hey i just got a accord and the abs light is always on. what does it mean? my lx didnt have abs so yeah kinda new to me. thanks guys

 

Unfortunately this means there is something wrong with your ABS system. Not knowing what year makes it hars to diagnose, but it's probably a bad accumulator. Behind the drivers side headlight you should be able to see the ABS accumulator/modulator assembly and the resevoir. First thing is make sure that the resevoir is full. If it is check out the steel cylinder behind the headlight, if it looks like it's leaking the accumulator is most likely bad. The other thing to check for is if you can hear a pump running in that area when you turn the key on. If it continues to run it means the system is unable to build pressure.

The accumulator or modulator usually run about $800 to replace with a 1yr/12k mile warranty factory unit. Or you can buy a Honda factory re-man Accumulator/modulator assy. for around $1100. The advantage to the re-man is that they carry a 3yr/36k mile warranty and replaces both of the common problem parts.

 

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The accumulator or modulator usually run about $800 to replace with a 1yr/12k mile warranty factory unit. Or you can buy a Honda factory re-man Accumulator/modulator assy. for around $1100. The advantage to the re-man is that they carry a 3yr/36k mile warranty and replaces both of the common problem parts. </TD></TR></TABLE>
Before you replace a $1000 modulator you may want to check the code to see what part of the system is causing the light.

 

try bleeding your fluid

refill and tighten

...hopefully it's not the modulator, as that crap cost me ~ $1400 to repair