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How to know if your Bosch 8.0 or 9.0 ABS module is failing & Repair Guide

We've been seeing a lot of these vehicles having Bosch 8.0 & 9.0 ABS Module Repair problems recently. It's one of those problems that just plagues a generation of vehicles.

Affected Vehicles

  • 2005–2015 Audi A4
  • 2005–2015 Audi A6
  • 2005–2015 VW Jetta
  • 2005–2015 VW Passat
  • 2005–2015 BMW 3-Series (E90)
  • 2005–2015 BMW 5-Series (E60)
  • 2005–2015 Nissan Titan
  • 2005–2015 Honda Accord

Associated Fault Codes

C1381C138001435
Difficulty
Diagnosis
(15 mins)
Repair
(2 hours)

1Is this my Problem?

Here are the most common scenarios we hear from our customers experiencing the Bosch 8.0 & 9.0 ABS Module Repair failure and what you will notice.

Bosch 8.0 & 9.0 ABS Module Repair

Observable Symptoms:

  • Scanner shows specific pump motor circuit faults
  • Internal valve coil malfunction codes
  • Intermittent ABS and Traction Control warning lights

A framework for being sure

  1. Read codes with a scanner that talks to the ABS controller. A generic reader only sees engine codes and will tell you nothing here.
  2. Wiggle the wheel speed sensor harness at each hub while watching live data. A fault that does not react to the harness is inside the module.
  3. Clear the codes and restart. A valve relay or pump motor circuit fault that returns instantly is an internal MOSFET or driver failure, not a sensor.

Now you know for sure you have this problem.

2Solutions

Mail-In Repair

24hr Turnaround
$245

Pull the module out yourself and let the professionals repair it.

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Full Service

Same-Day
$295

Relax, our local trusted technicians will get you back on the road today.

Dispatch

DIYer

3-4 Hours
$0

Keep reading below for the step-by-step how to.

Guide

3Pull the Part

Tools you may need:

  • T30 Torx Bit
  • 10mm Wrench
  • 1/4" Ratchet

Parts you may need:

  • None required for removal
  1. Disconnect the negative battery terminal with a 10mm wrench and wait five minutes for the system to bleed down.
  2. Release the locking bail on the ABS harness connector and unplug it.
  3. Remove the four T30 Torx screws holding the electronic controller to the hydraulic valve block.
  4. Lift the controller straight off the valve block, keeping the solenoid pins straight.
  5. Leave every brake line sealed; the controller separates from the hydraulic unit, so no bleeding is required.

4Fix It

Tools you may need:

  • Hot Air Rework Station
  • Temperature-Controlled Soldering Iron
  • Desoldering Braid
  • Magnifying Lamp

Parts you may need:

  • 63/37 Leaded Solder
  • Replacement Power MOSFET Matched to the Board
  • No-Clean Flux Paste
  1. Open the potted controller housing and pick the sealing compound away from the power section of the board.
  2. Inspect the solenoid and pump motor pins for cracked joints and the power MOSFETs for burnt or lifted legs.
  3. Desolder the failed MOSFET with the hot air station at 350C and lift it off with tweezers.
  4. Install the matched replacement MOSFET, then reflow every solenoid pin with 63/37 leaded solder at 700F.
  5. Clean with isopropyl alcohol, re-seal the housing, reinstall, and clear the codes with a bidirectional scanner.

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Who We Are

We are two friends with backgrounds in electronics and auto repair who saw a glaring problem in the market. Dealerships were price-gouging customers by replacing entire assemblies or performing quick software fixes for thousands of dollars when the components could be permanently repaired reliably with the right expertise.

We built Driveway Module Repair to fix the root cause of the problem directly in your driveway, saving you time, money, and a lot of unnecessary stress. We proudly serve the greater St. Louis and Front Range, CO areas.

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