What is an ABS block

ABS block and car control

The ABS block is a vital part of a car's safety. The anti-lock braking system is an assistance in case of emergency braking, it helps to keep control of the car by preventing the wheels from locking.

A valuable aid: the ABS system

Before discussing the ABS block, it is important to understand the ABS system as a whole. We distinguish for the BMW X4 car ...

• The wheel speed sensors: there are 2 types, namely the active sensors operating through electronics, which are powered by a voltage defined by the ABS computer and inductive sensors.
• The ABS block: the technical details below allow us to understand the importance of this element.
• The magnetic targets: they modify the output signal, which takes on the appearance of a square signal of variable frequency.

The ABS block

The ABS block of the BMW X4 car consists of, among other things, the following elements:

The hydraulic unit

• Solenoid valves that eliminate the need for a braking compensator.
• The electronic brake proportioning valve, which has an additional role managed by the ECU.
• Pressure accumulators, which are pressurized gas reservoirs that can hold a variable volume of a pressurized liquid.

The ECU

Each time a wheel locks, it regulates the solenoid valves and the hydraulic pump.

The motor driving a hydraulic pump

It transfers hydraulic energy into mechanical energy.

The BMW X4 ABS block reconditioning

How to tell if an ABS block is out of order

The causes are varied, and the ones that often appear are... The car is unstable in wet driving conditions, the brake pressure regulation is not done properly.

What does Diag-Engine offer?

Diag-Engine is a French company that has largely proven itself in terms of its automotive know-how. It is important to understand that Diag-Engine does not sell new ABS blocks.

How does it work?

The refurbishment of your ABS block and shipping takes only a few days.

The method of operation is very simple: you select the make corresponding to your car, then the model and finally the name of the manufacturer of the ABS block that corresponds to it. All you have to do is order and ship us your malfunctioning ABS block.

Don't worry, if you are not sure about the ABS block model, just ask us so that we can tell you.

The address where you can send it to us is indicated in the footer of the site.

Customer feedback

• Thank you for your fast and efficient service.The ABS warning light on has disappeared. The technical control has validated.
• The Abs block is now reassembled and the braking has regained all its power!"
• When I received the ABS block of my BMW X4 , I mounted the part myself. I was afraid to start, but ... hallelujah! no more ABS light!

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