Abs Controller Location/part Number

[Vince]

I still have the random ABS firing problem on our 1999 2.8 galaxy. I checked the ring around the hub and it's fine. The sensor has been changed on the wheel that's reporting intermittant problems.

 

So I found on TIS that the ABS module is on the kerb side in the engine compartment to the rear, and found a box next to the battery with the part number 98vw 12b 565 ea. All I did yesterday was dislodge the module and put it back, and when we set off to test the cruise control (mended that yeasterday too) the ABS light cancelled on it's own. Maybe I moved a bad connection. I have since taken the connector off and given it some contact cleaner.

 

So my questions are...

1) Can anyone tell me if 98vw 12b 565 ea actually is the ABS module.

2) And if so, why hasn't our 1997 2.3 car got one in the same place?

3) Lastly, catch all, so where are the ABS modules on these two cars?

 

Thanks,

Vince.

[Vince]

I just found '98vw 12b 565 ea' in the wiring diagram, it's the gearbox controller, but the ABS location is described the same, so does anyone have any tips?

 

Vince.