Replacing the S10's ABS control module didn't work.

"mazda616" (mazda616) 09/16/2017 at 08:44 • Filed to: S10

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I finally got a correct ABS module (three prong plug) and hooked it up. No dice. Still throwing these codes:

C1246 C1265 C1268.

C1246: ABS Outlet Valve Coil RR Circuit Failure

C1265: Lamp Warning Relay Short to Ground

C1268: Motor Relay #1 Circuit Failure

I give up. I’m not chasing this issue all over the place on a $1,500 truck. The brakes still work, so that’s a plus. I’ll just have to adjust snow driving to account for a lack of ABS.

I would get into the cluster and pull the bulb, but that’s too much trouble. Maybe it’ll go out on its own later like the air bag light occasionally does.

nFamousCJ - Keeper of Stringbean, Gengars and a Deezul > mazda616 09/16/2017 at 08:49

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Popping the bulb out of the dash is free.

pip bip - choose Corrour > nFamousCJ - Keeper of Stringbean, Gengars and a Deezul 09/16/2017 at 08:50

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^ ^ this

brianbrannon > mazda616 09/16/2017 at 09:24

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Or get an actual diagnosis from a mechanic instead of just guessing?

mazda616 > brianbrannon 09/16/2017 at 09:30

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Already did that. Thanks. That’s where I got the codes.

Logansteno: Bought a VW? > mazda616 09/16/2017 at 10:30

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That set is codes makes it sound like a mouse got the munchies on some wires or they rubbed through.

If I remember right there’s only like a total of 6 bolts you have to take out to get to the cluster, and that includes the 4 bolts to actually get the cluster loose.

brianbrannon > mazda616 09/16/2017 at 14:56

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And what did they say was the cause when the exact same codes came back?  

brianbrannon > mazda616 09/16/2017 at 15:00

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Or find a mechanic that actually diagnoses and doesn’t just guess

mazda616 > brianbrannon 09/16/2017 at 16:45

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I had the codes scanned and my friend and I replaced the unit. It’s not a big enough deal for me to take it to a mechanic and spend tons of money. I drive the truck 1,000 miles a year (once a week at most) and it’s a $1,500 truck. I’ll just accept the fact that it no longer has ABS.

mazda616 > Logansteno: Bought a VW? 09/16/2017 at 16:46

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Yeah. I was hoping it would be an easy fix, but no dice. It’s alright. I can deal with it. I’m certainly not throwing a ton of money at it.

brianbrannon > mazda616 09/19/2017 at 16:04

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Okeydokey. But when you said you already took it to a mechanic for actual diagnosis that was not the truth  

mazda616 > brianbrannon 09/19/2017 at 17:16

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Yeah, it was. I went to a local shop and had the codes scanned and was told the entire unit needed replacing. I tried to just replace the modulator itself and no dice, so the whole unit probably does need replacing. But, like I said, that’s too much time and energy for me at this stage of life.