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Is there no communication with the ABS module?

Is there no communication with the ABS module?

The testing methods shown in this video can be used in any no communication condition. In this video we are working on a 2001 Volkswagen Passat. The engine is a 1.8 turbo. the customer complaint is a solid/flashing ABS and Brake light. Using the factory scantool Odis we find that there is no communication with the abs module.

What does lost communication with anti lock brake system ( ABS ) mean?

Lost Communication With Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS) Control Module. What does that mean? This is a generic communication system diagnostic trouble code that applies to most vehicle makes and models. That may include but are not limited to vehicles from Mazda, Chevrolet, Dodge, VW, Ford, Jeep, GMC, etc.

What should I do if I lost communication with my abs?

If all tests have passed and communication is still not possible, or you were unable to clear the U0121 fault code, the only thing left that can be done is to seek assistance from a trained automotive diagnostician, as this would indicate a failed ABS module.

What should I do if my abs code does not return?

If the code does not return or communication is re-established, then the fuses/connections were most likely your problem. If the code returns, locate the CAN C bus communication connections on your particular vehicle, most importantly the ABS module connector.

The testing methods shown in this video can be used in any no communication condition. In this video we are working on a 2001 Volkswagen Passat. The engine is a 1.8 turbo. the customer complaint is a solid/flashing ABS and Brake light. Using the factory scantool Odis we find that there is no communication with the abs module.

Lost Communication With Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS) Control Module. What does that mean? This is a generic communication system diagnostic trouble code that applies to most vehicle makes and models. That may include but are not limited to vehicles from Mazda, Chevrolet, Dodge, VW, Ford, Jeep, GMC, etc.

If all tests have passed and communication is still not possible, or you were unable to clear the U0121 fault code, the only thing left that can be done is to seek assistance from a trained automotive diagnostician, as this would indicate a failed ABS module.

If the code does not return or communication is re-established, then the fuses/connections were most likely your problem. If the code returns, locate the CAN C bus communication connections on your particular vehicle, most importantly the ABS module connector.

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Ruth Doyle