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Old Mar 21, 2013 | 01:32 PM
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Whenever i got CEL hook scanner to the obd2 port it wont read what my CEL is.. what could this mean? Bad ecm? Wiring? And i was also lookin into getting a tune i wonder if that would still be even possible? Ty.
 
Old Mar 21, 2013 | 01:41 PM
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sounds like you possibly have a bad ABS module, unplug your ABS module and rescan it.
it should read.. if that is your problem
 
Old Mar 21, 2013 | 05:04 PM
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Installing an aftermarket deck improperly could also cause this, or a damaged cluster. Pull the cluster, ABS and radio fuses one by one and see if you can connect.
 
Old Mar 22, 2013 | 02:46 PM
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Wheres the abs module located at?
 
Old Mar 22, 2013 | 08:08 PM
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right next to your washer fluid tank there is the abs mechanical unit and attacked to it is the module. you should see all the brake lines running to it. it should be a black conector harness..
are you familar with Audi electrical connections?. there is a tab you have to pull out.. it slides towards the front bumper, then the connctor should come right off.
 
Old Mar 22, 2013 | 11:10 PM
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Can i buy a new one at an auto parts? Instead of tryin to attempt to re-sauder it..?
 
Old Mar 23, 2013 | 07:39 PM
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are you talking about your ecm or the abs module?
i would n try to repair an ecm.... thats something i would say you have to buy a new one or a known good used one.
you can buy rebuild kits for your abs module.
but it depends if the actual abs unit is bad or if the module is bad.

the rebuild kit is a new module you just bolt up to your abs unit they are like $800

i dont know of any after market companies make repair kits for them or not.
 
Old Mar 24, 2013 | 01:22 AM
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Holy ****
 
Old Mar 24, 2013 | 02:54 PM
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were you able to get your car scanned?
 
Old Mar 24, 2013 | 03:03 PM
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could be both
 
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