Technical abs control unit faults

[sapper]

My 2001 multipla has various faults on the dash.ie, abs fault and the brakes are no good until you have traveled a few hundred yards, also says air con defective, its not. CDs fault, and now a red engine logo, any thoughts, I have just replaced the abs pump and it is the same
Sapper

 

[slobo]

It would be good if you knew someone with a scanner or laptop with the relevant leads.
I had an ABS fault and a guy diagnosed it with a reader as the nearside rear sensor not reading. I cleaned the serrated ring and it went away.
The brakes were weird for the first 100yrds or so as well.

 

[hastingsmum]

where do you live zapper? Lots of people here with laptops and software.

I've had the ABS light on twice, both times I've managed to diagnose it to be a sensor with FiatECUScan, you can download it for free

 

[sapper]

I live in Gray's, Essex, but my knowledge of software and scanners for cars would fill a thimble, I just need to get this sorted, as I feel some people are taking the Mick and my money and know nothing, so all advice is welcome.are there any fiat specialists in my area?

 

[boilermansab]

Da motors are in wickford, but your still going to have to pay hefty labour rates...
Maybe worth investing in a code reader...
I may be buying one soon..

 

[hastingsmum]

Da motors are in wickford, but your still going to have to pay hefty labour rates...
Maybe worth investing in a code reader...
I may be buying one soon..

I can recommend this one that I've got. Cost about a tenner. Autel MS300 MaxiScan: Amazon.co.uk: Car & Motorbike

although no where near as versatile at FiatECUScan, which does so much more than checks for errors, when I had my latest ABS fault light I checked the wheel speed readings and could quickly diagnose which of the sensors were not working properly... :worship:

 

[sapper]

Thanks to all replies, I am contacting a Fiat expert to ask advice, will let you know how it goes.

Sapper

 

[hastingsmum]

Thanks to all replies, I am contacting a Fiat expert to ask advice, will let you know how it goes.

I thought that's what you had already done, we are all Fiat experts here in varying degree, lol