… a good mixture of some physical activity while also using your brain…..

[@alan-leung]

6:54 showed the car VIN already 😁 excellent demo for ABS module fix anyway Charles!

[@davinci1569]

I had the same problem with my 2008 Golf 5 GTI. I went to the dealership and they quoted me around R43 000 ($2300) back in 2015, the car was already out of warranty. I refused to pay because I understood that these cars were recalled in certain parts of the world for the same issue, but never in South Africa🇿🇦 . I then sent VW South Africa a long "not so nice email" threatening to expose them, two days later I got a call to have the ABS module replaced at no cost.😅

[@samdelihasani]

I have replaced a ton of these with used units, it is super important that you copy the long coding from the original module.

[@johnaclark1]

I'd love to see some 2.5 videos. We've owned a 2.5/MT 2011 Jetta and a 2.5/MT 2012 Passat that belongs to my oldest daughter. The Jetta got wrecked by about 80K and she loved the car so much she wanted another one just like it and found the Passat with about 80K. Up to 150K now on the Passat with virtually zero problems with it other than the leaking vacuum pump and some worn control arm bushings. I did have to replace the trans due to a 3rd gear syncro issue but the car came from a college kid who I'm sure drove it spirited. Aside from that, it's been a trouble free car for them.

[@GerardoVw1]

At our dealer we quote the module , when the recall came out we started pricing out the module only

[@PRicanManiaK]

I am always down for more content of any kind! In regards to this one, I got lucky on my '11 GTI when I had the same lights come up on my dash. I prayed it wasn't the ABS Module, and went with the cheaper option of replacing all 4 of my wheel speed sensors. That seems to have done the trick, as I havent had anything come up since, but I know that if my Christmas Tree lights come up again, ill be screwed and the ABS will be next. Keeping my fingers crossed.

[@Dierect_ttv]

bought mine used on Ebay for 400. Put it in myself. Tricky part was reseting the Prius to get to read the new part

[@fredricnor8513]

The fault in this case is probably the same case as this. But the desoldering don’t resoldering again. VAG have a pretty stinking one (actually a Bosch unit). The ABS unit on many models have/had a failure hitting the ground soldering joint at the controller board. It’s should handle 40A. The problem that is very hard to replicate is when you break at some cases the soldering joint desoldering and the ground “disconnect” making the ABS unit not getting power to the break assist and valve control. So it’s a gamble if you get breaks or not. And it’s also which state the ABS unit is in. So you can get breaks front wheel or only rear, or on only one side of the car or other scenarios. But this is not something that happens regularly but can happen at the right moment or in this case wrong moment. And the problem is when the driver say go down hill and use the break for some time and you get unlucky the soldering joint desoldering, you can loose all break pressure. Because the ABS unit have valves that open end closing for the ABS breaking it can be locked in state “open” that meaning no break. And when you crash or something else you stop the car or turn off the power/key. The soldering joint get cold and solder again. And on a crash that can say they didn’t find any reason or technical problems with the break. You can find this by some hard googling in VAG documents but nothing that they talk about, specially the VAG dealers. But this is one of the biggest reasons VAG sell half kit fix, it’s just the controller board and the case it’s sits in. I believe it’s many crashes and serious human damage or death because of this problem. And probably they say it’s drivers fault not hitting the beak or used the accelerator instead. I also find out that Kia and Hyundai uses now this Bosch ABS unit.

[@TheCam2363]

Just grabbed a module out the junkyard for my b5.5 passat. Gonna be an easy fix. Had to do the same to my b5 a4

[@PrinceJavi]

I would love to see an episode where you do long coding using the ODBeleven

[@KC-lu7vo]

I have a 2007 Rabbit and I am sure there are plenty of Jetta's out there who would like to see more 2.5l. content. Bring it on.👍

[@Krisemann]

I daily drive a 1994 Audi A8, with a Bosch 5.0 ABS unit (which is rare, almost all A8s had 5.3!). You can access the module without removing the pump, BUT... the module and the pump cannot be separated. I replaced the assembly about 1 year 3 months ago and 1 month ago the new (used) unit failed. So now I have to replace it again... :/ At least they are essentially "plug and play" and do not require any coding.

[@Some-guy-you-dont-know]

My dealer will do just the ABS module on my 2009 Eos. Quote was $1500. Until I reminded them about the recall. The repair will be free but the point is on some older cars the dealer will replace just the module.

[@HumbleMechanic]

NICE!!!

[@Some-guy-you-dont-know]

@ Yes I’m completely stoked to be getting any kind of free service on this car 15 years into it. I’m the original owner. This will be kind of offset by the $2200 timing chain / tensioner / guide replacement I’ll be paying for at the same time.

[@roderickroderick7216]

Fun note. The rebuild consists on them opening the case, re-soldering all of the joints (This is what breaks from the vibrations) and resealing the case. Its ridiculously easy. The hardest part is opening the case and resealing it. Grab one from the junk yard and rebuild it yourself... very DIY...

[@jorgeantonini201]

Used to work at a Jaguar dealership where the same thing happened - and module took a crap, repair was extremely expensive. We had one tech that would go and talk to the customers and about 75% of the time he’d end up buying the car off them. He’d owners jags and been a jag tech since like the 80’s. He’d had the problems so many times, he took one apart himself and figured out how to fix it. Our dealership would charge a certain amount and advisors let the customers know it’s not covered under any warranty but it was like 1/3 the price. So whatever tech would take out the module, take it to him. He’d cut it open and resolder what needed, and whatever else was a known issue to him(based on his experience doing them for like 10yrs) and the other guy would put it back in. Car fixed, money made, job done. He kept the process secret tho, he wouldn’t teach anybody else or even let us watch him. Generally the car would stay overnight or a few days(depending what else may be wrong w it) and he’d do the work after hours in his corner.

[@roderickroderick7216]

@@jorgeantonini201 I do a lot of rework on ABS modules ECU's Clusters etc. It is secretive because of the "ease" if people saw what was done they would not want to pay the price. Like I said. Opening it and resealing it is the hardest part.

[@logmegadeth72]

3:29 I remember doing this on my B5 A4 and B5.5 Passats too. It was way easier and cheaper too! This looks like a pain in the butt. Good to know you still have an option other than a full module replacement though.

[@mikeg1212]

I did this 09 mazda 5 just the electrical part. Orderd the module from europe on ebay for 100 usd installed perfect. Saved like $800

[@liamtroesh35]

2.5 timing chain videos would be a godsend. As a quarter million mile 2.5 5speed rabbit driver- more 2.5 content please.

[@talaj]

VW tech here. I remember doing these like clockwork during the recall years. Arent these units VIN specific? I remember having them brick upon doing replace test plan on ODIS and it was because the module was not correct to the VIN (supersession wise). Are these basically blank modules that you then just code to the old abs unit?

[@jdw242b]

Yes, more 2.5 content please; B7 Passat 2.5 fan here!

[@reyfowler194]

Happy to see 2.5 content 🥳

[@voyfan99]

Great video Charles!

[@LukeWhite15]

I’m getting flashbacks of my 97 Mk3 GTI VR6. Had to replace the electronics on its ABS module. It was like the Passat mentioned in that it could be done in the car (barely). Don’t recall having to do any coding, but remember using VAG-COM (in those days) to run output tests to definitively diagnose the issue.

[@BenStone-u2l]

I would love to see some content on the 1.4 tsi engines for us plebs that drive slow boring cars. A detailed video on the fuel injectors like you did for the 1.8 and 2.0 would be amazing. Love your videos 👍🏻

[@garzez]

More 2.5L engine vids please! Much appreciated, 2.5 jetta owner.

[@sebastianlorenzo4935]

ECS just did a great 2.5 video for auto cross. Seems to be the flavor of the month.

[@davidsawyer7880]

Great job Charles. Always there for the customer. Anyone,anyone at all. I know Charles is a busy guy. Is it possible to adapt ABS to a car that never came equipped it? Think pre computerized vehicles. In other words restomod. Thank you.

[@HumbleMechanic]

Yes it is! There are aftermarket set ups

[@rustom1981]

I'm working in dealership & remember there was recall for ABS , we replaced a lot old car ABS I remember 2009 R32

[@HumbleMechanic]

yea they were getting replaced left and right.

[@OurnameisLegion66]

Not all abs module faults can be repaired, but in the UK THE COST OF Repair IS £300 from a specialist.

[@Lando52691]

Love the 2.5! My B7 passat with the 2.5 has been great to me

[@jsr3793]

This is also a semi common failure for Honda/ Acura cars. It cost about the same to repair but (and this a quote from multiple dealer parts counters) they don't make replacement parts, because they never thought they would fail. It's been a year or so since I looked but at the time there was one module in North America. And I mean the literal description of North America. As in Mexico, USA, Canada.

[@manibuser]

(Pro-tip)use a brake pedal holder and push the pedal down about 5cm before you open the brake lines, it makes the job less messy. TDI, 5cyl, VR, W8 and W12 videos please🙏

[@gmupps]

Would you be able to talk about the diagnostic steps that pointed towards a module? I've got a MK7 TDI with ABS/ESP/TPMS/Airbag lights on, codes pointed to a wheel speed sensor (that was the only code directly related to the ABS) but replacing it didn't fix the problem. When graphing wheel speed on VCDS you can see that wheel mostly following the other three but dropping out sporadically.

[@paulsz6194]

I have a 2010 Mazda3 BL series, and this is common on them too….but mine failed after 207K miles…it still cost about $1000 to get a remanufactured one, then labor & brake fluid. I thought it was on,y a common problem on them! Glad I don’t have a VW Golf, then. Other than that,it’s just been regular maitenance items. Still on its original Starter, Alternator & 02 sensors..

[@jorgeantonini201]

I love the 2.5. I’ve owned 3(2 jettas and a rabbit) all 3 pedals. Currently looking for another VW tho. Looking for a gti, unless I can find a good not too many miles sportwagen with the 2.5 and 3 pedals. I’ve heard and had the misfortune to experience once(luckily it was when I test drove it so I didn’t pay for it), that the transmissions are somewhat weak even for stock power - at least in the mk5. Specifically the final drive and the differential.

[@epicstriker87]

The uk market has brought out a recall for the abs modules now 🤣 you have to replace the module and code but they are such a pain to code! And it even says on the repair to add bags of ice on top to stop it overheating when coding 🤣🤣

[@ThePeavey23]

My wife’s 2010 and my 08 rabbit both had same problem I sent them both to be rebuilt from a abs company’s btw 2.5 is way awesome!!$

[@eddiereichel9354]

One of my customer took their fire escape to dealer for recall. They had a left front abs wire broken. The dealer tech went to aba module and cut right front wire and wires left front wire to right front input. Quotes customer 3500 to replace module.

[@christiansi6551]

my boss got a passat from the auction w a bad abs module, that shit was such a headache to do 😭😭😭ended up having to let it sit overnight cause the abs module overheated. Thankfully got it first try the next morning

[@someidot3699]

I had to do mine. (12 GTI) I sent it out to get repaired and their repair broke in a week. They warrantied the part and it also broke. Bought identical part # on eBay and I've been good for 2 years

[@evilevn]

I've got a mk6 2.5 manual golf and would love to see more content perhaps turbocharging one!

[@tomvleeuwen]

For BMWs with the MK60 ABS, the part was failing enough to make them sell the electronics separately as a "repair kit". I don't think it has anything to do with warranty or reliability, I guess the manufacturer just want to avoid the cost of stocking 2 different items. The manufacturer doesn't have to pay for the part, so always selling the more expensive one is beneficial for them (unless there are too many warranty claims)

[@b0bbydigital14]

Love to see more 2.5 vids. Also not sure if my abs is on its way out as well on my mk6 tsi car or it's a wheel sensor. But when I get on an off ramp with a wide turn and a few bumps those lights from the video go on then. Once I park the car and turn it off and on they go away. You think it's my module or a sensor? If you have time to give me a general response I would appreciate it. Thanks Charles and I love the content!

[@ChaseIsOnTheCase1080]

I miss my 2.5; best VW I've owned....was a month away from adding boost when it was totaled by someone else :(