any tips on diagnosting the problem aside from going to the dealer? Had reset it with the fuse but ABS light comes on after a while....thx for any help.

 

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What trouble code does it have stored?

 

my only other reply to this would be a) take it to an ind. shop if you dont like the dealer or b) get rid of ABS.

truthfully, this is the brakes, dont **** with it, unless its something simple, but we really need the code.

 

First thing is to do a visual check, look for leakage/seepage and be sure the fluid is full. The accumulator will some times weep out fluid under its label. If you think the unit is leaking, you can clean it all off with a spray can of brake cleaner, then after it's dry, dust it with powder, talcum powder, foot powder, etc. Recheck for damp spots after a day.
Then you can bleed the system; Caution High Pressure !!!
Find the bleed screw on the valve body of the ABS, then just barely open that bleed screw and reclose it. Next get some tubing [about 2 feet] that fits the bleed screw nipple, barely open the bleed screw and let the fluid run into a container, for a few seconds.
Shut off the bleed screw.
Then refill the ABS reservoir and turn on the ignition, when the pump quits running repeat the process.
Usually you can flush and bleed the system with 1/2 pint of brake fluid.
As stated before; it's best to have the code to be sure of the problem.

 

how do you read the code on this car without special tools that the dealer has? thx for the insight...

 

Ever wonder why they call them Idiot lights? Has something to do with people who either ignore them or think they're "cool"
It has been a continuous source of amazement for me that people insist on scr...g around with SRS and ABS warning lamps, wasting time and money chasing the "Holy Grail" of cheap. It's false economy and unless you're really lucky, you'll be no better off (and a LOT poorer) a week from now.
That ABS warning lamp has reset because your system has suffered a failure; and unless you've the knowledge, tools and experience to fix it, send it to someone who can. It will get fixed right the first time (and you won't be endangering others.

 

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Jump the service check connector like you would for a cel.

 

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by P_Adams &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">Ever wonder why they call them Idiot lights? Has something to do with people who either ignore them or think they're "cool"
It has been a continuous source of amazement for me that people insist on scr...g around with SRS and ABS warning lamps, wasting time and money chasing the "Holy Grail" of cheap. It's false economy and unless you're really lucky, you'll be no better off (and a LOT poorer) a week from now.
That ABS warning lamp has reset because your system has suffered a failure; and unless you've the knowledge, tools and experience to fix it, send it to someone who can. It will get fixed right the first time (and you won't be endangering others.</TD></TR></TABLE>
SRS and ABS systems arent all that complicated. If you can diagnose a pgmfi problem, you should be able to do fine on them.

 

That's a pretty big "IF" when you're talking about the screwdrive and hammer crowd.
I have no problem with a moonlighting Honda tech doing it in his garage.
The problem arises if the "home-grown" fix fails. If it only "offs" the driver, then fine (I'd nominate him for a Darwin Award); my problem arises because this stuff could take other "innocents" who deserve better.

 

You dont have to be a professional Honda technician to work on SRS and ABS problems. Alot of the ones I know have learned how to diagnose and repair the systems using a service manual. Helms gives pretty good service information. We can also pass along how to do it here.

 

abs pump cycles after starting the car and then the abs light comes on....any idea?
any way to bypass the abs system and just go with non abs system? thx for the input.

 

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What trouble code did you say it has stored?