The truck is a 2002 with 39K miles that we bought new. First time we got the codes a few years ago they replaced front left wheel sensor.
This time they say it is throwing erratic codes and the ABS ECU needs to be replaced for $800.
Three questions:
First, what would cause an ABS ECU to go bad? Isn't it more likely that the problem is corrosion or bad connections somewhere?
Second, I notice a recall on 2001 models in January of 2002 that replaced the ABS ECU's in those trucks. Isn't it likely my truck had the same ABS ECU given that I took delivery of June 2002?
Third, we had a tekonsha voyager brake controller wired in last summer. Could it be creating some sort of interference that is messing with the ABS ECU?
The truck is not under any sort of warranty and I am concerned that the dealer will bleed me dry trying to fix this problem. First ECU, then a couple wheel sensors, then new modulator, etc...
I'm considering either driving the truck without ABS or selling it. Currently it is a third vehicle we keep around to pull our fleetwood evolution e3 pop-up camper.
What do you think? With all the things that can bring on the three amigos, I feel a little foolish on a 6 year old truck spending most of a grand to quiet them down temporarily.
This time they say it is throwing erratic codes and the ABS ECU needs to be replaced for $800.
Three questions:
First, what would cause an ABS ECU to go bad? Isn't it more likely that the problem is corrosion or bad connections somewhere?
Second, I notice a recall on 2001 models in January of 2002 that replaced the ABS ECU's in those trucks. Isn't it likely my truck had the same ABS ECU given that I took delivery of June 2002?
Third, we had a tekonsha voyager brake controller wired in last summer. Could it be creating some sort of interference that is messing with the ABS ECU?
The truck is not under any sort of warranty and I am concerned that the dealer will bleed me dry trying to fix this problem. First ECU, then a couple wheel sensors, then new modulator, etc...
I'm considering either driving the truck without ABS or selling it. Currently it is a third vehicle we keep around to pull our fleetwood evolution e3 pop-up camper.
What do you think? With all the things that can bring on the three amigos, I feel a little foolish on a 6 year old truck spending most of a grand to quiet them down temporarily.