Changing Audi S2 3B ABS Pump - expensive?

[gers1]

Anyone any ideas as to what sort of money I would be talking for the repalcement of the ABS pump in my 3B? Have done masses of reading and I think I have concluded that my ABS issue must be caused by the pump.

cheers

Jonathan

[S2central.net]

Have you ruled out the relays that control the ABS pump - they sit under the plastic cover - they are normal 40A relays from memory.

What symptoms do you have ?

[gers1]

When you start to move off in the car you can hear a pump engaging, definately coming from where the ABS pump sites. Red warning light flashes three times etc. If you disengage the ABS (optional switch) then the noise stops.

[S2central.net]

OK - take the plastic cover off and swap relays from something like radiator fan positions in the fusebox - worth a try...

[gers1]

Cheers. I'll give it a go. Literally just exchange the relays for 40A fuses?

[S2central.net]

Yes - they should have a number like 204 or 214 to help you match them up. If in doubt - post up any numbers or photos of the relays.

[gers1]

Cheers. I'll nip out and take a couple of snaps. The relays in the fuse box are numbered as you say.

[S2central.net]

Yeah - snap the relays under the ABS cover as well - cannot remember if a clip or screw retains that on 3B

[gers1]

Incorrect link

[gers1]

I'm not having a good night - how do you actually upload a picture on here?

[gers1]

this is one of the abs pump

[gers1]

http://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=10150179684114436&set=a.434972599435.225858.752999435&type=1&theater

[S2central.net]

I dont do 'facetube'

To insert a picture... click on the 'Go Advanced' button instead of 'Post Quick Reply' - then you will see for options to add attachments with a dialog box that will ask you to select the pics from your desktop.

[gers1]

Cheers! Thanks for your help. See attached picture of abs pump

[S2central.net]

does the schematic on the ABS relays show numbers like 30,85,86,87 - post a pic if unsure... that will help locate a suitable donor from the fusebox