– SPECIALIST CAR SERVICE

SMART ABS REPAIR

  • ABS module with its electrical connector
  • Hydraulic unit of an ABS module with its solenoid valves
ABS module with its electrical connector
Hydraulic unit of an ABS module with its solenoid valves
ABS module with its electrical connector Hydraulic unit of an ABS module with its solenoid valves

SMART ABS MODULE

350,00 € + VAT

We fix any Smart ABS fault for good through our complete remanufacturing process. For a Smart ABS repair, all you need to do is send us your unit together with the fault codes and the part number on the label. Our technicians will diagnose the control unit and carry out an exact rebuild, replacing the faulty components. Restore the safety of your Smart ABS brakes with a warranty.

You only pay once your module has been repaired

  • Repair in 24/48 h
  • No upfront payment
  • Up to 2 years’ warranty
  • Fixed price, no surprises

Are you a professional?

Let us know if you are a garage or trade professional so we can offer you specific terms.

Yes, I'm a trade customer
SKU: ABS-SMART

SMART COMPATIBILITY

Smart models compatible with this repair

These are the Smart models for which we repair the Smart ABS module: its two- and four-seater city cars, both combustion and electric. If you can’t find your car, contact us and we’ll help you.

Smart #1

Smart #1

2022 – 2026

Smart #3

Smart #3

2023 – 2026

Smart City-Coupé / Fortwo (W450 / W451 / W453)

Smart City-Coupé / Fortwo (W450 / W451 / W453)

1998 – 2024

Smart Forfour (I, II)

Smart Forfour (I, II)

2004 – 2021

Smart Roadster / Roadster-Coupé

Smart Roadster / Roadster-Coupé

2003 – 2005

OUR WORK PROCESS

NITO MOTOR REPAIRS FIRST, THEN YOU PAY

Simple · Fast · Efficient

PLACE YOUR ORDER

Request your repair online in minutes, with no upfront payment. Nito Motor repairs first, then you pay.

GARAGE COLLECTION

Depending on what you choose, you ship it yourself or we collect the part from the trusted private address or garage you give us.

TECHNICAL REPAIR CENTRE

Diagnosis and repair in 24/48 h by specialist technicians. Guaranteed repair, whatever the type of fault.

CERTIFIED DELIVERY

We send you the invoice for payment and return the repaired module to the garage or trusted address, with a warranty of up to 2 years.

WHY DOES IT FAIL?

Smart ABS fault symptoms

Spotting a Smart ABS fault in time can prevent accidents and bigger repairs. The Smart ABS warning light on in the instrument cluster is the warning we hear about most at the workshop, and with this make it is worth ruling out the simple things first: a battery with a low charge during the drive cycle can falsely trigger a module fault code. When the fault is real, a Smart ABS sensor that stops sending a signal, a code with no documented definition or a loss of communication on the CAN network can show up in several ways. The most common signs of a faulty ABS on a Smart are:

ABS warning light on

The Smart ABS warning light stays on in the instrument cluster even though the car still brakes normally. Before looking at the control unit, it is worth checking the battery charge: on a Smart, a low battery during the drive cycle can falsely trigger an ABS module fault code.

DTC code with no standard definition

The cluster logs C1503 or C1443, two codes reported on the Smart Fortwo for which there is no confirmed official definition: without a reliable description, the OBD reader is not enough and the module’s circuit board has to be physically inspected.

Unpredictable braking

The braking system does not respond as it should. DTC reading and testing of every hydraulic and electronic channel.

Loss of communication on the CAN network

The diagnostic tool logs C1316 and the Sprintshift module stops talking to the rest of the car over the CAN network: on your Smart this fault appears alongside ABS/ESP codes because the three systems share the same communication network.

ABS REPAIR PRICE

ABS module repair price

Why choose our ABS control unit repair over a new one?

Approximate price
Warranty
Delivery time
Sustainability
Our repair
Price: 350€ – 800€ Save up to 70%
Warranty: Up to 2 years warranty
Delivery: 24/48 hours Estimated time
Sustainability: High (recycling) We care for the environment
Replacement with a new unit
Price: 1.200€ – 6.500€ Higher outlay
Warranty: 1 year warranty
Delivery: Variable Depending on available stock
Sustainability: Low (scrapped) Greater environmental impact

TYPICAL SMART ABS FAULTS WE REPAIR

Most common Smart DTC codes

C1503

Reported on a real 2008 Smart Fortwo — no confirmed definition (according to the user, not even Alldata documented it)

C1443

Reported on a real 2008 Smart Fortwo — no confirmed definition

C1316

CAN communication fault with the Sprintshift module (semi-automatic gearbox) — reported alongside ABS/ESP codes on a 2009 Fortwo

ABS module fault (genérico)

A low battery during the drive cycle can falsely trigger this code — testing the battery charge is recommended before replacing parts

WHAT OUR CUSTOMERS SAY

★ Verified ratings · Google Reviews

Excellent

Based on 156 reviews

See all on Google Write a review

  • Zaida & Tonho

    Estamos muy satisfechos con Nito Motor.
    Teníamos un problema de Módulo de ABS en una Volkswaggen Caddy 4 Motion del 2014, ya revisado por otros profesionales del sector, sin solución ninguna, precios desorbitados y con muy poca información del problema, sobre todo para explicarle al cliente.
    Cuándo contactamos con Nito Motor, me sorprendió que nos explicaran tan claramente su método de trabajo y los posibles fallos de ese módulo ABS ( fue muy fácil explicárselo al cliente ) y así fue:
    Nos llamaron, explicaron el problema, lo solucionaron y además nos dieron consejos para poner en marcha el vehículo.
    Después de su revisión/reparación y nuestra programación electrónica el vehículo ha vuelto a funcionar sin ningún fallo de ABS después de 2 AÑOS!!!
    Muchísimas gracias al equipo Nito Motor, ya que esa Caddy ya tiene ITV y vuelve a circular por las calles.
    Nuestro cliente y nosotros estamos infinitamente agradecidos.
    Un saludo.

  • javier arostegi

    Respondieron amablemente las dudas por teléfono. Reparación en un par de días. Seriedad y profesionalidad. Exactamente lo presupuestado. Ya he pasado la ITV. Lo recomiendo.

  • MotoCenterActur Taller

    Todo perfecto, ya llevamos unos cuantos enviados a reparar y lo hacen rápido y bien, una vez montados funcionan correctamente.

  • Fernando Bocigas martin

    No le doy más estrellas por qué no se puede. Llame por una avería muy común en las BMW (módulo Abs) me corria un poco de prisa por que tenía un viaje y se lo comenté se lo envié y en un día y poco lo tenía reparado y preparado para llegar y montar. Profesionales de verdad. Un placer

  • Juanma Hernandez Vasco

    Professional and friendly service. A 10.

  • Karsten Müller

    Die Abwicklung der Reparatur meines defekten ABS Modul (2003er BMW R1150GS) war sehr einfach, schnell und kompetent. Wenn man auf der Website den Reparaturauftrag erteilt hat, dann sollte man einen Screenshot vom Auftrag machen, denn ich habe keine schriftliche Bestätigung erhalten. Ist aber kein Problem. Achtet auf die Preise - auf der Website ist Netto angegeben, kann überraschen, weil wir es in D nicht gewohnt sind, mit Nettopreisen einzukaufen. Incl Transportversicherung betrugen die Reparaturkosten somit ca. 900 Euro, deutlich günstiger als andere Angebote. Das Gerät würde pünktlich, wie vereinbart, von einer Spedition 2 Tage nach Auftragserteilung an einem Mittwoch abgeholt und nach Spanien geschickt. Am folgenden Dienstag erhielt ich bereits die Info, dass die Reparatur fertig gestellt wurde. Super schnell. Ich habe überwiesen und den Screenshot der Überweisung mitgeschickt. So wurde das ABS bereits am darauf folgenden Mittwoch zurück gesendet und war am Montag wierder zu Hause. Das Ganze dauerte keine zwei Wochen. Das Gerät funktioniert wieder einwandfrei.

  • Jesus Prieto

    Well, 3 months ago they repaired a Seat León module for me, and from the very first moment they treated me in a super professional way. They were quick with the repair and practical with collecting the part and delivering it. No problems so far, I recommend them one hundred per cent.

  • CREATIVE FPV

  • Rafael Furtado

    Impecáveis na reparação do meu módulo ABS, do meu astra GTC foi necessário uma nova peça na qual fui avisado previamente,em todo o acompanhamento.
    Obrigado

  • Marco Pérez Rodríguez

    What can I say about these guys… nothing but kindness and professionalism; whatever problem you have with your module, they give you a solution and guide you towards the best and cheapest option for me. A 10, I recommend them without hesitation, with my eyes closed

Nito Motor newsletter

GET ABS DIAGNOSTIC TIPS IN YOUR INBOX

A monthly newsletter for garages and mechanics: real fault cases, technical data sheets and diagnostic news.

PRACTICAL TIPS

Useful advice for everyday work in the garage.

TECHNICAL DATA SHEETS

Clear, up-to-date documentation.

NEWS

The latest in diagnostics and technology.

Basic information on data protection

Data controller: NITO MOTOR SL

Purpose: Your data will be used to handle your requests and provide our services, including online commerce.

Information of interest: We will only send you communications of interest to you with your prior authorisation, which you can give us by ticking the box provided for this purpose.

Legal basis: We will only process your data with your prior consent, which you can give us by ticking the box provided for this purpose.

Recipients: As a general rule, only duly authorised staff of our organisation will have access to the information we ask you for.

Rights: You have the right to know what information we hold about you, to correct it and to have it deleted, as explained in the additional information available on our website.

Additional information: More information in the section “PRIVACY POLICY” of our website.

Privacy policy consent

No spam. Unsubscribe at any time.

Latest blog articles

Technical tips · Diagnostics · News

Smart ABS repair FAQs

These codes are real cases reported on the Fortwo with no clear official definition, which makes a diagnosis based only on the OBD reader difficult. In these situations, the only reliable way to identify the fault is a complete physical and functional inspection of the ABS module, as analysing the circuit board usually reveals the damaged component even if the code itself is not well documented.

Yes, that may be the case. There is a documented CAN communication fault (C1316) that affects both the Sprintshift module and the ABS/ESP systems, as they share the same vehicle communication network. When codes from both systems appear at the same time, it is worth checking this communication first before treating each fault separately.

Yes, it is advisable to check the battery’s state of charge first of all. On Smart cars it is well known that a low battery during the drive cycle can trigger a «false» ABS module fault code, without there being any real fault in the control unit. If your battery is weak, charge or replace it and clear the code before assuming the module is damaged.

The diagnosis and repair process is adapted to each generation, as the ABS module and its location can vary between the W450, W451 and W453. We work with all three generations of the City-Coupé/Fortwo, first identifying the exact part number of your module to guarantee compatibility after the repair.

Repairing it costs roughly a quarter of what a new module would cost. What’s more, at Nito Motor there is no upfront payment: you only pay for the service once the unit has been checked, repaired and tested, with a 1-year warranty.

Yes, we work with the whole Smart range, including the Roadster/Roadster-Coupé, a model built in smaller numbers for which finding new or second-hand spare parts is especially difficult. Repairing your own module avoids depending on hard-to-find parts.

Yes, the ABS system works independently of the type of drivetrain, managing only the wheel speed sensors and the hydraulic braking block. We work with the whole Smart range, including the electric #1 and #3, as well as the Fortwo and Forfour in their different generations.