Refitting ABS Control Module on a 2001 Mini One Cooper R50 R52 with Tritec Engine 🚗 after soldering

[@CoatsandGaiters]

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[@GTE465]

Sorry, I can't seem to find my message to reply and say thanks for checking on the voltage for me later on.

[@CoatsandGaiters]

@@GTE465 I do that as well lol

[@CoatsandGaiters]

@@GTE465 Sorry you didn't say which 2 pins your were measuring the voltage on?

[@GTE465]

@@CoatsandGaiters The long black probe, two pins that power the motor. When you put the unit together that probe goes through the block and pushes into the motor connectors.

[@CoatsandGaiters]

@@GTE465 Have you got a code reader as C2116 is for Low Motor Voltage I believe. Does look like it might be a bit low. I'd have expected 12v

[@scotttownsley5972]

I like to learn as much as I can about working on my own car, which these videos are great for. It seems you have gone to alot of extra effort making the content, over and above what it would of taken to fix the car without filming. This is much appreciated, thank you for the great content and information.

[@CoatsandGaiters]

Thank you so much for the comment. Great to hear you appreciate them.

[@themightyimp08]

Stupid question, I'm guessing it's good practice to disconnect the battery before unplugging the module connector? Edit: just watched til the end and I can see you had the entire battery out.. But if I wanted to just look at the connector, I'm assuming disconnecting the battery would be a good move

[@CoatsandGaiters]

Normally its safer to disconnect though you may loose the radio code. On the later models there is a risk of wiping the electronic floor module when the battery disconnects which can be a nightmare as you have to send it away on ebay to have it reprogrammed for the lights/indicators/windows to work again. Seems to be a risk which ever way you go today.

[@BritIronRebel]

May I ask....If you purchase a new ABS module, will it need special equipment to purge the air out of the unit?

[@CoatsandGaiters]

Quite possibly or drive around a car park slamming on the bakes to activate the valves. Apparently that can work as well.

[@iebah1]

Another great video mate. I can't wait to see if it works!

[@iebah1]

If it doesn't work I'm happy to send you some of the integrated circuits I bought to try that fix. I have ten, cost me $8-9 I think! Can send you five free any time.

[@CoatsandGaiters]

Thank you for the compliment and hopefully I will find out next week after bleeding the system with new brake fluid.

[@CoatsandGaiters]

@@iebah1 Thats very kind of you iebah1. I will have to look into what this chip does that your talking about. I presume it's not the 8 pin EEPROM with the car details stored in as that has to be reprogrammed with a top model vehicle diagnostic computer which I don't have sadly as they are over £500 from what I can see.

[@iebah1]

@@CoatsandGaiters No, it's an IC with 9369.1D written on it. It has 14 pins. One of the BMW guys at Bimmerfest, called sudnut, put me onto it. I'd be very happy to have you show me how to do it in exchange for the cheap little chips.

[@CoatsandGaiters]

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[@geertkolb8964]

Hi, I’m having the same issue. 2002 Mini cooper. My abs pump is located on the other side. Now I can remove the module alone without removing the brake lines, but will the brake fluid leak do you think? If not I can easily remove the module without having to bleed the brake again.

[@CoatsandGaiters]

Hi you can remove the electronic module from the valve housing without it leaking.

[@catfisher420]

Did your soldering repair work on the module?

[@CoatsandGaiters]

Sadly not it's possible the issue was the hair like wires that go to the sensor inside the module. They are known to snap as they are so thin.

[@catfisher420]

@@CoatsandGaiters That's too bad. I am having the same issue with a VW jetta. With the new replacement part being over $1,000 I think I am going to have to get one from the junk yard and try to swap the eeprom. Thanks for the great videos

[@CoatsandGaiters]

@@catfisher420 that’s expensive. I was keeping an eye on eBay for a second hand unit. Thank you for the compliment on the videos, I do try my best with them.

[@catfisher420]

@@CoatsandGaiters I got great news today, My ABS module has a recall on it! getting it fixed for free!!

[@CoatsandGaiters]

@@catfisher420 Well done, that's awesome.