Used ABS module

[Rockabilly Rebel]

Hi guys,
just wonder here: I have a used ABS module, uninstalled that I bought last week and the one on my 2001 X5 is giving DSC issues. Should I try swapping them? Maybe the 2001 is before they needed to be coded? Will it do any harm to try it?
Thanks for your ideas.

[white46]

Sure. Give it a try, but definitely you will need to code the module.

[Purplefade]

You'll also need some kind of scan tool to open the block to bleed the system once you have it coded and installed.


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[Rockabilly Rebel]

[QUOTE=Purplefade;1134669]You'll also need some kind of scan tool to open the block to bleed the system once you have it coded and installed.


When I say ABS module, I mean only the front black part that has the solenoids & 6 torx screws. Not the back part that has the brake lines screwed into it. Seems last year we had one go out for rebuild and we just re-installed it and it was fine; no bleeding needed.

[Rockabilly Rebel]

Originally Posted by white46

Sure. Give it a try, but definitely you will need to code the module.

Worried it might screw something up and then I'll have 2 things to fix instead of just 1. Ever done it yourself?

[white46]

Originally Posted by Rockabilly Rebel

Worried it might screw something up and then I'll have 2 things to fix instead of just 1. Ever done it yourself?

Just replacing module won't mess up anything if done properly.
Having said that, without re-coding, ABS light will remain on, so there is really no point of replacing it.

Yes I've done it myself.
I've replaced the ABS module with used unit. After replacement, I had to re-code and reset steering angle sensor by DIS.

[Rockabilly Rebel]

Originally Posted by white46

Just replacing module won't mess up anything if done properly.
Having said that, without re-coding, ABS light will remain on, so there is really no point of replacing it.

Yes I've done it myself.
I've replaced the ABS module with used unit. After replacement, I had to re-code and reset steering angle sensor by DIS.

Did you have to re-code at the dealer? Or did you find a DIY solution?

[white46]

I've done it myself, but cannot remember exact procedure.
I used DIS which were purchased from ebay. Google "bmw dis e39 abs module".

[Rockabilly Rebel]

Originally Posted by white46

I've done it myself, but cannot remember exact procedure.
I used DIS which were purchased from ebay. Google "bmw dis e39 abs module".

Cool! Thanks Bro!