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Re: dead abs, hard pedal
Sandro, simple test to see if the main fuse has blown. If the system gets no
power, you get the rock hard pedal (ask me how I know!!). There is a 50 amp
fusible link just down stream from the battery - located on top of the right
front fender in a little black plastic enclosure w/ a flip up top. It's a
flat, sort of dog bone shaped fusible link - should get 5 volts (maybe it's
12 - anyway, there should be some volts!!) downstream of it. If it's blown -
simple replacement. Actually, i couldn't get any from the local alfa guys,
nor could I find anything like it at the local autoparts stores. However,
it turns out that this same part is used by certain VW diesels w/ ABS, as
well as some MB models. I just took the two halves to a local VW dealer. he
recognized it instantly. they cost about a buck. i bought all 4 he had in
stock. One for the repair. One for the on board tool kit. two for the
sparre parts bin. I think it all came to about $ 6.00!! i don't think the
fuse blew from drawing too much current, looked more like a mechanical
fracture. In any case, the repalcement is doing fine!
Good ,luck. Hope that is all it is.
andy
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