The functioning of the ABS block

The ABS block and road safety

It is not always known, but the ABS system has existed since 1920 in the aviation field in order to avoid skidding of airplanes during landing. The principle of the ABS system is now known to all because it simply prevents the wheels from locking up when the driver presses the brake too hard.

Focus on the ABS system

Before we talk about the ABS block, we need to understand the ABS system entirely. We distinguish for the car manufacturer Volkswagen Passat ...

• Magnetic targets: they are sometimes directly integrated into the wheel bearings.
• Wheel speed sensors: each sensor is placed in front of a gear, which induces a sinusoidal signal, the quality of which depends on the speed of rotation of the wheels.
• The ABS block: the technical details below allow us to understand the determining role of this accessory.

The ABS block

Different elements of the ABS block of the Volkswagen Passat car to know including...

The calculator

It warns the driver of a technical problem via a light on the dashboard.

The hydraulic unit

It is made up of various components including:

• The electronic brake splitter, which has an additional role managed by the ECU.
• A hydraulic pump, the discharge of which causes the vibrations felt under the foot.
• Solenoid valves that regulate the brake pressure of each wheel.

The motor driving a hydraulic pump

It transfers hydraulic energy into mechanical energy.

How to change the Volkswagen Passat ABS block?

How to recognize an ABS block failure?

It is very often one or the other reason: The wheels lock up due to sudden braking or the regulation of the braking pressure is not done correctly.

What does the company Diag-Engine.fr offer?

Diag-Engine is a French company that has largely proven itself regarding its automotive expertise. Let's emphasize that Diag-Engine does not sell any new ABS block.

How to do?

As soon as we receive your part, we take care of its repair and send it back to you 2 days later.

The method of operation is relatively easy. You choose the make of your car, then the model and then the name of the manufacturer of the ABS block that corresponds to it. All you have to do is order and send your problematic ABS block to Diag-Engine.

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

You can find our address at the bottom of the page.

They are satisfied with the company Diag-Engine

• The Abs block is now reassembled and the brakes work as before!
• When I received the ABS block for my Volkswagen Passat , 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.

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