ABS/ ESP wires/08 jk

[rizzicon]

I have an 2008 jk unlimited rubicon. The abs light came on, I took it to the dealer ( Courtesy Chrysler ). They told me that the wires where broken and looked like they where pulled. The wires got caught in my bump stops. They could fix them for $900.00 . I was told that you could splice them and the jeeps computer would accept it.
 Only the back passenger side was broke. I spliced in about 16" (one wire looked burnt), leaving a couple inches on the connector at the wheel and the same at the frame. I soldered the connections, shrink wrapped, covered with new plastic stuff,  taped the ends and zip tied (away from harm).
 When I started the jeep the ABS lights were still on. I took it for a short drive and hammered on the brakes a couple times and the lights went off. I could feel the ABS working as well. I'm into this fix for about $10.  . Do it your self !

[hps4evr]

ive seen a couple jk's within the last year that had this problem. passenger rear side, usually within a foot of the speed sensor at the r/r wheel. 900$ is a bit much in my opinion.

[Unknown303]

Yeah sounds like they are just trying to make some quick money.  There's no way materials and time can come to that much for changing out a wire.

[vantagetes]

According to Chysler it does 

They have tripled their prices on parts in the last little bit. I went in for a spring retainer for an AX5 clutch fork. Used to be $2.75 and it cost me $6.92.

A friend of mine went for a switch which he bought 2 years ago for $75, they wanted $280!  Needless to say I'm excellent at finding parts at wreckers now.

[WhiteOut]

Prices for everything are going to go up now that manufacturing in Japan has taken a massive blow.