bad DSC unit

xkegto · 04-12-2015, 07:36 PM

So I'm eyeballing an 07 to buy with a bad ABS DSC Unit. The seller was quoted $3700 at a dealer to replace. What gives? Why in the hell is it such crazy money, can they be rebuilt, why no go used etc. Is this a common problem and is it more common in certain year models than others?

Finnegan · 04-13-2015, 01:09 AM

Not that common and a salvage job on the part, or online order and DIY would be much cheaper.

GuidoK · 04-13-2015, 03:06 AM

If you DIY I think you must have INPA because you have to activate all the ABS valves when you have installed the unit to get the air out.

There are specialist companies that refurbish abs units for a fraction of the price. It's mostly problems with soldering connection on the computers' PCB (thats often a ceramic pcb with very fine soldering so less of a diy job)

The abs unit is a very expensive part.

JCF · 04-13-2015, 07:54 AM

A quick google search reveals it's expensive.

http://www.zpost.com/forums/showthread.php?t=725821

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xkegto Enlisted Member 2 Rep 41 Posts Drives: z4 Join Date: Mar 2015 Location: 30004 iTrader: (0)	bad DSC unit So I'm eyeballing an 07 to buy with a bad ABS DSC Unit. The seller was quoted $3700 at a dealer to replace. What gives? Why in the hell is it such crazy money, can they be rebuilt, why no go used etc. Is this a common problem and is it more common in certain year models than others?
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Finnegan Dog Listener 701 Rep 7,850 Posts Drives: Z4M/. Z3M, E36/46 M3 Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Teaching the dog to slalom iTrader: (22)	Not that common and a salvage job on the part, or online order and DIY would be much cheaper.
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JCF Second Lieutenant 32 Rep 218 Posts Drives: 07 Z4 M Coupe Join Date: Jan 2015 Location: Charlotte, NC iTrader: (0)	A quick google search reveals it's expensive. http://www.zpost.com/forums/showthread.php?t=725821
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