Re: Following the ABS troubleshooting steps; Have any suggestions?
On 25 Mar 2006 17:30:46 -0800, "scube" <boxfreedom@yahoo.com> wrote:
>Hey all,
> My Car is a 1993 honda Accord with manual transmission.
> I've had a problem with my ABS functionality for a few years now.
>My car was falling apart so I slowly started to fix all its problems.
>CV Axles (for an ABS car), strut replacement, muffler replacement and
>finally I got my cruise control working!! Now it's time to tackle my
>ABS.
>
> After starting my car the ABS light goes through its normal cycles
>and stays off. When I drive for about 30 seconds the light comes on
>and stays solid, no flashing. Following the manual's ABS
>troubleshooting section, I believe I am to jumper the SCS to get the
>DTC to flash on the instrument panel. I unplugged the B2 fuse
>temporarily to reset the DTC memory thinking it was remembering a
>previous code with no luck.
>
> First, the only suspect connector I could find only turns on my
>check engine light. I thought these two connectors were one in the
>same, but I guess perhaps there is another for the ABS?
>
> Going through the manual, some examples are given as to why the ABS
>light would come on and their respective codes. E.g. parking brake
>engaged for more than 30 seconds, the DTC is 2-1. However, my light
>stays solid and I do not know how to get the code from it...
>
>any suggestions? thanks,
>
>scube
the scs connector is a two pin blue connector under the glovebox.
jump it, then turn the key on. I bet you get 1 1- something. the 30
sec interval is the key. it's a high pressure failure. now go price an
abs pump and prepare for heart failure.
Chip
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