[Shotimes] ABS code 13 (continued)

[Ed Cizmar]

Thanks, I will give it a try as soon as I can & let you know.

----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Kevin & Cheryl Airth" <clubairth@peoplepc.com>
To: "Ed Cizmar" <ecizmar@earthlink.net>; <shotimes@autox.team.net>
Sent: Tuesday, September 09, 2003 5:30 PM
Subject: Re: [Shotimes] ABS code 13 (continued)


> Ed:
>  Code 22 is "Left Front Inlet Valve". No reference voltage. This means the
> ABS computer can't see the LH front circuit. This should set a continuous
> error light. With the car turned off, I would take the big 55 pin harness
> off the ABS module (Computer) and plug it on and off a couple off times.
> Then underneath the ABS module is the pump and valve body. HCU (Hydraulic
> Control Unit). Take the 19 pin connector on and off the HCU several times
> too. It takes at least 10 volts at the module to power each wheel.
Sometimes
> the contacts build up resistance from age or whatever. The HCU is under
the
> module so you have to remove that to get to the plug. The circuit board
can
> go bad inside the HCU from age too. They have been repaired by someone but
> there are plenty of used ones around yet.
> .
> .
>
>
>
> > According to the local garage guy, Ford told him the "tech. people" told
> him
> > it was a "communication code" (communication problem from the ABS module
> to
> > .....??) He wants to check power from the module.
> >
> > Anyways, the code I got was "22", any input would be appreciated.
> >
> > Ed
> > '90
> > 180K
> >
> > ----- Original Message ----- 
> > From: "Kevin & Cheryl Airth" <clubairth@peoplepc.com>
> > To: "Ed Cizmar" <ecizmar@earthlink.net>; <shotimes@autox.team.net>
> > Sent: Monday, August 25, 2003 9:31 AM
> > Subject: Re: [Shotimes] ABS code 13
> >
> >
> > > Ed:
> > >  That is not a valid code. The lowest number listed is 10 and then it
> > jumps
> > > to 17. Maybe 23? Run the test yourself and post the codes spit out to
> the
> > > list. Most mechanics are very unsure of the ABS and how to work on
them.
> > If
> > > he does not know what the code means then how does he know it's not a
> > > "Sensor"? This guy knows nothing about ABS from his statements!
> > > .
> > > .
> > >
> > > .
> > > .
> > >
> > >
> > >
> > > > My '90 has had the ABS light (constantly) on for a long time, took
it
> to
> > > my
> > > > local garage I dealt with for many years to have the code read, he
> said
> > he
> > > got
> > > > code "13" but, didn't know what it was (other than it wasn't a
> sensor),
> > he
> > > was
> > > > going to call FORD to get the code & let me know.
> > > >
> > > > Anyone got info. on this code ?, I will let you know what he tells
me.
> > > >
> > > > Ed
> > > > '90 180K
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