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Old 08-31-2005 | 03:56 PM
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Go to Steven's Creek to have it fixed =]
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Old 08-31-2005 | 04:31 PM
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Originally Posted by gooder77
did they give any details as to what this "upgraded ECU" consists of? Would folks with reflashed ECUs need to un-marry their AP or whatnot?

anyone know the answer of this yet? I'm thinking the ECU like AP and ECUTek should have nothing to do with it?
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Old 08-31-2005 | 05:06 PM
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Originally Posted by Impala SS AutoX
Got the letter a few days ago. Unfortunately, they also reserve the right to NOT perform the service if you have substantially modified your brake system.

I'm gonna guess that what I have (STI Brembo fronts, H6 rears, better pads all around) is probably not gonna fly???
That's gonna fly about as well as the Titanic floats!!

P.S. Nice choice in brake upgrades. We have the same with stainless lines and upgraded fluid...
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Old 08-31-2005 | 05:06 PM
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The letter says it is the "ABS Electronics control unit (ECU)" so I think it is a seperate item from the engine management ECU, but I don't know the control system architecture well enough to say for certain.
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Old 08-31-2005 | 05:17 PM
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Originally Posted by slvrsubywgn
Racenut, do you have info on your ABS switch? I'd like to learn more...that's a cool idea.
I just pulled the fuse and wired a switch with a 10A fuse in it's place. Put the switch in the blank next to the Cruise Control. There are two ABS Fuses, if you want to be able to turn it back on without turning the car off, you have to use the one that's off to the side and below the main fuse panel in the dash. It's harder to get at, but it's worth it for better operation.

Note: The ABS light will be lit while the ABS is disabled, but this is just a reminder that you have it turned off.
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Old 08-31-2005 | 05:17 PM
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i haven't fixed any of the three recalls on my 03 suby. i guess i should just get them done all in one day.

Yahooo!!! free brake ecu upgrade.
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Old 09-01-2005 | 03:17 AM
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Originally Posted by psoper
The letter says it is the "ABS Electronics control unit (ECU)" so I think it is a seperate item from the engine management ECU, but I don't know the control system architecture well enough to say for certain.
can anyone confirm?
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Old 09-01-2005 | 12:10 PM
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Originally Posted by Racenut
I just pulled the fuse and wired a switch with a 10A fuse in it's place. Put the switch in the blank next to the Cruise Control. There are two ABS Fuses, if you want to be able to turn it back on without turning the car off, you have to use the one that's off to the side and below the main fuse panel in the dash. It's harder to get at, but it's worth it for better operation.

Note: The ABS light will be lit while the ABS is disabled, but this is just a reminder that you have it turned off.
Sounds like a cool setup, but does it really come in handy? Sorry guys, I don't mean to wander off the topic here...Racenut, do you have pics of the switch and everything in your car? Would you be willing to pm me those?

Silver mojo, that makes two of us...I'm getting all three of mine done on Tuesday.
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Old 09-01-2005 | 01:54 PM
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I got the letter also, but I wont do it unless Im sure the 'brake ECU' is seperate from engine management. I want to keep my custom ecutek map!
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Old 09-01-2005 | 01:57 PM
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Originally Posted by Silver Mojo
i haven't fixed any of the three recalls on my 03 suby....
haha, me neither.

maybe someday
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Old 09-01-2005 | 04:23 PM
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Hmm, I have stoptech BBK and my abs already doesn't work, but I am used to it, don't think I could get it fixed even if I wanted them to.
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Old 09-02-2005 | 04:22 PM
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Originally Posted by Racenut
I just pulled the fuse and wired a switch with a 10A fuse in it's place. Put the switch in the blank next to the Cruise Control. There are two ABS Fuses, if you want to be able to turn it back on without turning the car off, you have to use the one that's off to the side and below the main fuse panel in the dash. It's harder to get at, but it's worth it for better operation.

Note: The ABS light will be lit while the ABS is disabled, but this is just a reminder that you have it turned off.
Pictures and a how-to please
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Old 09-04-2005 | 01:29 AM
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Looking at the WRX maintenance manual....I see nothing that refers to an individual ABS Brake ECU. The only thing I see that comes close is the ABC Control Module & Hydraulic Control Unit. Behind the passenger side headlight. Basically it's the brain to the ABS relays and solenoids.

I'm out on this one too, JDM 4pots....on an '02. Oh well.....
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Old 09-04-2005 | 01:36 AM
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Full Memo from SOA.
File is kinda small (due to restrictions on size of upload)

If anyone want's a copy of this hit me up and I'll e-mail it to you.
Attached Thumbnails '02 & '03 ABS issues (and warranty fix)-absfixmsg2.jpg  
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Old 09-04-2005 | 06:18 PM
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So does anyone know what counts as an unauthorized modification? Is it big brake kits, an H6 rear upgrade, or do simple things like stainless lines count?
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