Economical way to replace EBCM?
guiser
09-18-2007, 01:39 PM
Hello all,
To make a longer story somewhat shorter; I was hoping to get opinions on the most economical way to replace the electronic brake control module (EBCM) in my 2001 Grand Prix GTP (with 72,000 miles). Various dealers have provided quotes between $1100 and $1400. The part itself is right around $1000 new.
In general, would a dealership install a used/salvaged part? I've called around to a couple salvage yards, and they say they could get the part used for $250. If a dealership would not perform the installation with a used part, is it feasible for an independent mechanic to do the work. Or, is this the type of thing that only a dealer can install?
Would anybody be able to help me find the GM service bulletin for replacing the EBCM. If I do have to use a dealer, I was hoping to get some idea on how much labor charge GM says this work should require (since I think I got ripped off on the labor on the wheel speed sensor harness swap).
Thanks for your assistance.
(The longer version of what's going on. In late July of this year, my ABS and TCS lights starting coming on and staying on (the lights would come on a few minutes into driving the car; after the ABS self-tests failed). I took the car two independent mechanics, neither of which had the scan tools to interface with the car. Once taking it to the dealer, they said the wheel speed sensor harness needed to be replaced. They did that (costing $300), but the problem was not fixed. Next they said the EBCM needed to be replaced, and it would cost $1200. I said no thanks to that so I could investigate all this further. So I'm currently driving the car without ABS or TCS.)
To make a longer story somewhat shorter; I was hoping to get opinions on the most economical way to replace the electronic brake control module (EBCM) in my 2001 Grand Prix GTP (with 72,000 miles). Various dealers have provided quotes between $1100 and $1400. The part itself is right around $1000 new.
In general, would a dealership install a used/salvaged part? I've called around to a couple salvage yards, and they say they could get the part used for $250. If a dealership would not perform the installation with a used part, is it feasible for an independent mechanic to do the work. Or, is this the type of thing that only a dealer can install?
Would anybody be able to help me find the GM service bulletin for replacing the EBCM. If I do have to use a dealer, I was hoping to get some idea on how much labor charge GM says this work should require (since I think I got ripped off on the labor on the wheel speed sensor harness swap).
Thanks for your assistance.
(The longer version of what's going on. In late July of this year, my ABS and TCS lights starting coming on and staying on (the lights would come on a few minutes into driving the car; after the ABS self-tests failed). I took the car two independent mechanics, neither of which had the scan tools to interface with the car. Once taking it to the dealer, they said the wheel speed sensor harness needed to be replaced. They did that (costing $300), but the problem was not fixed. Next they said the EBCM needed to be replaced, and it would cost $1200. I said no thanks to that so I could investigate all this further. So I'm currently driving the car without ABS or TCS.)
BNaylor
09-18-2007, 03:45 PM
Welcome to AF.
Just replace the EBTCM module portion of the ABS pump assembly with a used/pull in serviceable condition. I recall the high prices were for a complete ABS motor/ebtcm assembly.
Here are some recent posts about the EBTCM which may answers some of your questions. Use search and review our old posts whenever possible because it helps. :wink:
http://www.automotiveforums.com/vbulletin/showthread.php?t=663464&highlight=ebtcm+module
http://www.automotiveforums.com/vbulletin/showthread.php?t=733318&highlight=ebtcm+module
http://www.automotiveforums.com/vbulletin/showthread.php?t=738376&highlight=ebtcm+module
Just replace the EBTCM module portion of the ABS pump assembly with a used/pull in serviceable condition. I recall the high prices were for a complete ABS motor/ebtcm assembly.
Here are some recent posts about the EBTCM which may answers some of your questions. Use search and review our old posts whenever possible because it helps. :wink:
http://www.automotiveforums.com/vbulletin/showthread.php?t=663464&highlight=ebtcm+module
http://www.automotiveforums.com/vbulletin/showthread.php?t=733318&highlight=ebtcm+module
http://www.automotiveforums.com/vbulletin/showthread.php?t=738376&highlight=ebtcm+module
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