ABS Control Unit

[Moffat5310]

After my traction control issue, diagnosis is that the ABS control unit is Donald.... I wondered if anyone know if these parts are specific to the E85 or if other models like a 3 series etc would be the same part? TIA

 

[Anonymous]

Can't answer your question I'm afraid but there's reputable companies that will refurb your unit for you.

http://www.ecutesting.com

 

[Moffat5310]

Thanks Greg81

 

[Sticks]

I had mine repaired a few months ago and it's been fine since. It was recommended that the faulty sensor which had possibly caused the issue was replaced too.

 

[Mark-Z4]

Had mine done on good will a few years back, £2300. :|

 

[Moffat5310]

I had mine repaired a few months ago and it's been fine since. It was recommended that the faulty sensor which had possibly caused the issue was replaced too.

Who did the repair if you don’t mind me asking? TIA

 

[Sticks]

I had it done at a local (Kent) indy BMW specialist. They sent it off to one of their repairers, I don't know which. It wasn't ECU Testing though. Unit repair was £195, + secure posting of £55, + labour + VAT plus the replacement sensor.

BMW replacement ECU is £900 or £1400, depending on which type, they told me, + VAT I suspect.

 

[gerryp]

ECU testing did mine recently.
£225 I think.

 

[highway1]

Had mine done on good will a few years back, £2300. :|

Wow!

As has been mentioned, you should have had the original unit removed and sent to ECU testing for refurbishment with updated parts that have a lifetime warranty included, for about £300.

At that price, i presume its a BMW original- which will fail again in the future.


Edit to add- just noticed it was done under goodwill- so saved you that massive expense- but as before, it will fail again!