bonstokLS

Ok my 95 DB8 is throwing an ABS warning light on randomly. It doesn't come on all the time but if I drive it then turn it off, then the ABS light will come on.

Any ideas on where to start?

I was told to try checking the ABS fuse..

I wanted more experience behind advice so here I am asking..

Thanks in advance for your help.

hbcrazy88

if your fuse was bad i would think it would be on or off all the time..... you might check to see if your ABS motor is leaking

92db2gs-r

it sounds like your low on brake fluid

Oo0MaRkY0oO

i would check and see if it is throwing a code. Maybe its one of your sensors or something that is throwing the code intermittently

bonstokLS

I know that this started when I was jump starting a dead battery. I accidentally put the negative to the positive terminal and same with the positive to negative terminal. Since then it has been happening. Just don't know why it is intermittent.

mycar95gsr

i wanna know why too i have the same problem with my car

el crapitan

if you aren't noticing any actual problems with your abs, and this did occur after you shorted the battery, try clearing the code(s). here's the procedure:
1. Short the service check connector (under the glovebox, same one shorted to check engine codes).
2. Depress the brake pedal.
3. Turn the ignition switch ON (II) while keeping the brake pedal depressed.
4. After the ABS light goes OFF, release the brake pedal.
5. After the ABS light comes ON, depress the brake pedal.
6. After the ABS light goes OFF, release the brake pedal.

After a few seconds, the ABS light blinks twice and the DTC(s) are erased. If the light does not blink twice repeat steps 1-6. If the light stays ON after the light blinks twice, check the DTC because a problem was detected during initial diagnosis before shifting to DTC erasure mode.

if code(s) still persist, pull the code(s) from the abs module. there will be an indicator led on the module which will flash in accordance to the code

Dogginator

Just pull the codes and see why it is illuminating.
1. Short the service check connector (under the glovebox, same one shorted to check engine codes).
2. Turn the ignition switch ON (II).
3. Read the ABS light for the codes. (The last three codes will be displayed. They can repeat.)

el crapitan

IMO, it's easier to just clear them. if it just happened because of the short, ie an irregular voltage detected at the module, it would probably be fine. that way you don't have to pull trim for no reason and spend time deciphering the code (i'm going under the assumption that the module is mounted behind a trim panel, like the da's are). start with the easiest first. always.
iono. that's just what i'd do

bonstokLS

To clear them I just have to short the connectors? I want to do this the proper way. If anything pops up I will go Dogginators way.

el crapitan

to clear them, follow the instructions i've posted.
but yea, of course, if the light persists, check the codes

Ryan96GSR

I had a issue with my ABS light, allthough it was a easy diagnosis.

The Rear ABS sensors were completely rusted out. The light only comes on when it's raining or the ground is wet from snow.

stallion15

i had this exact same issue on my 95 db8 as well. cold start, abs motor whizzed on start but no light. upon restart, motor whizzed on start and light stayed on. i tried pulling the 15a abs fuse for 3 seconds, but this did nothing so i pulled the code. it was 1-8, high pressure system which in many forums said my modulator and/or accumulator were done for, but i didn't wanna believe it. i tried clearing it the code, but it wouldn't clear. i did copious forum searching and ended up fixing it for dirt cheap. i ended up bleeding the modulator and refilling it with fresh fluid. after about 5 or 6 bleeds and refills, the light stayed off, the abs motor was quiet (no whizzing) and the code cleared itself. so try bleeding the modulator if you pull a 1-8 which according to my research is a common code, and someone in another thread or forum said they had 1-8, and bled the modulator, and it fixed the problem. so i did it, and it worked for me, too. the nipple is right there on top of the abs motor in plain view and easy access. only took about 30 minutes. after owning the car for 7 months and having the 1-8 since i bought it, it takes some getting used to not seeing that annoying abs light and hearing that whizzing b/c you're so used to it. the old fluid was just beat up. it was a dark brown like apple cider but even darker. i think the fluid was in there since 95. lol. the fresh fluid is much more clear, clean and fresh thus able to pressurize properly.