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Dana Rohleder wrote:
>
> For those of you that have run this race before, can you offer any help?
>
> I bought a 90 XJ pretty cheap knowing there was a problem with the ABS
> system. Since the vehicle's ABS system still has an active safety recall on
> it, I felt I had to take it to the dealership for service. However, because
> a fault code points to my controller - $1100 for the part. They say they
> need to replace the controller BEFORE they can get into the recall portion
> of the repair. The car has 140K on it, so I am over the extended warranty on
> the ENTIRE ABS system, but I should be covered on the "lifetime" coverage on
> the recall for the actuator assy and the pump/motor assy.
>
> I also had the dealer run up an estimate on converting the vehicle to a
> non-ABS power brake system, as had been recommended by others on the list.
> Their estimate was $1300 parts/labor.
>
> My questions follow:
>
> 1. What is the reliability of the ABS system AFTER the necessary repairs are
> done?
> 2. Is it possible that a malfunctioning actuator/pump/motor components could
> have fried the controller, and if so, should/would D-C pay for the
> controller as well?
> 3. If their ABS system on these vehicles is so bad, shouldn't they be
> converting all of the malfunctioning systems to non-ABS and paying for that
> repair?
> 4. Is the dealer trying to scare me away from the ABS recall claim by making
> me pay for the controller up front - leaving me the option of paying for the
> downgrade out-of-pocket - so that D-C doesn't have to pay a cent for the
> recall work?
> 5. Does anyone have a number for a contact at D-C who could help clarify and
> sort this situation out?
> --
> Dana
> Port Kent, NY
>
> 93 YJ, 90 XJ, (76, 82 & 91 FSJ -deceased)
>
> "It's in our country's interests to find those who would do harm to us and
> get them out of harm's way." GW Bush -Washington, D.C., April 28, 2005