Tech-Nics

just recently realized after my insurance compnay sent me a bill saying i have to pay an additional fee cause my car has no ABS? i thought by law all cars after a certain year must have ABS stock with the car. i mean i had a 1993 Integra GS and it came with ABS. are most accords around my year have no ABS???

this is new to me i never even realized i didnt even have a ABS light, on the dashboard where the gauges are.

TypeRKoncepts

only the 97 ex has abs.

Tech-Nics

are all the EX models the only ones with the ABS on them? or is there a year that Honda released ABS on all trims.

Ross 2.0

It was not untill just a few years ago that honda put ABS on all vehicles. Back in those days ABS was a luxury because at that point most people were still able to push a brake pedal and turn at at same time. Now aht the ability has faded and Honda must coddle to non driving people it's become a must.
(i just woke up so i'm a bit cranky)

Tech-Nics

this might be dumb question knowing how expensive everything is now and days, but is it expensive to have ABS installed and the ABS system itself purchased for a 1997 accord LX?

Ross 2.0

Extremely expensive. I would avoid first generation ABS syatems, the parts are expensive (just the modulator itself is over $1,000 just in parts), and they arent reliable (we see a lot of them go bad). My best advice would be to buy a 98 with 2nd generation ABS (100% reliable and have never replaced one with a defect)

Tech-Nics

you mean completely buy a 1998 honda accord coupe with the 2nd generation ABS system?

i would if i didnt shovel all i had in my 97

Ross 2.0

you hold a valid point....

v4lu3s

i suggest taking a driving class at a performance driving school to learn how to use your car and drive well without ABS.

Ross 2.0

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by Tech-Nics &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">just recently realized after my insurance compnay sent me a bill saying i have to pay an additional fee cause my car has no ABS? </TD></TR></TABLE>
<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by v4lu3s &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">i suggest taking a driving class at a performance driving school to learn how to use your car and drive well without ABS.</TD></TR></TABLE>
Please read the original statement

fluxion

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by Tech-Nics &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">just recently realized after my insurance compnay sent me a bill saying i have to pay an additional fee cause my car has no ABS? i thought by law all cars after a certain year must have ABS stock with the car. i mean i had a 1993 Integra GS and it came with ABS. are most accords around my year have no ABS???

this is new to me i never even realized i didnt even have a ABS light, on the dashboard where the gauges are.</TD></TR></TABLE>

i believe the 96-97 Accord LX had an option for ABS. mine doesnt have it, but i dont really see the problem (other than the fact that the brakes suck in general)

v4lu3s

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by MooGoCow3 &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">Please read the original statement </TD></TR></TABLE>

most insurance companies will give a slight rate reduction for taking a driving calss as well....thus my suggestion still carries merit.

Chiovnidca

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by TypeRKoncepts &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">only the 97 ex has abs.</TD></TR></TABLE>
Doesn't the 97 SE have abs?

artman56

Have any idea on how to troubleshoot ABS light on my '97 accord ex. Car was recently stolen and when I got it back, ABS light is lit continuously, please help!