Bosch ABS Pumps & modules

The Bosch 5.3 ABS is common for loss of communications which will cause the ABS warning light to become illuminated and will often prevent the dashboard speedometer from working. Detailed information can be found for the Daewoo Lanos and Vauxhall Omega and Vectra.

Common fault codes:

• P0500 – Vehicle speed sensor malfunction

Affected Vehicles:

• Alfa Romeo 156, GTV
• Audi A4, A6, A8, S4
• Citroen Xsara, Relay, Dispatch
• Daewoo Leganza, Lanos
• Fiat Multipla, Ducato, Boxer
• Ford Cougar, Mondeo, Transit
• Iveco Daily
• Kia Sorento
• Lancia Lybra
• Nissan Almera, Navara
• Peugeot 306, 307, Boxer
• Renault Megane
• Saab 9-3, 9-5
• Skoda Superb
• Toyota Avensis, Corolla, Yaris
• Vauxhall Astra, Corsa, Omega, Vectra, Zafira
• Volkswagen Passat

Another variant that has frequent loss of communication and non-functional speedometer. This model also has problems with the solenoid valve and the valve relay. For More information see Alfa Romeo 156 & GTV ABS fault

Common fault codes:

• C0080 – RL solenoid valve circuit
• 15-15 – Rear left load solenoid valve (output)
• P001B – front right drain valve
• P0003 – Front right load valve

Affected vehicles:

• Alfa Romeo 156, GTV, Spider
• Audi A4
• Citroen Xsara, Xsara Picasso
• Ford Transit
• Honda Accord, Civic
• MG ZS
• Nissan Primera
• Peugeot 307, 406
• Porsche 911, Boxster
• Renault Clio, Megane Scenic
• Rover 420
• Saab 9-3, 9-5, 900
• Toyota Avensis
• Opel Astra, Combo
• Volkswagen Passat
• Volvo S40, V40

The Bosch 5.7 & 5.7ASG ABS predominantly fails for faults relating to wheel speed sensors which can also affect the operation of the speedometer.

Common fault codes:

• 21 – Wheel speed signal, front left
• 32 – Wheel speed signal, front right
• 30 – Wheel speed signal, rear left
• 31 – Wheel speed signal, rear right
• P0501 – Front left speed sensor
• 00290 – Rear left speed sensor
• 0118 – Front left wheel speed sensor open circuit

Affected Vehicles:

• Alfa Romeo 147
• Audi A4, A6, A8, S6, RS6
• Bentley Arnage, Continental
• BMW 5 Series, 7 Series, X5
• Citroen C8, Xsara Picasso
• Fiat Stilo
• Ford Mondeo, Transit
• Jaguar X-Type
• Land Rover Range Rover
• Mazda RX-8
• Mercedes Sprinter, Vito
• Peugeot 307
• Porsche Boxster, Carrera
• Rolls-Royce Phantom
• Rover ZT, 75
• Seat Ibiza
• Skoda Fabia
• Subaru Legacy
• Toyota Avensis, Corolla Verso
• Volkswagen Passat, Polo

Primarily affecting the Mercedes Sprinter (click for detailed information) this Bosch 5.7P ABS will cause the ABS and traction control light to become illuminated and the ABS control unit will typically store a return pump fault code.

Common fault codes:

• C1401 – Return pump fault
• C142F – Right rear wheel speed sensor
• C1302 – Inlet valve front right

Affected Vehicles:

• Mercedes Sprinter
• Maserati Quattroporte

This Bosch 5.7S ABS pump and module will commonly cause the ABS warning light to come on as soon as the ignition is turned, fault codes that this ABS system type stores often cannot be cleared until it has been repaired.

Common fault codes:

• C1266 – ABS valve power relay circuit failure

Affected Vehicles:

• Jaguar X-Type
• MG ZT-T
• Seat Ibiza
• Skoda Fabia

This variation of the 8th generation Bosch ABS infamously causes drastic problems for the Vauxhall Corsa D (click for more information). The common fault is complete lack of braking effort to the front left brake caliper, this results in the vehicle dangerously pulling to the right side of the road during braking.

Common fault symptoms:

• Swerving hard to the right while braking
• No brake fluid reaching front left brake caliper

Affected Vehicles:

• VAuxhall Corsa D

Spanning over a decade, across multiple vehicles, the 8th generation of Bosch ABS units suffer common defects including the pump motor running all the time, even with ignition off and the key removed, or not running at all. Lack of communications to the ABS module is also very common across this generation. Detailed information on the Nissan Qashqai issues can be found here.

Common fault codes:

• C1380 – ABS/ASR recirculation pump
• C1381 – ABS/ASR recirculation pump electrical fault
• C1110 – ABS power relay coil circuit failure

Affected Vehicles:

• Audi A4, A5, A6, Q7
• Citroen Berlingo, C4, Dispatch, Relay
• Fiat 500, Ducato, Idea, Scudo, Stilo
• Ford Transit
• Hyundai Getz, I20, I30
• Iveco Daily
• Land Rover Freelander, Range Rover
• Mercedes Sprinter, Viano, Vito
• Nissan Micra, Primastar
• Peugeot 308, 307, 407, Boxer, Partner
• Renault Clio, Grand Scenic, Master, Megane, Trafic
• Skoda Fabia, Roomster
• Vauxhall Corsa, Meriva, Movano, Vivaro, Tigra
• Volkswagen Crafter, Fox, Golf, Polo

Commonly this ABS system type will cause ABS and EBD warnings, prevent the speedometer from working and forced the vehicle into restricted running mode. Further information can be found for Fiat Ducato and Peugeot Boxer

Common fault symptoms:

• ABS/EBD failure messages
• Limp mode/restricted running mode
• Speedometer not working

Affected Vehicles:

• Citroen Relay
• Fiat Ducato
• Peugeot Boxer

This ABS system, fitted to high-end vehicles, has a bad reputation for preventing the speedometer from working. Often internal failure will prevent communications to the ABS system.

Common fault symptoms:

• No communication to the ABS
• Speedometer not working

Affected Vehicles:

• BMW 3 Series, 5 series, X5, X6
• Ferrari California
• Mercedes CLS