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need help figuring out what to do with my abs codes

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hey. my abs lights has been on for a while and i pulled some codes from it. but first, the light came on a while ago and my abs pump was making a constant wining noise, even with the truck off, so i unplugged it for a while and eventually replaced the abs controller, which stopped the wining noise. the abs light was off for two days before it came on again. the pump doesnt make the wining noise it was making before, but i got the following codes when i scanned it:

11 - ecu failure, replace ecu
17 - reference voltage
25 - front right valve
41 - front right sensor
42 - front left sensor
63 - pump motor

so from here im not sure what to do.
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okay i checked the grounds and fuse and it all looks good to me...
Danggit, you're still having trouble? :/

When you say "checked" and "looked good"...
Do you mean with just your eyeballs? :)

Got a meter?
Know someone that's got a meter?

Looking for a electrical trouble using just your eyeballs is almost
as bad as checking for a flat tire using a meter. ;) No kidding. :)

http://shop.oreillyauto.com/ProductDetail.aspx?MfrCode=MGI&MfrPartNumber=5898&CategoryCode=3389B

Alvin in AZ
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I just fixed my ABS problem by just replacing the rear ABS speed sensor on the top of the rear differential.

Just a stupid question. Did you check this? Solved my problem but I only have the rear ABS not the 4 wheel like yours.
okay been working on it alot lately, and after abs control module #3, i got it down to one code

63 Pump Motor Triggered but Did Not Run
Possible Source(s):
� Damaged pump motor.
� Terminal backout in anti-lock brake electronic control module harness connector Pins 17, 29, 37 and 38.
� Open or shorted pump motor relay coil.
� Open contacts in pump motor relay.
� Terminal backout in pump motor 4-way, Pins 1, 2, 3 or 4.

this is the pump motor, correct? http://www.autozone.com/autozone/ca...navValue=14401578&itemId=1578-0&parentId=44-0
im just gonna grab one from the jy and see if it solves it.
that's da pump (HCU); so far. by consensus the best re man 4WABS Hydraulic Control Unit (HCU)s are from bba-reman.com
see http://fullsizebronco.com/forum/showthread.php?t=122402

I wrote; BBA quotes $200 plus shipping for repair of/my HCU; "It usually takes about 3 days from receipt to repair..."

Used price locally is $150.00; 60 day guarantee.
Babaganoosh wrote; "...all I can say is

BBA all the way.

BBA did the rebuilds on ABS Modules for my old VW/Audi Shop. They were super inexpensive, fast, friendly, and only had one issue with them ever and it was 50% my fault anyways (keep in mind it's VW stuff anyways).

You may be able to get one from A1 cardone. Raybestos dropped off the map on ABS Modules. Just regular brake parts really..."

Also, do those other tests to ensure that the pins are in-place..etc before doing that swap; and you'll need to Bleed that system since the HCU is coming out.
4WABS Hydraulic Control Unit (HCU) Bleeding Procedure (DIY)
Source: by SigEpBlue (Steve) at http://www.fullsizebronco.com/forum/showthread.php?t=106364

4WABS Hydraulic Control Unit (HCU) Motor; "...pulled a motor off a crown vic, the unit it self was differant but the motor was the same. Cost me 20 bucks. OH and the wire conector was differant as well but I just drafted the one from the nfg motor on to the crown and it works great. That was 4 years ago. no problems yet...its only 2 screws that hold it in. And best part is it doesn't open the system so you won't loose fluid and won't need to bleed it. Now all you need to do is go to the bone yard and find one..."
Source: by bossind (boss, Steve) at 4WABS Hydraulic Control Unit (HCU) Motor; "...pulled a motor off a crown vic, the unit it self was differant but the motor was the same. Cost me 20 bucks. OH and the wire conector was differant as well but I just drafted the one from the nfg motor on to the crown and it works great. That was 4 years ago. no problems yet...its only 2 screws that hold it in. And best part is it doesn't open the system so you won't loose fluid and won't need to bleed it. Now all you need to do is go to the bone yard and find one..."
Source: by bossind (boss, Steve) at 4WABS Hydraulic Control Unit (HCU) Motor; "...pulled a motor off a crown vic, the unit it self was differant but the motor was the same. Cost me 20 bucks. OH and the wire conector was differant as well but I just drafted the one from the nfg motor on to the crown and it works great. That was 4 years ago. no problems yet...its only 2 screws that hold it in. And best part is it doesn't open the system so you won't loose fluid and won't need to bleed it. Now all you need to do is go to the bone yard and find one..."
Source: by bossind (boss, Steve) at http://fullsizebronco.com/forum/showthread.php?t=105437&page=2

4WABS Hydraulic Control Unit (HCU) pic in 93-96
Source: by Steve83 (Steve, That dirty old truck) at SuperMotors.net http://www.supermotors.net/vehicles/registry/media/575358_1
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Abs Hydraulic Assembly, Remanufactured
Professional Grade ABS540042
http://images.affiniagroup.com/ai/images/Brake/RAYBESTOS/ABS540042-TOP-P01.jpg


4WABS Bleeding in a 96 from the 1996 F-150, F-250, F-350, and Bronco Workshop Manual; CAUTION: Perform this procedure only if the Hydraulic Control Unit (HCU) has been replaced. Follow conventional bleed procedures if the HCU is not being replaced.
Never use brake fluid that has been drained from the hydraulic system or that has been standing in an open container for an extended period of time
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