The problem is your ABS module. disconect the harness going to the ABS module and all the lights except the ABS light will go out. This will tell u if this is the problem. They are easy to to install. The best place to buy them is bursons they have a change over unit. There was a person in this forum that sells them as well. So maybe go back through the buy swap and sell forums and look. I think they are around $350 trade price to me from memory. Thanks luke

HI leo.

As Luke said, the fault is your ABS module. Where do you live, if you are in Sydney I can help.

Dr Terry.

Hi Leo.

Ring me at work, 9644-2888 8am to 5 pm weekdays.

Dr Terry.

Hi Guys.

Cliffy said :- "Im aware that you can pay Holden or and auto electrician $50 to plug in there computer and press a button which I think is highway robbery."

Considering the cost of emploing technicians, then paying their superannuation, worker comp insurance, holidays and sick days on top of that, add in rent (or mortgage) then add the cost of a scanner ($5,000 to $6,000 basic) the $50 cost is cheap. Also remember its not $50, its $45.45 plus GST, so out of $50, the guy who has to pay all the bills gets about $5.

Dr Terry.

Correction for above.

"way out of the budget"

Hi Dr it seems I have the same problem abs module as the other guys can you advise me as to the best path to fix it.
I live in Brisbane and gmh are asking $ 700.00 ++++++++++++ and the prices bandied about on this web site are significantly less
Please quote me on supply and freight and can a rookie install it easily. I have a suspicion that the brakes may have to be bled or that a furfy.
Eagerly waiting on your reply so I can get to the bottom of this.


Allen

^^While your last line annoys me, I will choose to answer your post.

It may be advertising, but it is a lot more informative if you actually read the thread properly, and researched this very common issue.

I know people who have been stung by so-called mechanics that will tell you the same job is over $1000 because it is an "ABS module fault" - but they con the customer into beleiving that they need an entire ABS unit, not just the electrics.

So a few hundred dollars for the correct bit that will fix it, versus over $1000.

I would hazard a guess that saving $700 odd dollars is somewhat informative??


And as to fixing it yourself, I would encourage you to try it if you can read schematics, perform diagnostic testing at PCB component level, replace those diagnosed faulty components on the circuit board, oh, and the best bit - alumininm weld the links in a confined space, with not only no room for error, but without ANY spatter getting where it can cause damage.

Wanna give it a go?

I might add in the fact that these "advertised" units come with a 2 year warranty..........


And heres my story.
Ignition module on a VS 5L. I thought it could be repaired easily. Try sourcing the transistor! The one that Bosch use has twice the current capacity of anything on the replacement parts market that will fit in the hole. You can get equivalents though - if you want to buy a bulk lot....

I re-soldered all the suspect joints, and it seemed to fix it.

That was until the missus got stuck down the local shops when it wouldnt fire & had no spark.

Suddenly the cost of a 2 year warranty remanufactured unit was looking very good indeed.
Somewhat cheaper than the cost of the tow truck plus the money she just had to spend on new shoes whilst waiting for the towie...


Maybe you might think about the bigger picture now?

Cheers,

Mick
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hi, well you guess it i have the same problem with the ABS on my VT and yes a mechanic did try to rip me off buy claiming i need the whole unit but he failed to realise im not some stupid blonde anyway i can get just the electrical unit brand new for $200.00 but am now being told you have to still remove the whole unit as well as bleeding the brakes, is this true i believe i can change just the electricals myself but will need the computer reset I can get this done for $50. can you help

hi mick,
thanks for the info i got it in ok and all is well i havent had the computer reset cos i was told if the lights no longer come on the computer has reset itself what do you think??

hi all,

i have a 2000 VT series 2 clubby, and i have a engine light with a lightning bolt through it. what does this mean and whats the damage going to be?