ABS light on what to check? - Honda Prelude Forum

railsldr · 07-08-2003, 12:48 AM

My ABS light came on a couple days ago, I pulled over reset the ECU by turning the car off and waiting 30 seconds but it still came on. What should I check to find the problem, I am not experienced with ABS. I will take it to a shop if I can't fix it.

brendon2k · 07-08-2003, 12:51 AM

i think you can get abs codes just like you get from the CEL. its probably a sensor of some sort.

railsldr · 07-08-2003, 12:55 AM

hrmm who sells the code readers? I don't have one

PÂ®Ã©Â£Ã¹Ã?e95 · 07-08-2003, 12:57 AM

Just hope the ABS modulator didnt die on your car...happens to a lot of us 4th genners with ABS. It sucks, as that part costs 1400$ to replace. And without it, no ABS brakes. Have you tested your ABS brakes to see if they work?

railsldr · 07-08-2003, 01:05 AM

no I haven't been able to test them yet, I never get them to go anyway except in the snow.

PDUNZ · 07-08-2003, 02:21 AM

Checking the ABS codes is exactly the same as for the engine. Just bridge the blue connector under the center console behind the radio and instead of the check engine light flashing, the ABS light will instead flash.

btw did you actaully reset the ABS computer? as the engine and ABS are totally different..

G_Loc · 07-08-2003, 08:06 AM

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Originally posted by railsldr
no I haven't been able to test them yet, I never get them to go anyway except in the snow.

just slam on the brakes real hard while driving. chances are you will induce a lockup and feel ABS kicking in

Absolut · 07-08-2003, 08:19 AM

If the ABS light is on, your ABS is not working.

Most common problem in a wheel speed sensor, not to hard to replace, and not that expensive either, well, compared to the modulator anyway.

Check your code, ten post it up here so we can tell you what the problem is.

railsldr · 07-08-2003, 10:33 AM

alright, I need to get a code checker first. I should be able to find them at a local parts store right?

G_Loc · 07-08-2003, 10:39 AM

you don't need a code checker, just short the connector under the dash and the light will flash. the number and length of flashes is the code #.

I think the procedure is faq'd or something... lemme check

G_Loc · 07-08-2003, 10:43 AM

how to get the code:

Check Engine (CE) light information

HELP! cant find cel jumper, read faq, still no see. car running outside! plz help

Code list:

http://www.hondaprelude.to/main_checkengine.html

railsldr · 07-08-2003, 11:08 AM

ok thanks, I sware I have seen code readers at a local store though so that's what I thought I would need.

blacklude4k · 07-08-2003, 12:21 PM

does anyone know where i can get a wheel speed sensor other than honda?

Absolut · 07-08-2003, 05:15 PM

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Originally posted by blacklude4k
does anyone know where i can get a wheel speed sensor other than honda?

Junkyard? But the one you get used might be bad too...

92 SI Ludester · 07-08-2003, 05:34 PM

my ABS light went on once before...believe it or not it was the power window fuse that was out

...i changed the fuse and fixed the problem...guess i got lucky on that one

railsldr · 07-08-2003, 06:38 PM

well the light kinda turned off on me today, it never came on when I went to work, hopefully the problem is gone although I doubt it.

G_Loc · 07-08-2003, 06:38 PM

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Originally posted by 92 SI Ludester
my ABS light went on once before...believe it or not it was the power window fuse that was out ...i changed the fuse and fixed the problem...guess i got lucky on that one

mine went on with a faulty alternator. the voltage regulator on it was bad.

DanYO · 07-08-2003, 09:59 PM

check your brake fluid levels in the reservoir, if they drop, the light will turn on. i had to replace my modulator and accumulator though....that sucked but i got a used one on ebay for $35 plus shipping.

G_Loc · 07-08-2003, 10:48 PM

if the fluids drop, the "brake" light goes on