Top 5 Remanufactured ABS Units

ABS or Anti-Lock Braking Systems have been in operation on cars for man years. The first systems appeared in the early 1970s, though it wouldn't be mandated on all new cars sold in the EU until 2004. An ABS unit is typically comprised of three core components - the ECU, hydraulic system and the pump motor. 

Working together, these parts ensure that regardless off the pressure applied to the pedal by the driver, the wheels never lock. This system helps to substaintially reduce stopping distances resulting in drastic reduction in the number of accidents. An Australian study completed in 2004 found that ABS reduced multiple-vehicle collisions by up to 18%. 

However, ABS systems are not infallable. Common faults can lead to ilfunctioning systems resulting in total failure. That is why ACTRONICS has a huge range of remanufacturing solutions to resolve faults within your vehicles' ABS system to get your vehicle back on the road safely. 

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1. ATE MK61

The ATE MK61 is one of the most used ABS systems in the last 15 years and has been used by many different brands and types of cars. This unit often comes to our remanufacturing department with errors on the wheel sensors, a defective pump motor or communication issues ABS ECU.

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Cars with the ATE MK61

Audi A3 2003-2012

VW Golf V 2003-2009

BMW 3-Series 2005-2012

Suzuki Alto 2009-2014

Renault Laguna III 2007-2015

Common error codes

• Audi, Seat, Skoda, Volkswagen (VAG): 01276 (04FC), 01130 (046A);
• BMW: 5DF0, 5DF1, 24048, 24049;
• Ford: 04FC;
• Mitsubishi: C2116;
• Opel: C0110;
• Renault: 04FC;
• Seat: 04FC;
• Suzuki: C1061, C1063;
• Volvo: C002 01C

2. Bosch 8 ESP

The Bosch 8 was for years Bosch’s most produced ABS. The German electronics giant made a version with and without an ESP. Frequent problems with this unit include  errors on the pump motor, communication problems with the ABS ECU and issues with the brake pressure on one of the wheels. It is important with this ABS to also pay attention to power and/or earth-related faults. Our experience has taught us to first check the fuses of the ABS system carefully as this is often the cause of problems.

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Cars with the Bosch 8 ESP

Opel Corsa D 2006-2014

Nissan Qashqai 2007-2013

Audi A6 2004-2010

BMW X1 2009-2015

Skoda Fabia 2007-2014

Common error codes

• Audi, Seat, Skoda, Volkswagen (VAG): 01314, P0522;
• PSA: U1308;
• Renault: C10C3, DF7017, 20675 often in combination with DF017, 50C3

3. ATE MK60 Hydraulische unit

The MK60 is essentially a simplified version of the ATE MK61. Just like the MK61, this ABS unit from the German brand ATE Teves has been used in many different cars. However, the defects that the units produce differ greatly. The hydraulic unit often causes problems with the MK60, which can result in brake pressure sensor-related faults. Temperature changes and vibrations can also cause connection wires in the pressure sensor to malfunction.

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Cars with the ATE MK60

Volkswagen Golf 5 2003-2008

Opel Astra H 2004-2010

Ford Focus II 2005-2010

Renault Espace 2002-2015

Peugeot 207 2006-2014

Common error codes

• Audi, Seat, Skoda, Volkswagen (VAG): 01435, 059B;
• BMW: 5DF5, 5E20, 24096, 24100;
• Citroën: P1301, P1302;
• Daihatsu: C1246;
• Ford: C1288;
• Mazda: 0130, C1288, C0044/28,64;
• Mitsubishi: C121D, C1364;
• Opel: C1028, C0131;
• Peugeot: C1301, C1302;
• Renault: DF088;
• Suzuki: C1028;
• Toyota: C1246 often in combination with C1223;
• Volvo: P0130, P0134

4. Bosch 8 ABS

We also often see the "standard" variant of the Bosch 8 ABS coming into our remanufacturing department. However, this does not mean that the amount and/or type of defects are all that different. With this ABS we often see the same complaints as the version with ESP. In addition, errors on the wheel sensors with this system often reoccur.

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Cars with the Bosch 8 ABS

Opel Corsa D 2006-2014

Volkswagen Polo 2009-2017

Seat Ibiza 2008-2017

Fiat Punto 2012-heden

Renault Kangoo 2008-heden

Common error codes

• Audi, Seat, Skoda, Volkswagen (VAG): 01201, 00301;
• PSA: C1381, C1385;
• Renault: DF017, 50C3, C10C3, 20675;

5. ATE MK70

The MK70 from ATE Teves could be seen as "mini MK61". The MK61 is not only slightly larger, but also offers more functionality. The MK70 has been developed for smaller cars and, unlike the ATE MK61, has no ESP function. Common problems with this model include the controller area network (CAN) bus, wheel sensor and pump motor issues. In some cases communication with the ECU is not possible.

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Cars with the ATE MK70

Peugeot 206 1998-2008

Volkswagen Caddy 2004-2015

Suzuki Swift 2005-2010

Renault Twingo 2007-2014

Opel Astra H 2004-2010

Common error codes

• Audi, Seat, Skoda, Volkswagen (VAG): 01130;
• PSA: C1350, D000

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