My girl's 1994 Accord EX had the ABS light turn on a few days ago. This happened in the past, and once I redid her brakes (rotors, pads & fluid), the light went away for about a year. However, now it's back again.

The light is not on when the car starts, however, the first time the brake pedal is pressed, there is an audible click coming from the dashboard, and the light comes on. I tried adding fluid to the ABS reservoir, but that didn't fix it either.

Can someone tell me what the problem might be, or whether there is a way to jump the ECU to get the code and figure out what's going on?

TIA

 

On Integras, you jump the same connector as the ECU. The ABS light will flash it's own code, even if the engine ECU is flashing a code or not.

There's a sticky thread at the top of the Integra forum - check it out. I'd guess it's about the same as '94-'97 Integras, but I'm not really sure??? Notice it's ONLY short flashes, with short or long pauses in between. It's the short & long pauses that determine first-digit, second-digit, vs. next code.

 

Thank you. I'll get the code tonight or tomorrow, and will surely come back to this thread with more questions.

 

Hey there, I am having the same exact problem with my 96 EX. same situation as yours. I will be watching your thread to see what you come up with. I thought it might be the ABS RELAY, but I am not sure. There is a website I found that sells the relay for $38.00. But I would prefer to see if someone has a solution first before I start replacing things. Cause winter is around the corner. Thanks Mike

 

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by mhermann73 &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">Hey there, I am having the same exact problem with my 96 EX. same situation as yours...</TD></TR></TABLE>LOL. All I really know is that his ABS light comes on. He's gotta read his trouble code, you gotta read yours. Chances are they won't be the same.

The ability of the ECU & the ABS to store their errors is one of the coolest features about all this computer-controlled junk. Don't be afraid to take advantage of that!

 

Got the same problem after we fixed the rear stop lights now at the first use of the brakes teh ABS light is on tried resetting teh computer by removing car battery connections for an hour but still the lights goes lit...... how do i check the codes for teh ABS light?
thanks

 

Well were would I go to read a trouble code. I don't have a computer to hook up to this car. Would I need to go to a repair shop to have the code read or what? thanks for your response.!! And yes the some activity goes on in the dash area when I start up and then the ABS light comes on and stays on. I have tried to acvtivate the ABS on wet pavement to see if it does work, But the ABS does not activate.
Mike

 

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by mhermann73 &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">Well were would I go to read a trouble code. I don't have a computer to hook up to this car...</TD></TR></TABLE>On my '95 Integra there's a two-wire connector above the right kick-panel. Jumper it with a paper clip & the CEL flashes a code for engine problems, while the ABS light flashes it's own code. Look at the sticky-thread at the top of the Integra forum.

I don't have an OBD-1 Accord (up to '95) but I've heard that wire is located behind the glovebox somewhere. Starting in '96 (OBD-2) Autozone reads trouble codes for free, but I'm not sure how the ABS codes figure into that... On '96 Integras the paperclip-jumper technique still works because the SCC connector is still there. Maybe '96 Accords too?

 

thanks I will Check it out.

 

how can i pull out the ABS codes for an accord 94???????????? ty

 

I have my second 1994 Accord. Both have the same problem.

The problem is when they built the '94 Accords, they didn't tighten the bolts enough on the ABS. the fluid seeps out of the holes over time. This is why the problem came back. There is a service bulletin on this problem. You won't be able to get Honda to pay for it, but if you take it to a mechanic and tell them to check the service bulletin, they will know exactly how to correct the problem.

I did that exact thing with my first accord and it fixed it. This one I am getting done this week.

Ask any specialty Honda mechanic and they will know about this TSB on the '94 Accords and they say it's so common that you won't even need to check the codes. Just do the service bulletin and it will be fixed. However, it still costs me about $150-$200 for the repair because they have to completely flush and refill the ABS system.

Good Luck, hope this helps!