ok so my abs pump died and my mechanic it would be 2k+ with labor and parts so i just pulled all the fuses and am not using it anymore. any benefits or problems if i do this?

 

also is the price he quoted me with correct?

 

My abs light is on. Is that what happens when the pump goes out? How about parts from a junkyard? I bet that would be a lot cheaper. 2K sounds like a lot.

 

I had an acura tech quote me $300-$500 just to diagnose what was wrong with mine. It wouldn't surprise me, labor included, that a new ABS unit installed would run 2K. I don't think there are any benefits to disconnecting the power to the ABS motor. The biggest problem with not having ABS is safety. There are lots of cars made without ABS, but its nice to have...

 

id rip it out

 

The ABS system has a control unit just like the engine does. There's a way to pull a code from the control unit, however off the top of my head I couldn't tell you how because I only know the procedure for '90-'93 cars.

You certainly don't need to pay $300 just to have it diagnosed. Now if only someone with a shop manual for a '94 or newer car shows up...

 

i don't really think i want to change parts from a junk yard, the labor of installing it just seems to extensive to warrant having it on a car who's value is only about double that. the abs might be on if the fuses are blown or not working in the ABS relay box

 

taken from my 94 Integra Helms:

 

mine died it was leaking fluid out everywhere underneath my car

 

just take it out, you'll save weight!