bhurlbut

hey all, a little while back my ABS /!\ VSA lights went on once my ABS module kicked the bucket. Acura wants $1,700 just for the part but I found this used one:

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/01-02...05126001r31997

Anyone know of any instructions from a Helm's manual or something to do this myself correctly?

BigLizard

Check under the hood by the master cylinder, the ABS module should be right next to it (very close to the brake fluid reservoir too).

You should be able to do this by yourself. Just remember to bleed your brakes after you change out the ABS module so no air is in the system.

bhurlbut

HHHmmmmmm................so i'm thinking of a different part all together then. The master cylinder is on the driver's side by the firewall, i thought the thing i have to replace is the part in the link above. The Acura mechanic said it was a faulty ABS module. WTF?

fuzzy02CLS

iTrader: (2)

The modulator unit is the thing on the passenger side near the passenger headlight with a bunch of hard lines running into it.
Are you 6 speed or auto? it's a different part because of VSA.
That eBay link is for the auto VSA version.

Replacement is straight easy. Just have to bleed the brakes after doing it.

bhurlbut

Yeah, I'm 5AT

jproy

I agree.

jproy

FYI,

I found the modulator for the auto new $1167
http://www.acuraoemparts.com/delray/...All&vinsrch=no

And here is the unit for the 6-speed new $744
http://www.acuraoemparts.com/delray/...All&vinsrch=no

jproy

They also have hundreds of them here between $600-60.
http://www.car-part.com/