Used ABS Modules

Shops/Fleets or Customers: DO NOT USE.

During programing an error occurs…the used ABS module states module is programed but the ABS and Traction Control light is on.

Shop mechanic pulls codes with his scanner:

U2300:51-2B- (ABS) – Central Configuration – Not Programmed – Current (DTC), Fault is currently present.
U2300:51-68- (ABS) – Central Configuration – Not Programmed – Indeterminate, Fault previously detected but monitor has not completed to determine state.

Trigger Event :
The first time since the (DTC) information was cleared that a system malfunction was detected.
(REALTIME_CURRENT) : 3433:13:10
(GLOBTIM) : 3433:13:10
(TOTDIST) : 33815.53mi
(MAINECUV) : 12.25V
(OUTTMP) : 84.2°F
(POWER_MODE) : Ignition on power mode
(ABS) : Inactive
(AYC) : Inactive
(BTCS) : Inactive
(HDC) : Inactive
(RSC) : Inactive
(BTC) : Inactive
(VAC_BST_ST) : Inactive
(BST_REL_SW) : Inactive
(HYD_PMP_ST) : Inactive
(VPWR_ABS) : 12.4V
(VSS_ABS) : 0MPH

Since the used ABS module has a different VIN on it from the original vehicle and this may be one of the causes of the fault code.

See message below from Ford:

SSM 49819 – 2010-2021 Various Vehicles – Errors Caused By Swapping Modules From Like Vehicles Or Ordering Modules Using Another VIN for 2010-2021 vehicles, swapping a module from a donor vehicle for diagnosis purposes is likely to cause errors and is not recommended. It is also not recommended to order a replacement module using a vehicle identification number (VIN) from a different vehicle. Most modules on these affected vehicles are VIN/Vehicle specific and hardware variations between modules do exist. Swapping a module from a donor vehicle or ordering a module using a different vehicle/VIN can cause ineffective repairs and additional vehicle down time. Make sure all appropriate workshop manual procedures are followed when diagnosing the condition prior to all module replacements and only order modules using the correct VIN.

Please email me with questions or concerns….isoliz@sames.net.

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