Not having the beep yet, but noticed compared to my other toyotas with the same system, the motor is running very often. Could it be the accumulator is not being able to hold pressure? or does this occur when the motor is near the end of its life?
Gone 20,000 miles like this. Over the past year I found a fuse related to the VSC but then had no speedometer, power steering was weak, and no cruise control. Now I finally found the buzzer, ripped it out. I still carry that buzzer with me to this day. Its been dragging on the ground behind my car tied to a little string so IT TOO, CAN FEEL THE PAIN
Yeah dude. I took out the whole thing and replaced it with a used part off a wrecked vehicle. Thing works off and on which is better than the old one which didn't work at all. Thinking just ripping out the damn buzzer is the way to go because the car runs and drives fine.
Was the car able to stop with a bad pump? What are the symptoms? How bad was it to bleed the system after installing this? Thanks. Appreciate the video.
Brakes felt like the car was off before repair so a lot of foot pressure was needed to stop. no need to bleed unless you replace the whole unit which I did not do, I only replaced the pump because that's what went out on my vehicle.
@@jaybourbon8608 it drove like the booster had no vacuum on a normal car, you can stop but u need 2 feet if your not strong. This repair did not remedy the vsa lights but did fix the no brake assist issue. If it needs just the motor then this repair works but sometimes the module will also go out which has to be off a highlander or Lexus rx350 hybrid not the prius.
Can I assume you had the red warning light on, red brake light on, and several others such as abs amber light on, prior to this fix? Did they go away, too? Has the fix lasted? I watched another video where the guy just swapped the actuator motor and it didn't get rid of the warning lights.He then switched out the block thing that the brake lines go into and that fixed the problem. But to clarify, swapping the motor only solved your problem? Thanks.
Yes you are correct, to fix this issue you would need to replace the whole abs module not just the motor. This fix works, i hadnt had issues since but the lights did stay on. The abs module code had disappeared but it still had speed sensor issues which were caused by a bad module computer from what i understand
I knew my motor went out because i did not have assisted braking, this repair did not completely fix my issue only got the vehicle to driving conditions again. I had an abs code for abd pump failure which is why i replaced it and the vehicle lets you know with a horrible constant chime even when the vehicle is in accessory mode. If your abs module itself has failed this repair will not fix that, this is only an abs pump repair
@@bearle97 Thanks for the feedback. I got assistance break. The car has deactivated the ABS. So I can break normally, but I dont have ABS. I wish I could know if by just replacing the motor it would fix it.
Hey, I know this is an older video at this point, but a response would be greatly appreciated. My motor has failed as well, I plan on swapping it out. I was wondering if you had to remove the abs module in order to swap the motor? Also if you encountered any issues after completing the swap? Thanks in advance!
My module ended up being bad as well so i still had the abs light on but if you want to gamble on swapping the motor it will make the brake assist work again. If you have a highlander or rx300 hybrid abs module you should swap the whole module to avoid any issues
@@bearle97 Thanks, luckily I found someone selling just the abs motor for 150 with a 90 day warranty. Taking the risk over paying the ridiculous price or 850-1000 for used or 1200 for new modules.. cheers
@@cjackfly Actually worked out fine. Was able to swap out the motor fairly easily and has been working ever since. Let me know if you have any other questions about it.
@@crbDesignz not sure about anyone else. Just mine is wonky? However, where I'm at now is with an appointment at a shop. Why? Because the codes are all over the place. In fact even the behavior of the ABS actuator is all over the place. That sound means it's working properly. So the clicking is good. Been that way since I got it until recently. Then a of a sudden, no noise. Now the noise is back. I'm not gonna go slam on my brakes to see if the ABS works. Cat code is back. Gonna try that laquer thinner in the gas to see if that works. Love the var but is it worth the troubles, and added expense? Will find out in a month or so.
It's better to disconnect hybrid battery also or else you may damage your inverter (converter) unit in most hybrids. Disconnecting hybrid battery is not difficult it always have a orange colored plug in battery module also if you disconnect that plug you will save yourself from electrocuted. Pardon my bad english.
It under the dashboard at the back of steering. You can get to it by open the driver door then open the fuse box inside the vehicle then use your hand to search for the sound. You can disconnect it from there.
Hi thanks very much for the video, my 07 highlander makes chirping noise often, no lights on the dash, brakes work fine, do you think I need to replace the pump. New one is around $1200, used prius ABS is about $200. Appreciate your response.
@@SUCKiNonBOOBies I did not fix it yet, I'll cross that bridge when it comes, I am not bothered right now because brakes are working and no lights. That thing is damn expensive to fix.
I have prius 2007 japanese domestic here in pakistan this car is notoriously bad when it comes to ABS issue. Had to replace ABS unit two times with 2nd hand working unit. Just recently changed Full ABS unit it's working fine now. Here in Pakistan 2nd hand salvaged car's ABS module costs around 30K to 35K Pak Rupees. US dollar is around 150 pkr for one usd so you can calculate price in usd. First time i changed ABS unit it was expensive like 60K PKR now it's 30K. My first replaced 2nd hand unit worked good for 2 years. I heard New ABS unit price too much to afford so everyone replaces with 2nd hand ones.
If you are replacing the whole unit the Prius abs module will not work. The block that the lines hook to have different line hole locations. My fix only works for replacing just the motor pump
If you bleed the front brakes, you don't need the computer. To bleed the rear brakes, you'll need a computer or you can use a hand pump and do it manually. I understand that they even use the hand pump method at most dealerships. What I did was to bleed the front brakes down to a low level in the resivoir then fill with new fluid there. The issue is that at arpund 15 to 20 years the fluid will have moisture in it. Figure 50% replaced is better than nothing. Plus it was super easy and brakes work well. If not for this stupid actuator problem. 😄
This will not work, the long straw/plastic wrapped wire is connected to the motor and does not just pull out and slide back in. It has to be disconnected and rewelded.
You may not see this but I currently have an 06 hihy and it has a long hiss beep when power comes to the car. It is a car that won’t turn on so wondering if this may be a cause
@@bearle97 I figured out the starting of the car was my hybrid battery which I was able to find a huge deal replacing it for 150$ but I still the issue with the brakes being rock hard and that long beep sound under steering wheel seems I need to replace the abs pump
I was able to reuse the ones that i pulled from the prius abs motor, the highlander one had gotten stuck so it bent when i pulled it out but when i removed the prius one it came out relatively easy
If its motor issue then yes for this repair. However, most of the times its the aluminum valveblock that goes bad. The internal pump thats inside the valveblock itself. Cant repair those as they are non repairable!
Hi I have 08 Highlander hybrid. It Shows ABS, Brake, Master Warning yellow, Brake Warning red, Slip Indicator lamps. And it makes BOOP noises when I stepped and hold on the brake pedal. My car runs and stops fine without ABS. In this case can I just replace a motor work? If someone knows please let me know! Thank you for your time. Regards
Search on google for highlander. I have a prius 2007 if you need part number of prius 2007 abs module part number i can help you cuz i have one spare unit which is not in good shape
I just replaced the pump motor housing and bearing the bearing failed causing a squealing sound I bought the correct pump and motor from eBay for a $100 dollars that was sold as is . I also had 2 blown abs box fuses blown because of the motor overheating and the bearing freezing up.The magnets in the pump housing were broken and fell apart after removing the housing from the magnetic field The 2 pins from the pump motor that run to the other side of the abs module and supply power to the motor those pins are welded to another pin that supplies electrical current the weld must be broken first if your going to replace the whole motor and rewelded the weld was more like a tig weld than a sauder weld . I didn't have to do that.i just replaced the bearing and housing that had good magnets .I'm am going to replace the whole motor because the magnets did turn to dust all over inside .I am currently trying to find that buzzer so I can unplug it .sounds like it's coming from the passengers side behind the radio .if anyone knows we're it is leave a comment . Google wasn't any help or RUclips .
did you ever replace the motor and if so how hard was it to get in there and weld the connectors? Also any luck on finding the buzzer, i’m about to have a 4 hour drive back for a cheap highlander that needs this and would like to remove the buzzer before making that drive lol
i went to toyota they told that i was going to need the whole assy because they dont sale the them seperatly and after replace they have to use their computer to bleed the air out $1899 in parts and $430 in labor
We replaced the brushes on my son's Highlander Hybrid, and we still have the problem, though the motor works fine now.
thanks..for your help...i buy use pump from 05 prius on fb for $50..take 30m to replace moter..fix problem...
On fb? On the market place?
Not having the beep yet, but noticed compared to my other toyotas with the same system, the motor is running very often. Could it be the accumulator is not being able to hold pressure? or does this occur when the motor is near the end of its life?
Gone 20,000 miles like this. Over the past year I found a fuse related to the VSC but then had no speedometer, power steering was weak, and no cruise control. Now I finally found the buzzer, ripped it out. I still carry that buzzer with me to this day.
Its been dragging on the ground behind my car tied to a little string so IT TOO, CAN FEEL THE PAIN
Still no brakes but still no problem
please tell me where the buzzer is
Yeah dude. I took out the whole thing and replaced it with a used part off a wrecked vehicle. Thing works off and on which is better than the old one which didn't work at all. Thinking just ripping out the damn buzzer is the way to go because the car runs and drives fine.
@theory816 that buzzer almost put me in a mental asylum
I would like to thank you
ON the failed brake actuator assembly was it making a clicking sound almost nonstop?
Yes
Yes but that's actually normal. It's when it stops doing that, hen you'll have issues.
Thanks your video ..same problem the my 2006 Highlander hybrid ..Prius which year model? please reply.. thanks
2004-2009
Was the car able to stop with a bad pump? What are the symptoms? How bad was it to bleed the system after installing this? Thanks. Appreciate the video.
Brakes felt like the car was off before repair so a lot of foot pressure was needed to stop. no need to bleed unless you replace the whole unit which I did not do, I only replaced the pump because that's what went out on my vehicle.
@@bearle97 so it was drivable? Could stop easily enough? I ask cause there's one for sale near me with the same issue.
@@jaybourbon8608 it drove like the booster had no vacuum on a normal car, you can stop but u need 2 feet if your not strong. This repair did not remedy the vsa lights but did fix the no brake assist issue. If it needs just the motor then this repair works but sometimes the module will also go out which has to be off a highlander or Lexus rx350 hybrid not the prius.
@@bearle97 the foot pedal was hard to press because it's in mechanical mode. Meaning emergency mode. So you still habe brakes just like in 1920!
oh man you made my day I was wondering if the prius motor is gonna work. thank bro
Can I assume you had the red warning light on, red brake light on, and several others such as abs amber light on, prior to this fix? Did they go away, too? Has the fix lasted?
I watched another video where the guy just swapped the actuator motor and it didn't get rid of the warning lights.He then switched out the block thing that the brake lines go into and that fixed the problem. But to clarify, swapping the motor only solved your problem?
Thanks.
Yes you are correct, to fix this issue you would need to replace the whole abs module not just the motor. This fix works, i hadnt had issues since but the lights did stay on. The abs module code had disappeared but it still had speed sensor issues which were caused by a bad module computer from what i understand
@@bearle97 Thanks a bunch for video/feedback. Is it normal for the actuator to click often?
@@deanrock4331 yes
Hi Mike, I got VSC 45 code on my hihy (same as yours), + ABS and brake lights on the dashboard. How you knew it was just the motor?
I knew my motor went out because i did not have assisted braking, this repair did not completely fix my issue only got the vehicle to driving conditions again. I had an abs code for abd pump failure which is why i replaced it and the vehicle lets you know with a horrible constant chime even when the vehicle is in accessory mode. If your abs module itself has failed this repair will not fix that, this is only an abs pump repair
@@bearle97 Thanks for the feedback. I got assistance break. The car has deactivated the ABS. So I can break normally, but I dont have ABS. I wish I could know if by just replacing the motor it would fix it.
Hey, I know this is an older video at this point, but a response would be greatly appreciated. My motor has failed as well, I plan on swapping it out. I was wondering if you had to remove the abs module in order to swap the motor? Also if you encountered any issues after completing the swap?
Thanks in advance!
My module ended up being bad as well so i still had the abs light on but if you want to gamble on swapping the motor it will make the brake assist work again. If you have a highlander or rx300 hybrid abs module you should swap the whole module to avoid any issues
@@bearle97 Thanks, luckily I found someone selling just the abs motor for 150 with a 90 day warranty. Taking the risk over paying the ridiculous price or 850-1000 for used or 1200 for new modules..
cheers
@@crbDesignz how'd it go? Any issues?
@@cjackfly Actually worked out fine. Was able to swap out the motor fairly easily and has been working ever since. Let me know if you have any other questions about it.
@@crbDesignz not sure about anyone else. Just mine is wonky? However, where I'm at now is with an appointment at a shop. Why? Because the codes are all over the place. In fact even the behavior of the ABS actuator is all over the place. That sound means it's working properly. So the clicking is good. Been that way since I got it until recently. Then a of a sudden, no noise. Now the noise is back. I'm not gonna go slam on my brakes to see if the ABS works. Cat code is back. Gonna try that laquer thinner in the gas to see if that works. Love the var but is it worth the troubles, and added expense?
Will find out in a month or so.
When you replaced just the abs motor did you have to unpug the hybrid battery and the aux battery?
I disconnected the aux battery, that stops the hybrid battery from powering the accessories
It's better to disconnect hybrid battery also or else you may damage your inverter (converter) unit in most hybrids. Disconnecting hybrid battery is not difficult it always have a orange colored plug in battery module also if you disconnect that plug you will save yourself from electrocuted.
Pardon my bad english.
@@dawoodrana8374 systems are completely separated.
Did this actually work with no problems?
So are you able to brake again ?? I’m having this issue now
Are the lights still on also?
Did that part making the beep and going out ever make your car stall?
Yes. It did on my wife's Lexus RX400H 2008 model
Thank you. Will see if it works.
Did it ?
Can I use a Camry pump as well?
Do you know how to just disconnect the wires or a fuse that leads to the speaker which expels the horrible beep?
It under the dashboard at the back of steering. You can get to it by open the driver door then open the fuse box inside the vehicle then use your hand to search for the sound. You can disconnect it from there.
You can do that but you'll still have only mechanical brakes.
Hi thanks very much for the video, my 07 highlander makes chirping noise often, no lights on the dash, brakes work fine, do you think I need to replace the pump. New one is around $1200, used prius ABS is about $200. Appreciate your response.
Nash Tenn did this fix your issue? I have the same car same year same issue
@@SUCKiNonBOOBies I did not fix it yet, I'll cross that bridge when it comes, I am not bothered right now because brakes are working and no lights. That thing is damn expensive to fix.
Chirping means it will happen soon
I have prius 2007 japanese domestic here in pakistan this car is notoriously bad when it comes to ABS issue. Had to replace ABS unit two times with 2nd hand working unit. Just recently changed Full ABS unit it's working fine now. Here in Pakistan 2nd hand salvaged car's ABS module costs around 30K to 35K Pak Rupees. US dollar is around 150 pkr for one usd so you can calculate price in usd. First time i changed ABS unit it was expensive like 60K PKR now it's 30K.
My first replaced 2nd hand unit worked good for 2 years. I heard New ABS unit price too much to afford so everyone replaces with 2nd hand ones.
hey man. about to do the same thing but i have no idea how to bleed the breaks! any help you could give me would be sooo great! do i need a computer??
If you are replacing the whole unit the Prius abs module will not work. The block that the lines hook to have different line hole locations. My fix only works for replacing just the motor pump
If you bleed the front brakes, you don't need the computer. To bleed the rear brakes, you'll need a computer or you can use a hand pump and do it manually. I understand that they even use the hand pump method at most dealerships. What I did was to bleed the front brakes down to a low level in the resivoir then fill with new fluid there. The issue is that at arpund 15 to 20 years the fluid will have moisture in it. Figure 50% replaced is better than nothing. Plus it was super easy and brakes work well. If not for this stupid actuator problem. 😄
what yr and make prius?
This will not work, the long straw/plastic wrapped wire is connected to the motor and does not just pull out and slide back in. It has to be disconnected and rewelded.
You may not see this but I currently have an 06 hihy and it has a long hiss beep when power comes to the car. It is a car that won’t turn on so wondering if this may be a cause
When power comes to the car it will allow key to turn but engine won’t turnover
All dashboard lights come on
There is probably something wrong with your hybrid system and or generator(transmission starter combo), the abs would not affect it starting
@@bearle97 ok thank you
@@bearle97 I figured out the starting of the car was my hybrid battery which I was able to find a huge deal replacing it for 150$ but I still the issue with the brakes being rock hard and that long beep sound under steering wheel seems I need to replace the abs pump
Mike, where you able to straighten the pins or did you have new ones. Proper fitting of the pins is confusing me.
I was able to reuse the ones that i pulled from the prius abs motor, the highlander one had gotten stuck so it bent when i pulled it out but when i removed the prius one it came out relatively easy
@@bearle97 what are the pins for/do?
If its motor issue then yes for this repair. However, most of the times its the aluminum valveblock that goes bad. The internal pump thats inside the valveblock itself. Cant repair those as they are non repairable!
How do you determine whether it's the motor or the valveblock?
@@deanrock4331 the motor makes noise. Then when it stops making noise... It's dead.
Hi I have 08 Highlander hybrid. It Shows ABS, Brake, Master Warning yellow, Brake Warning red, Slip Indicator lamps. And it makes BOOP noises when I stepped and hold on the brake pedal. My car runs and stops fine without ABS. In this case can I just replace a motor work? If someone knows please let me know! Thank you for your time. Regards
What was the part number on the prius actuator pump?
Stephen, did you find out the part No on pruis actuatot pump? I have same problem with high l 06..
Search on google for highlander. I have a prius 2007 if you need part number of prius 2007 abs module part number i can help you cuz i have one spare unit which is not in good shape
Thank for the video Mike, I'm thinking about replacing the same part on my Highlander. what was the year of the Prius?
2005-2009
Nice video^ ^
Did your brakes work
Yes but it was like manual brakes with no assist prior to replacing the pump, like the car was off and you tried to brake
Mike Le no my brakes are barely working, I have the exact same car as you. I know my abs has stopped working
I just replaced the pump motor housing and bearing the bearing failed causing a squealing sound I bought the correct pump and motor from eBay for a $100 dollars that was sold as is . I also had 2 blown abs box fuses blown because of the motor overheating and the bearing freezing up.The magnets in the pump housing were broken and fell apart after removing the housing from the magnetic field The 2 pins from the pump motor that run to the other side of the abs module and supply power to the motor those pins are welded to another pin that supplies electrical current the weld must be broken first if your going to replace the whole motor and rewelded the weld was more like a tig weld than a sauder weld . I didn't have to do that.i just replaced the bearing and housing that had good magnets .I'm am going to replace the whole motor because the magnets did turn to dust all over inside .I am currently trying to find that buzzer so I can unplug it .sounds like it's coming from the passengers side behind the radio .if anyone knows we're it is leave a comment . Google wasn't any help or RUclips .
did you ever replace the motor and if so how hard was it to get in there and weld the connectors? Also any luck on finding the buzzer, i’m about to have a 4 hour drive back for a cheap highlander that needs this and would like to remove the buzzer before making that drive lol
i went to toyota they told that i was going to need the whole assy because they dont sale the them seperatly and after replace they have to use their computer to bleed the air out $1899 in parts and $430 in labor
That's what they say.