how to tell if my civic has abs?

jmurphy · 03-28-2011, 06:03 AM

how can i tell if my 1994 civic has abs?

grumblemarc · 03-28-2011, 06:10 AM

Pop the hood. Look to the left. See if there's some contraption that looks like an octopus-a box and a lot of metal tubes running out of it.

Allurian · 03-28-2011, 06:37 AM

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Originally Posted by grumblemarc

Pop the hood. Look to the left. See if there's some contraption that looks like an octopus-a box and a lot of metal tubes running out of it.

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and on your axles on the hub the metal tab will have ridges on it

jmurphy · 03-28-2011, 07:05 AM

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Originally Posted by grumblemarc

Pop the hood. Look to the left. See if there's some contraption that looks like an octopus-a box and a lot of metal tubes running out of it.

thank you, and if it does then it has abs?

grumblemarc · 03-28-2011, 07:11 AM

Well that would be part of the ABS system so if it's there you have it.

StreetsideStig · 03-28-2011, 07:13 AM

Wait until it rains and slam on the brakes!

(Just kidding. Don't do this. It's dangerous, and your mother would kill me.)

jmurphy · 03-28-2011, 07:20 AM

lmao no the e-brake is fun in the rain though

but i also found that if you dont have the yellow abs light when you turn the ingition on then you dont have abs either and you should feel a pulsing in the brake pedal, and lastly you shouldnt skid. (just some useful info if anyone reads this with the same question)

grumblemarc · 03-28-2011, 07:33 AM

Not exactly accurate. The system can be in place and you not get those indicators at all. You can have a blown ABS bulb or the system could be on the fritz and you won't feel the feedback of the system when you depress the brake pedal. Also ABS helps PREVENT you from losing control of your vehicle when stopping. There's no guarantee you won't skid depending on the circumstances.

jmurphy · 03-28-2011, 07:49 AM

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Originally Posted by grumblemarc

Not exactly accurate. The system can be in place and you not get those indicators at all. You can have a blown ABS bulb or the system could be on the fritz and you won't feel the feedback of the system when you depress the brake pedal. Also ABS helps PREVENT you from losing control of your vehicle when stopping. There's no guarantee you won't skid depending on the circumstances.

true, the only thing about the abs lightbulb however is when you look in the panel where the ABS light would come on with ignition power, i realized there will be a partially transparent yellow tinted area labeled ABS which the lightbulb illuminates through if you do have ABS otherwise it would not be there at all provided your car is stock as it normally would be

Crashtestdummy · 03-28-2011, 09:20 AM

ABS Feedback on my jeep i had is dangerous, would kick your foot off the pedal lol. I'm down for the wet brake check lol. If you can steer while braking hard you got it, if they lock up and you slide into your neighbors bmw.. well you get the picture

On a second note if you do decide to test the latter method get it on video >:D

jmurphy · 03-28-2011, 09:56 AM

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Originally Posted by Crashtestdummy

ABS Feedback on my jeep i had is dangerous, would kick your foot off the pedal lol. I'm down for the wet brake check lol. If you can steer while braking hard you got it, if they lock up and you slide into your neighbors bmw.. well you get the picture

On a second note if you do decide to test the latter method get it on video >:D

haha i like the video idea, matter of fact, anyone who wants to do it can post the video link on here

grumblemarc · 03-28-2011, 10:06 AM

The first time you feel that rapid feedback from your ABS system it will scare the crap out of you.

Project Dad · 03-28-2011, 12:43 PM

are you just wanting to know or are you buying axles. I get a hook up on prices where I go and the guy asked me if I had ABS on my '96, I didn't know. He ordered the ABS version just in case because they are same price and the only difference is the ABS axles have ridges on the inner side of the outer boot. it won't hurt to have them. Plus look at the available stock and shipping times or the 2 types. Ran into that too.

jmurphy · 03-29-2011, 04:06 AM

both as a matter of fact, thanks for the info though, i figured out i dont have abs

19crx93 · 03-29-2011, 04:20 AM

me either.. more of a drivers car if you ask me.

jmurphy · 03-29-2011, 04:25 AM

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Originally Posted by 19crx93

me either.. more of a drivers car if you ask me.

agreed

03-28-2011, 06:03 AM	#1
jmurphy Honda-Tech Member 1994 Honda Civic Join Date: Feb 2011 Posts: 79 iTrader Rating: (0)	how to tell if my civic has abs? how can i tell if my 1994 civic has abs?

03-28-2011, 06:10 AM	#2
grumblemarc The Grumpiest 1996 Honda Civic Join Date: May 2008 Location: Oak Ridge, TN, USA Posts: 23,271 iTrader Rating: (3)	Re: how to tell if my civic has abs? Pop the hood. Look to the left. See if there's some contraption that looks like an octopus-a box and a lot of metal tubes running out of it. __________________ FAQs!--How to Turbocharge your Civic--Want a faster Civic?--Building your dream car 101 Don't use the words "Help!" or "Best" in your threads titles. It shows everyone that you don't have a clue and that you are extremely lazy.

03-28-2011, 07:11 AM	#5
grumblemarc The Grumpiest 1996 Honda Civic Join Date: May 2008 Location: Oak Ridge, TN, USA Posts: 23,271 iTrader Rating: (3)	Re: how to tell if my civic has abs? Well that would be part of the ABS system so if it's there you have it. __________________ FAQs!--How to Turbocharge your Civic--Want a faster Civic?--Building your dream car 101 Don't use the words "Help!" or "Best" in your threads titles. It shows everyone that you don't have a clue and that you are extremely lazy.

03-28-2011, 07:13 AM	#6
StreetsideStig Honda-Tech Member Garage is empty, add now Join Date: Mar 2011 Posts: 1,382 iTrader Rating: (0)	Re: how to tell if my civic has abs? Wait until it rains and slam on the brakes! (Just kidding. Don't do this. It's dangerous, and your mother would kill me.)

03-28-2011, 07:20 AM	#7
jmurphy Honda-Tech Member 1994 Honda Civic Join Date: Feb 2011 Posts: 79 iTrader Rating: (0)	Re: how to tell if my civic has abs? lmao no the e-brake is fun in the rain though but i also found that if you dont have the yellow abs light when you turn the ingition on then you dont have abs either and you should feel a pulsing in the brake pedal, and lastly you shouldnt skid. (just some useful info if anyone reads this with the same question)

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03-28-2011, 07:33 AM	#8
grumblemarc The Grumpiest 1996 Honda Civic Join Date: May 2008 Location: Oak Ridge, TN, USA Posts: 23,271 iTrader Rating: (3)	Re: how to tell if my civic has abs? Not exactly accurate. The system can be in place and you not get those indicators at all. You can have a blown ABS bulb or the system could be on the fritz and you won't feel the feedback of the system when you depress the brake pedal. Also ABS helps PREVENT you from losing control of your vehicle when stopping. There's no guarantee you won't skid depending on the circumstances. __________________ FAQs!--How to Turbocharge your Civic--Want a faster Civic?--Building your dream car 101 Don't use the words "Help!" or "Best" in your threads titles. It shows everyone that you don't have a clue and that you are extremely lazy.

03-28-2011, 09:20 AM	#10
Crashtestdummy Honda-Tech Member 1960 Cessna 172 a My Garage Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Locust Grove Posts: 269 iTrader Rating: (0)	Re: how to tell if my civic has abs? ABS Feedback on my jeep i had is dangerous, would kick your foot off the pedal lol. I'm down for the wet brake check lol. If you can steer while braking hard you got it, if they lock up and you slide into your neighbors bmw.. well you get the picture On a second note if you do decide to test the latter method get it on video >:D __________________ Too close for missiles switching to guns. I'm a damn good pilot. I've never fallen asleep and flown 150miles past my destination

03-28-2011, 10:06 AM	#12
grumblemarc The Grumpiest 1996 Honda Civic Join Date: May 2008 Location: Oak Ridge, TN, USA Posts: 23,271 iTrader Rating: (3)	Re: how to tell if my civic has abs? The first time you feel that rapid feedback from your ABS system it will scare the crap out of you. __________________ FAQs!--How to Turbocharge your Civic--Want a faster Civic?--Building your dream car 101 Don't use the words "Help!" or "Best" in your threads titles. It shows everyone that you don't have a clue and that you are extremely lazy.

03-28-2011, 12:43 PM	#13
Project Dad Honda-Tech Member 1996 Honda Civic Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Hollis, OK Posts: 238 iTrader Rating: (0)	Re: how to tell if my civic has abs? are you just wanting to know or are you buying axles. I get a hook up on prices where I go and the guy asked me if I had ABS on my '96, I didn't know. He ordered the ABS version just in case because they are same price and the only difference is the ABS axles have ridges on the inner side of the outer boot. it won't hurt to have them. Plus look at the available stock and shipping times or the 2 types. Ran into that too.

03-29-2011, 04:06 AM	#14
jmurphy Honda-Tech Member 1994 Honda Civic Join Date: Feb 2011 Posts: 79 iTrader Rating: (0)	Re: how to tell if my civic has abs? both as a matter of fact, thanks for the info though, i figured out i dont have abs

03-29-2011, 04:20 AM	#15
19crx93 Honda-Tech Member Garage is empty, add now Join Date: Dec 2009 Posts: 103 iTrader Rating: (0)	Re: how to tell if my civic has abs? me either.. more of a drivers car if you ask me. __________________ 19CRX93 19[i]Si[i]93

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