Poorly RR 4.4V8

Hi All,
I need your wisdom again......
I have a 2003 RR Vogue 4.4V8 and I have been advised that my ABS modulator is duff and a replacement is just over £2K (
Part number is SRB000283 or SRB2000282
Does anyone know where I might get a second hand one?
Thanks all
Duncan.

So you need that actual valve block modulator part....not the ECU?

I know the ECUs can go bandy (mine did) not heard much about the modulator going south before (not to say it can't).

What makes them sure it is the modulator needed to be changed......ABS ECU going nuts will throw allsorts of spurious faults.

The main issue with the ABS ECU is two things: a) the Harness suffers from water ingress and can corrode the pins in the connection (LR issued a Tech Bulletin about it and the solution is to fit a new 'Short' harness - I did this to mine, still had issues....and b) where it is located above the exhaust manifold it gets hot and suffers heat damage internally...this can lead to the tiny little wires inside working free from the circuit board giving odd errors and faults.....search my threads for mine as I opened my old ECU up to take a look! it is well reported in the BMW models too.....

I'd be tempted to ask them if they have a spare ECU they could try and if that resolves the issue, replace the ECU at a fraction of the £2k cost....I paid £260 for mine from Ebay.....if it does in fact turn out to be the modulator...then you have two options

a) second hand - Ebay most likely or a decent breakers like Furness or Emmots of Colne.....but as it is a major component of the braking system, I'd think carefully about an unknown second hand unit from anyone who is not a reputable company selling parts.....try stopping 2.5 tonnes of Solihuls finest on a wet raod and you'll see what I mean!!

or

b) a new part and get financially ruined for the price!

Hi Saint-V8
It it what I have been inform by RCV in East Peckham, they say they have checked and there is no water ingress and all failures are cascading down from the modulator fault, unfortunately they do not have a spare they can try for me.
I'll give those breakers a call.
Thanks

Hi Saint.V8
I have been in touch with Emmots and they have supplied Modulator and ECU for £150, very happy. Lets just see if that cures the problem.
Thanks again for such a quick response )
Duncan.

Best of luck, hope it sorts the problem....do let us know what the outcome is!

If you are bored there is a lot of info on the BMW forums regarding this and there are companies that remanufacture but at £150, if that cures the problem you are onto a winner.

http://www.bimmerforums.com/forum/showthread.php?1123015-ABS-Module-Repair-Actual-Repair!!!
http://www.bba-reman.com/uk/index.aspx

I'll keep you posted !

Hi all,
Just a quick update, I had the modulator/ECU fitted, faults cleared and she is now running like a dream, no issues or faults at all.
Very happy and relieved

Well done chap...feels good to have a resolve!

The real pleasure of owning an L322, relief !

Hello, I have same problem. €2200 quoted for repair and part SRB000283. I know a company that can clone my car details on the ECU, I just the to know if SRB000283 and SRB000282 are the same or the part number for just the ABS ECU.

Thanks in advance