Re: ABS contoller interchangability...

[randrews@post.cis.smu.edu (Robert Paul Andrews)]

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> In a message dated 96-05-09 20:14:11 EDT, you write:
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> >If I should need to replace the ABS computer, does anyone know
> >interchangability with other years/models? I'll be boneyard shopping.
> >
> >
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> 86-89.5 should be the same.....   Get a bosch diagnostic center (with the abs
> diagnostic computer) to ck yours out, it's worth the fee, lots of problems
> are simple ones..  Between models you have a 3 channel abs that is only
> available on the q's, not sure if you can mix between models but the bosch
> number should give you a clue....
NO!  You should NOT be able just as easy to change the controller.  Here is
why.  On my 88 90, the splines on the CV joint are what is read (all ABS 
AUdis use this) by the sensor.  BUT, Through my whole ordeal of trying
to get a new CV joint, Linda sent me a few of the wrong ones.  They have
different splines on the joint.  THUS, the computer will read an inacurrate
speed.  I put one on not even realizing, and my car pulled to the right 
severely.  Shut ABS off and it was fine.  Now, if you want to change 
controllers, just make sure that the CV joint splines are the same
on the car you pull one from.  If not, then you are wasting your money.
Rob
randrews@post.smu.edu

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