Volkswagen Polo GTI 5 - Repair abs pump

What is the purpose of the ABS block?

ABS block and car control

For the record, anti-lock braking was first developed for airplanes in the 1920s: it was necessary to prevent skidding on landing. The principle of the ABS system is rather well understood by the general public because it prevents the wheels from locking up when the driver abruptly presses the brake pedal.

The ABS system to prevent wheel lockup

Before explaining the ABS block in detail, it is important to understand the ABS system entirely. So we find out for the Volkswagen Polo GTI 5 vehicle ...

• The ABS block: how is it composed? This is what we will discover ...
• The magnetic targets: they are, depending on the car model, integrated into the wheel bearings.
• The wheel speed sensors: there are 2 types, the active sensors operating through electronics, which are powered by a voltage defined by the ABS computer and passive sensors.

The ABS block

The ABS block of the Volkswagen Polo GTI 5 model consists of, among others, the following elements...

The motor driving a hydraulic pump

It transfers hydraulic energy into mechanical energy.

The ECU

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

The hydraulic unit

Here are some of the components that make it up...

• A hydraulic pump that locks the brake pedal so it doesn't dig in.
• Solenoid valves that regulate the braking pressure of each wheel.
• Electronic brakeforce distribution, which has an additional role managed by the ECU.

The Volkswagen Polo GTI 5 ABS unit reconditioning

How do you know if an ABS unit is out of order?

Most of the time, it is one or the other reason: The car is unstable on wet roads, the brake pressure regulation is not working properly.

What does the company Diag-Engine offer?

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

How it works?

The principle of operation is extremely easy. You select the brand corresponding to your car, then the model and then the brand of ABS block that corresponds to it. All that's left is to proceed to purchase and send your problematic ABS block to Diag-Engine.

The refurbishment of your ABS block and shipping is fast.

Don't worry, if you have any doubts about the model of the ABS block, just ask us so that we can tell you.

The address to which you should send it is listed at the bottom of the page.

Customer feedback

• The garage owner gave me an estimate of €1100 to replace my ABS block. With Diag-Engine, I got it for 400 €. Thank you!"
• Very responsive and fast service. Just 8 days between sending and return colissimo after repair.
• I sent my ABS block to Diag-Engine and all the follow-up and service were at the rendezvous, from the contact to the repair and the delay until delivery.

If you need help, our technicians are at your disposal.