sportlineguy

Just heard from my indie that the abs pump is dead / electronic module are not usable after sending it all out to be checked and/or rebuilt. Seems that this is not an option - what is the best way to move forward? A new unit is 4-6k (which is crazy). It is for a 2001 996 without PSM, has anyone else had this issue and how did you resolve it?

ZuffenZeus

https://rennlist.com/forums/996-foru...e-options.html

sportlineguy

Seems like these are very specific as to year and if PSM or not. An internet Porsche dealership parts dept quoted me @8,500.00 and on backorder with no idea of when it might come in. Any assistance would be appreciated

ZuffenZeus

At that price, I would be looking at a good used or rebuilt part.

theprf

An '01 with no PSM should have 5 metal pipes attached to the ABS unit.
If you confirm that you can use an ABS from a boxster. Just make sure it also has 5 metal pipes. I have bought these on ebay for less than $50.

hardtailer

But if the 996 comes without PSM it could still have TC. In that case you need an ABS unit with 6 pipes: 2 for the MC and 1 to each wheel.
No TC means only 1 pipe from ABS going to the rear axle where it is split to left and right.

sportlineguy

I had my indy source a used unit that tested ok and had it replaced. All good now, and saved over 5k! At this rate I can replace at least 4-5 of them if it goes bad again - but the first one lasted @ 100k.... thanks for all the ideas

ZuffenZeus

Guess that makes me the winner of chicken dinner?