How ABS works

Why ABS is essential

For the record, ABS was first developed for airplanes in the 1920s to prevent skidding on landing. The anti-lock braking system, or ABS, is an assistance in case of emergency braking, it allows you to keep control of the car by preventing the wheels from locking.

A valuable assistant: the ABS system

Before explaining the ABS block, it is necessary to understand the entire ABS system. We can notice for the vehicle manufacturer Volkswagen Fox ...

• The ABS block: let's look specifically at its components below...
• The magnetic targets: they vary the output signal, which is in the form of a square wave signal of varying frequency.
• The wheel speed sensors: they measure the speed of rotation of the wheels from 0 km/h.

The ABS block

In an ABS block of the brand Volkswagen Fox , we distinguish in particular...

The ECU

As soon as a wheel tends to lock, it controls the solenoid valves and the hydraulic pump.

The hydraulic motor

Transfers hydraulic energy into mechanical energy.

The hydraulic unit

• The electronic splitter that shades the pressure on the rear wheels.
• Solenoid valves, of which each wheel has an intake and exhaust solenoid valve.
• A hydraulic pump whose discharge causes the pulsations felt under the foot.

The Volkswagen Fox ABS block reconditioning

What are the symptoms of a failing ABS block?

The causes are varied and those that often appear are... The vehicle is unstable in wet driving conditions or an ABS sensor is defective.

What are the services of the company Diag-Engine.fr?

Diag-Engine is a company located in the Eure region and specializes in the reconditioning of the ABS block of the brand Volkswagen Fox and others. Please note: Diag-Engine does not offer new ABS blocks.

What is the procedure to follow?

You need to know the reference of your malfunctioning ABS block to order its repair. Then you just have to pay for the part in your cart after choosing the make and model of car you own. Finally, send us your malfunctioning ABS block as soon as possible.

7 days is enough for you to get your ABS block back in working condition.

Can't find the part number? Contact us and we'll help.

You'll find the address of Diag-Engine.fr in the footer.

Customer feedback

Check out for yourself the many real-life feedbacks from individuals and mechanics for their ABS block repair.

• When I received the ABS block for my Volkswagen Fox , I mounted the part myself. I was afraid to turn the ignition key, but... miracle! no more ABS light!"
• Thank you for your fast and efficient service. The breakdown has disappeared. The technical control could be favorable.
• The Abs block is back together and the brakes work as before!

Diag-Engine is at your disposal from Monday to Friday from 9am to 6pm.

We repair the whole abs block car or motorcycle that our customers often call by the following terms: pressure sensor - abs pump - abs hydraulic block - abs calculator - abs box - abs kit - hydraulic group - abs block esp. Please note that we do not sell new or second hand products!