ABS 2005 Vibe ADVICS control board issue
Posted: Sat Aug 23, 2025 10:10 am
2005 Vibe with failed ABS control module. Having a hard time finding the correct module. Appears the Vibe used a series of modules based on vehicle options, mine has the traction control and moon and tunes option. I can find, what appears to be, the standard 2003-2008 module 89541-01040, but not the one in my Vibe. Details from my ABS module, images attached. The output lines on my Vibe are different than the "standard" module.
ADVICS
44540-12040
89541-12190
133800-7530
Issue started as ABS/Wheel light in dash, checked wheel sensors, no issue. Replaced front sensors due to age and being on edge of signal range, dash light remained. (FWIW the aftermarket sensors were further out of range than the 20 year old OEM). Few months later, occasionally, transmission shifted oddly from 2 to 3. Few weeks later brake light illuminated in dash, then few days later speedometer quit working. After going through the service manual and troubleshooting each issue, all items are linked back to the ABS module.
ABS module uses the wheel sensor pickups to supply clock timing to run speedometer (some Vibes used a mechanical speed sensor instead of ABS)
ABS module supplies relative speed to ECM to control transmission shift points and other vehicle functions
ABS module braking control runs Tire Pressure (flashing light) and Traction light in dash cluster
ABS module braking control runs BRAKE light in dash cluster
In spite of all the issues listed above the car still runs great. Trying to find a replacement module. I want to make sure I can find a replacement before tearing down the existing module. From working on other modules of this area, I am guessing corrosion or cracked board in the module. Doing diagnostic tests listed in the service manual, all external voltages and sensors appear to be within normal operating range.
ADVICS
44540-12040
89541-12190
133800-7530
Issue started as ABS/Wheel light in dash, checked wheel sensors, no issue. Replaced front sensors due to age and being on edge of signal range, dash light remained. (FWIW the aftermarket sensors were further out of range than the 20 year old OEM). Few months later, occasionally, transmission shifted oddly from 2 to 3. Few weeks later brake light illuminated in dash, then few days later speedometer quit working. After going through the service manual and troubleshooting each issue, all items are linked back to the ABS module.
ABS module uses the wheel sensor pickups to supply clock timing to run speedometer (some Vibes used a mechanical speed sensor instead of ABS)
ABS module supplies relative speed to ECM to control transmission shift points and other vehicle functions
ABS module braking control runs Tire Pressure (flashing light) and Traction light in dash cluster
ABS module braking control runs BRAKE light in dash cluster
In spite of all the issues listed above the car still runs great. Trying to find a replacement module. I want to make sure I can find a replacement before tearing down the existing module. From working on other modules of this area, I am guessing corrosion or cracked board in the module. Doing diagnostic tests listed in the service manual, all external voltages and sensors appear to be within normal operating range.