ebcm problems
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Heel & Toe
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ebcm problems
I was recently rear ended at a red light, since then my service traction sontrol, service abs, ans service active handeling lights are on all the time, i was told the ebcm needs replaced, but that it had nothing to do with being hit. Could the ebcm have been damaged in the wreck from the jolt of being hit??
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I guess it could have, but I doubt it. EBCM failure is pretty common on these cars. DO NOT PAY FOR A NEW ONE! Call Brandon (absfixer.com) and tell him your year and model and ask him if he can repair it. He does good work and offers a warranty. Pulling the EBCM off the car isn't a big deal, and you can drive while it's off (you just won't have abs, traction control or active handling so drive carefully). Good luck. 
Burning Brakes
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From: Magnolia Greens NC
Could the ebcm have been damaged in the wreck from the jolt of being hit??
I was recently rear ended at a red light, since then my service traction sontrol, service abs, ans service active handeling lights are on all the time, i was told the ebcm needs replaced, but that it had nothing to do with being hit. Could the ebcm have been damaged in the wreck from the jolt of being hit??
This problem would be easier to diagnose if you would post the codes relative to these warning lights...here's how to pull up the codes on your DIC:
with the key in the on position, but the engine not running
push and release the reset button until all messages cleared
next push and HOLD button #4
next push and release button #1 four times while holding button #4
When first engaged the on-board diagnostics go into an "automatic" mode which shows all parameters: PCM-TCS-RTD-BCM-IPC-radio-HVAC-LDCM-RDCM-SCM-RFA. If there are no problems, you will see "no more codes" on the ICP display. The computer will show two kinds of codes, "current" and "history," designated "C" or "H". A current code indicates a malfunction is present in the system whose module is displaying data. A history code indicates a past problem. When the screen displays "manual diagnostics," select the desired module by pressing the "options" button to go forward or the "trip" button to go back. Press "guages" to go forward or "fuel" to go back. To exit the diagnostic mode at any time, press "E/M".
to erase or "clear" codes, you press "reset"
Burning Brakes
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From: Magnolia Greens NC
not until ...
don't replace that EBCM until you post your codes...the procedure is in the previous post#3...the code(s) you get will tell us where the problem is...it may not be the EBCM..
Melting Slicks
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St. Jude Donor '08-'09-'10
If your car is a '97-'00 the EBCM can not be rebuilt and there are no new or remanufactered units available. You would need to find a used one if it requires replacement.
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Heel & Toe
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the car is a 2001, and the dealership has already replaced the ebcm, and now the insurance co. is stating that there is no relation to the accident and the ebcm, just seems odd to me that they happened at the same time..
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