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Abs Solenoid Stuck On Open

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So I've had my ABS light on since i purchased my car (like 1.5 years now), i did not know if there was really anything wrong with the car because it was in absolutely great condition otherwise and the owner told me there was nothing wrong with the brakes themselves.

I braked really hard one afternoon going pretty fast, no cars around at all, just misjudged a yellow light and did not think id pass safely. It was then realised that the light was actually telling the truth, as it's meant to, when all four wheels locked up on me. Luckily though it was a hot day, so i stopped sliding after 10-15 meters. I ended up with a flat-spot on my front right tyre which was very annoying, and soon after i took it to Unique Auto to get it checked up. I was told the Right Front Solenoid was stuck on open and the whole abs unit needed to be replaced (This was diagnosed with a scan tool).

I guess i want to know if anyone else has been in the same position and i also wanted to know what they meant by the whole unit, like the whole assembly under the hood on the passenger side of the firewall? How much do they cost roughly used? I do not think this is the simple fuse job others have been using? I will be getting new tyres very soon and do not want another flat spot, or worse!

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Jack.

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Good idea, i do not know how it all connects, i have got some offers for a relay box, will i be able to go there and plug it in to see if it works? Or is it more complicated than that to install?

Thanks.

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