The stability control failure light came on and then the abs light came on---on for several months. Is this dangerous; been told that the abs ecu need to be replaced
SOURCE: ABS light permanantly ON. recommend replace ABS module $$$$$$$$$$
I would go with the ABS module, if the shop is wrong make them fix what the real problem is for free, is this a Jag dealer?
SOURCE: ABS Light And Stability controll light
The most likely root cause of the problem has been determined, and its step by step fix is also detailed if you have the skills to do that yourself. See the excellent detailed website posting by Dan Jensen on the Jag-lovers.org site forums.jag-lovers.org under avsn.php?1169101j41 . He describes what goes wrong in the $2800 ABS control electronic board, and that simply re-soldering a few heavy wires to the board will fix the trouble. But it requires some mechanical work to get that module out, and then some more work to saw the plastic case apart to get to that circuit board. - Best regards - MHH
SOURCE: 1999 jaguar xj8 with abs light on and stability
abs modules work very hard. by the age of your car it seems that the abs module is packing up. the abs system has sensors on all four wheels that figures out braking, stability and control of the car when cornering. these do brake down over time and is part of the wear and tear side of things. you don't need to buy a new one. they do overhaul these things for much cheaper. your car magazines should advertize the fixing of these things or contact a scrapyard for a secondahand one. check if the abs sensors are not faulty and replace them. do not go to the agents, they will rip you off. good luck
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SOURCE: 99 jaguar xj8 stability control failure, abs light on
Disconnect the multi plug behind the left headlamp and also all plug connectors on abs sensors behind discs and spray with wd 40, Shazoom all lights go and problem solved.
SOURCE: 1999 jag xj8 ... where is ABS control module/pump
u have to change the wheelbearing the sensor in there u can have it scaned to find out what wheelbearing it is.goodluck
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Dynamic Rear Proportioning (DRP)
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Traction Control System (TCS)
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Vehicle Stability Enhancement System (VSES) (w/JL4)
The following components are involved in the operation of the above systems:
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Electronic brake control module (EBCM)--The EBCM controls the system functions and detects failures.
The EBCM contains the following components:
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System relay--The system relay is energized when the ignition is ON and no ABS DTCs are present. It supplies battery positive voltage to the solenoid valves and pump motor.
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Brake pressure sensors--The EBCM contains 2 brake pressure sensors that monitor applied master cylinder pressure to the wheels. The EBCM uses the brake pressure inputs to enhance VSES.
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Vent tube--The vent tube, located in the EBCM connector, is an opening to the internal cavity of the EBCM. It allows ventilation of the EBCM internals.
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Brake pressure modulator valve (BPMV)--The BPMV contains the hydraulic valves and pump motor that are controlled electrically by the EBCM. The BPMV uses a 4 circuit configuration with a diagonal split. The BPMV directs fluid from the reservoir of the master cylinder to the left front and right rear wheels and fluid from the other reservoir to the right front and left rear wheels. The diagonal circuits are hydraulically isolated so that a leak or malfunction in one circuit will allow continued braking ability on the other.
Important: There is a rubber isolator located under the BPMV and on the mounting studs. The rubber isolators protect the BPMV and the EBCM from vehicle vibrations.
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The BPMV contains the following components:
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Pump motor
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Inlet valves (one per wheel)
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Outlet valves (one per wheel)
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Master cylinder isolation valves (one per drive wheel)
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Prime valves (one per drive wheel)
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Wheel speed sensors (WSS)--As the wheel spins, the wheel speed sensor produces an AC signal. The EBCM uses this AC signal to calculate wheel speed. The wheel speed sensors are replaceable only as part of the wheel hub and bearing assemblies.
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Traction control switch--The TCS is manually disabled or enabled using the traction control switch.
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Brake pedal position (BPP) sensor--The EBCM receives a serial data message from the body control module (BCM) to indicate that the brake pedal is applied.
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Yaw rate sensor (w/JL4)--The EBCM uses the yaw rate sensor to determine the rate of rotation along the vehicle's vertical axis. The yaw rate sensor is packaged with the lateral accelerometer as a single component.
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Lateral accelerometer (w/JL4)--The EBCM uses the lateral accelerometer to determine the sideways acceleration of the vehicle. The lateral accelerometer is packaged with the yaw rate sensor as a single component.
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Steering wheel position sensor (SWPS) (w/JL4)--The EBCM uses the SWPS as an indication of the position and rotation of the steering wheel.
This vehicle can set multiple DTC'S
DTC C0035-C0052 DTC C0111-C0120 DTC C0121 DTC C0131-C0139 DTC C0163-C0165 DTC C0179 DTC C0186 or C0187 DTC C0196 DTC C0220-C0229 DTC C0241 or P0856 DTC C0242 DTC C0244 or P1689 DTC C0252 DTC C0253 or C0254 DTC C0281 or C081 DTC C0460 or C0461 DTC C0550 DTC C0561 DTC C0870 DTC C0899 DTC C0900 DTC C1100 DTC C1101
Your best bet is to take it to a qualified repair shop ! You have no idea of the complexity of your vehicle .
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