ABS module from a BMW Motorrad stripped down piece by piece at the Nito Motor technical repair centre
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Motorcycle ABS module repair for BMW MOTORRAD

We repair the ABS module on any BMW Motorrad motorcycle: the ABS 2 on the nineties K and R models, the Integral ABS on the R 1150 and R 1200 and the ABS Pro on current GS models. We receive your control unit, remanufacture it and return it to you bench-tested. If the ABS and brake warning lights come on at the same time and the lever suddenly goes hard, it’s the module. No upfront payment: we repair first and charge afterwards.

Test-bench diagnosis of your own unitwe tell you what has failed before touching anything.

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CAN YOUR BMW ABS MODULE BE FIXED?

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We’ll tell you whether your module can be repaired and how much it will cost before you remove it.

  1. Find the sticker on the module. On R and K models with Integral ABS it is under the tank or behind the right-hand side fairing; on F and S models, on the swingarm or under the seat.
  2. Take a photo of the sticker and the connector. The part number and the connector identify the unit and its generation.
  3. We reply with a diagnosis and a price. If it can’t be repaired, we tell you before you send it.
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Choose the series of your BMW Motorrad

Each series uses a different braking system and has its own faults. Open yours to see compatible models, fault codes and price.

WHY DOES IT FAIL?

Symptoms of a faulty ABS module on your BMW Motorrad

Spotting an ABS fault on a BMW Motorrad in time saves you from being left without braking assistance just when you need it. These are the signs we see most often at the workshop:

ABS warning light on in the instrument panel

The ABS warning light stays on after starting or comes on while riding, indicating that the ECU has detected a fault.

False or intermittent ABS activation

The brake lever pulses or vibrates under normal braking for no apparent reason.

Speedometer failure or erratic reading

The speedometer shows incorrect or intermittent values or stops working, alongside the ABS fault.

ABS system in failsafe mode (self-disabled)

The system switches itself off automatically and the bike reverts to conventional braking without ABS assistance.

The ABS does not act under hard braking (wheel lock)

The wheel locks when braking hard despite the ABS system being fitted, increasing the risk of a fall.

Abnormal brake lever feel

Hard or spongy lever, or one with irregular travel.

Unusual noise around the wheel (sensor/tone ring)

Clicks, humming or rubbing coming from the wheel sensor or the toothed ring.

Longer braking distance / loss of control in an emergency

The system does not effectively correct wheel slip during emergency braking.

The three generations of BMW Motorrad ABS

BMW has not fitted a single system: over more than thirty years it has gone through three architectures that are diagnosed and repaired differently. Finding out which one your motorbike has is the first thing we do when we receive a module.

  • 1988 – 2000

    ABS 2

    The first series-production ABS ever fitted to a motorcycle. It regulates the two circuits independently and is recognisable by its bulky unit and period electronics.

    ModelsK 100, K 1100, R 1100 GS / RS / RT, R 850 R and R 1100 R.

    Typical faultsCircuit board tracks and capacitors, plus seized relays and modulators on motorcycles that have stood unused for a long time. Almost always electrical rather than hydraulic.

  • 2001 – 2014 The one we see most at the workshop

    Integral ABS

    Combined, power-assisted braking, with Bosch and Continental units: the hydraulic unit itself generates the pressure and distributes it between the two axles. If the module fails you don’t just lose the anti-lock function, you lose the assistance entirely and the lever suddenly goes hard.

    ModelsR 1150 GS / RT / RS, first-generation R 1200 GS and RT, K 1200 GT / RS / LT.

    Typical faultsPressure sensors, pump motor power supply and internal corrosion after years of out-of-date brake fluid.

  • Since 2016

    ABS Pro

    Adds lean angle: an inertial measurement unit measures how far the motorcycle is leaning and the module adjusts the pressure so you can brake in a corner without the wheel sliding out.

    ModelsR 1250 GS, S 1000 RR and S 1000 XR, F 900 R and F 900 XR.

    Typical faultsLoss of communication with the inertial measurement unit or with the engine control unit, and pressure sensors out of range. Less hydraulic than the previous generations.

BMW Motorrad ABS fault codes

The DTCs we come across most often when bench-diagnosing a BMW ABS module

5E38

Wheel speed sensor

5E3C

Implausible wheel speed

5DF0 / 5DF1

Pump motor power supply fault

5DF2

Valve or control unit hardware error (ROM/RAM check)

5DF4

Supply voltage too low

5DF5

Internal control unit error

5DF7

Supply voltage too high

5DAA / 5DBA / 5DCA / 5D9A

Faulty pressure sensor (depending on circuit)

5E20

Pressure sensor 1 — electrical fault

5E21

Pressure sensor 2 — electrical fault

5E24

Pressure sensors 1 and 2 implausible relative to each other

5E26

Pressure sensor power supply

5E11

CAN controller internal error

5E14

CAN timeout with the engine control unit

5E16

CAN timeout with the instrument cluster

5E18 – 5E1A

Incorrect CAN message or signal with the engine control unit

5E2F

Temperature sensor

5E59

Coding error

5E5D

Brake fluid level switch

5E5E

Brake light switch

5EB1

Internal sensor fault

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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.

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

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  • 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.

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  • 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

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Frequently asked questions about BMW motorcycle ABS repair

Our remanufacturing costs around a quarter of the price of a new BMW Motorrad ABS module, which for an Integral ABS can easily exceed a thousand euros. What’s more, we don’t charge upfront: we receive your module, repair it, test it on the bench and only then do you pay. If we can’t repair it, there is nothing to pay.

Integral ABS is a power-assisted system: the hydraulic unit itself generates the braking pressure and distributes it between the two axles. This means that when the module fails you don’t just lose the anti-lock function, you lose the assistance entirely and the lever suddenly goes hard. The usual weak points are the pressure sensors, the pump motor and internal corrosion after years of out-of-date brake fluid. It is the unit we see most often at our workshop and the one that responds best to a complete remanufacture.

We don’t do makeshift soldering: we strip down the whole module and remanufacture it. The work includes:

  • Repair of the hydraulic unit: valves, ducts and pressure sensors.
  • Repair of the mechanical part: pump motor and accumulators.
  • Repair of the circuit board and of tracks damaged by moisture.
  • Replacement of seals and wear parts, and test-bench validation before we return it to you.

On a BMW with Integral ABS that combination almost always points to the module. When the servo assistance is lost, the lever and pedal go hard with very little useful travel, and the instrument cluster lights both warning lights at once. Before removing anything, it is worth ruling out a low battery and a low brake fluid level, because an insufficient power supply produces the same set of symptoms and logs voltage codes. If after that the codes still point to the pump or the pressure sensors, the module is the culprit.

Yes. We cover all three generations: the ABS 2 on the K 100, K 1100 and R 1100 from the nineties, the Integral ABS on the R 1150, R 1200 and K 1200 from 2001 to 2014, and the ABS Pro with lean-angle sensor on the current R 1250 GS, S 1000 and F 900. Each generation goes through a different test bench, because validating a servo-assisted unit is nothing like validating one that only modulates pressure.

The part number is printed on a sticker on the body of the module itself, next to the connector. On R and K models with Integral ABS the unit sits under the tank or behind the right-hand side fairing; on F and S models it is usually above the rear swingarm or under the seat. Send us a photo of that sticker and the connector and we will confirm whether it can be repaired before you ship it. As we repair your own unit rather than replacing it with another one, there is nothing to code: it goes back on the motorbike with its original programming.

Diagnosis, remanufacturing and bench validation are normally completed within 24 to 48 hours (working days) of the module arriving at our technical repair centre, plus the outbound and return transport. The repair comes with a one-year warranty and with the report of the bench tests it has passed.