Volkswagen Caddy 5 - Repair abs pump

What is an ABS block?

What is the purpose of the ABS block?

For the record, the ABS system has been around since 1920 in the airline industry to prevent airplanes from skidding on landing. The acronym ABS comes from the German "Antiblockiersystem". It is an anti-lock wheel system that keeps the vehicle under control when sudden braking occurs.

The ABS system quickly

The ABS block is an accessory to the overall ABS system. There are for the vehicle manufacturer Volkswagen Caddy 5 ...

• The magnetic targets: they generate signals read by the sensors, which send these signals to the ABS computer.
• The wheel speed sensors: there are 2 types, passive sensors composed in particular of a permanent magnet and active sensors.
• The ABS block: the following information allows us to understand the determining role of this part.

The ABS block

Let's look at the non-exhaustive structure of the ABS block of the Volkswagen Caddy 5 car...

The ECU

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

The hydraulic motor

Transfers hydraulic energy into mechanical energy.

The hydraulic unit

Many components make it up, including:

• The electronic brake splitter, which has a complementary role managed by the ECU.
• A hydraulic pump whose delivery causes the pulsations felt on the pedal.
• Solenoid valves that eliminate the need for a braking compensator.

The Volkswagen Caddy 5 ABS block reconditioning

What are the symptoms of a failing ABS block?

The reasons are varied and those that manifest themselves most of the time are: The wheels lock up during heavy braking or a problem of an electrical nature.

What does the company Diag-Engine offer?

Diag-Engine is a French company that has largely proven itself regarding its automotive know-how. Please note: Diag-Engine does not sell any new ABS blocks.

How to do it?

The operating principle is extremely quick. You choose the brand corresponding to your vehicle, then the model and finally the name of the manufacturer of the ABS block that corresponds to it. Then you only have to pay for this order and send us your defective ABS block.

One week is necessary for you to receive your ABS block in perfect condition.

You will find the address of Diag-Engine.fr at the bottom of the page.

By email or by tel, you can contact us during working hours.

Customer feedback

• I sent my ABS block to Diag-Engine and all the follow up and service were top notch, from the contact to the repair and from the delay to the delivery.
• The garage asked me 1100 € to replace my ABS block. With Diag-Engine, it cost me only 380 €. Super thank you!"
• The Abs block is now reassembled and the braking has regained all its power!"

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