Abs inop

[Docta]

Light came on tonight after I almost lost it around a corner, locked up all 4, had some interesting words with a cop that just so happened to be right around that corner, and now the light came on. Pedal tries to fight me if I brake from anything more than 40, but brakes don't lock up. Is it a wheel sensor, or what? I'm not sued to working on these newer cars with all the fancy sensors and whatnot... any help?

And just to add to it, I'm supposed to go on a 1000ish mile road trip in 2 days...

[2.8 Bird]

Re: Abs inop

That usually disappears as you keep driving and return back to normal braking.

I remember jamming my brakes hard trying not to run over this mini-dobberman. My light came on. I think after a day or so of continous driving it went away.

[ACiFiC]

Hopefully it goes away like 2.8 said. You could try resetting the ECU and see if it comes back.

[Docta]

Re: Abs inop

I tested it on the way home from my friend's, and the brakes didn't lock up, so I'm really not sure what is inoperable. I also heard to check fuses?

[techsan23]

Re: Abs inop

You could get it scanned and see what code its throwing.

[Docta]

Re: Abs inop

I scanned it when I replaced fuses about a half hour ago, no codes. But that was on a really cheap scanner. Should I take it to like a dealer?

[ACiFiC]

Dealer will probably want to charge you. But they will have scanners that detect voltage @ the sensors and would let you know if any aren't reading, fuses would be a good idea to check.

I'm not sure if you guys have local automotive retailers that would have a good scan tool for free.

[transamtom1]

Re: Abs inop

My ABS inop light has been on since I bought my 99TA 2 years ago and who knows how long before that.

My brakes work just fine.

[Docta]

Re: Abs inop

My neighbors shop scanned it for me, turns out it's a tight front wheel speed sensor, which I replaced with the hub less than a month ago. Warranty time.

[ACiFiC]

Awesome!

[TheGr8Schlotzky]

Re: Abs inop

My ABS inop light has been on since I bought my 99TA 2 years ago and who knows how long before that.

My brakes work just fine.

The function of normal braking won't be affected as it's a closed hydraulic system. The panic stop situation is when they won't be working properly, which could be quite bad.

That said, my ABS INOP light came on with the ignition-on light test and went right back off, the system threw no codes, but my ABS never worked. Just functions like an older car and is less safe in a panic stop.

[transamtom1]

Re: Abs inop

The function of normal braking won't be affected as it's a closed hydraulic system. The panic stop situation is when they won't be working properly, which could be quite bad.

That said, my ABS INOP light came on with the ignition-on light test and went right back off, the system threw no codes, but my ABS never worked. Just functions like an older car and is less safe in a panic stop.

Threshold braking is your friend;)

[TheGr8Schlotzky]

Re: Abs inop

Threshold braking is your friend;)

That's the spirit! In theory, a car could stop faster without ABS anyway, but the likelihood of performing a perfect stop in a panic situation is pretty slim for an average Joe.

[madforce10]

Re: Abs inop

That's the spirit! In theory, a car could stop faster without ABS anyway, but the likelihood of performing a perfect stop in a panic situation is pretty slim for an average Joe.

that is so true. it is sooooooooooo much easier to brake consistantly with abs. i would turn tires into squares just trying to find that point at an autox event. i am so glad my abs works now.

[Docta]

Re: Abs inop

So... got the new hub, drove a week, hit the brakes hard, low trac light came on and didn't turn off, shut the car off and now ABS inop again. I never had these issues with my old hub. Parts from parts stores suck. Officially.