waddisme

Service "Active Handling", "ABS", "Traction Control" came on DIC today. Checked codes - 1214 HC. This is what I found in search:

Bill Curlee: "Unfortunitly the problem that your expierencing is a bad relay thats internal to the EBTCM. Nothing short of replacing that relay with a new one will solve the issue. Its not just a plug and play replacement. You have to remove the EBTCM side of the EBTCM/BPMV assy (six screws and 2 connectors). Once its removed, send it to ABS Fixer and he will install a new and improved relay for a grand total of $150. That includes a life time warranty.

Call Brian (ABS Fixer ) and see if he can overnight you one of his rebuilt cores if he has any extras laying around. Then just send him yours back as a core for rebuild for someone else. MAkE sure that you get the SAME series EBTCM or you will have issues.

If all that isnt an option, just run in OFF mode and be SAFE!"


Ouch!

ErnieN85

If Bill says it it's so! He is real good with this stuff.

CHJ In Virginia

I also had the dreaded 1214 error code last summer. Take the module off your car and send it to the ABS Fixer. His turn around is quick and everything works fine. The 1214 error problem has been around for a number of years. Do a search - There are several posts that document the entire removal process with pics.

AU N EGL

When ever I notice this 1214 code, my bearings and wires attached to the hub were just about shot. Bearing shot or wire split and exposed.

Replaced the wheel bearing units and no more codes.

MySR71

Put me on the list of those that had the 1214 code. I also sent mine to ABSFixer. No more trouble since. Removing the unit can be a bit of a pain due to access. It really isn't that hard though and there is no need to open any of the brake lines. I recommend having the front end jacked up so you can get at it from both the top and the bottom. It makes getting to some of the bolts easier.

wallyman424

Had the same thing, ABSfixer is the way to go. takes 2 minutes to remove/replace the unit, all in all its not that big of a deal.

Falcon

2 minutes? How in the world did you do it in 2 minutes?



I've had to replace mine 2 times.

wallyman424

i'm good with my hands.

ErnieN85

You better be

GAS

i'm good with my hands.

Not what his ex-girl is saying!!

wallyman424

kmagvette

Fortunately I had GMPP when I got that code, it was the EBCM. I hope your solution is cheaper.

68sixspeed

Is ABS Fixer around? I tried PM'ing ABSFixer and ABS Fixer and it doesn't come up as a good user? I have C1225/1226/1255! -Dan

Gray Ghost GS

Dan, here you go http://www.absfixer.com/ Mike

davidfarmer

Jody, did you ever get yours working????????????//

ryan0

exactly.. mine is always caused by frayed insulation.

Falcon

Yep.

I replaced the module with an ABSFIXER rebuilt unit and it didn't solve the problem. I replaced both front hubs, and the problem was still there. Williams Performance found a short in the wiring harness and after replacing the unit with a new module, it's all back to good. It was a frustrating and PITA thing to find.

68sixspeed

mint, thanks! -Dan

Kanmer

There is a test to find out if it is JUST the EBCM. The EBCM is a $1K part so if you have an alternate route then do it. My cost as a tech at the dealership is $600.00 just for the EBCM. The BPMV is what is really expensive. I can tell you that the EBCM needs to be addressed.

To find out if the BPMV is also in need attention disconnet the 2 wire connector on the bottom of the EBCM which are the wires that run to the BPMV. Take a multimeter and test for continuity from either terminal to the BPMV body. No continuity and just the EBCM needs replacing. If there is continuity then the BPMV also needs replacing.

HTH
Bob

varkwso

I hate chasing shorts in harnesses - took me four months last time since it was intermittent.

I have the dreaded code in my FRC but it is only AH and TC - no abs so I have successfully ignored it so far....