ABS light ON..

[sai_vang]

Hi there.. i have a itr and the ABS light keeps coming on every now and then..
sometimes when u are turning corners and u slighty break.. u can feel a click in the break pedal and then the ABS light comes on..
However if u turn the engine off for a short time it goes away.. but it will come again.

does anyone know if this is a serious matter.. and will it cost a fortune to get the problem fixed.

thanks...

[teaseR]

ECU-MAN diagnose my abs quite awhile ago...
PM him for details

[ECU-MAN]

you can start bt checking the ABS ECU for fault codes

locate the SCS connector (http://b16a2.kicks-ass.net/diy/pgmfi/mil/PGMFI-scs-1994-crx-001.jpg) ( same location as the CRX ) short it out and read the flashes from the ABS light

bellow is an example on how to read codes. ABS is the same as PGMFI

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Record the fault codes on a piece of paper so you can cross reference the codes. The Codes are flashed out as followed.


Tens are represented by a long flash of the MIL
Units are represented by a short quick flash of the MIL

example, code 43 ( fuel supply system )

long long long long quick quick quick


the ECU will pause for two seconds and repeat the fault code again. read the codes out at least twice to make sure you have the correct code recorded.

it is possible to have multiple codes in the ECU, if you do, you get 1 code then a 2 second wait then the next code.

bellow is an example of code 43 and to the right code 41 and code 1


http://b16a2.kicks-ass.net/diy/pgmfi/mil/PGMFI-code-43.gif ...............................................htt p://b16a2.kicks-ass.net/diy/pgmfi/mil/PGMFI-mil-code-41-1.gif

[teaseR]

i told u that hes the man...
hehe

[sai_vang]

thanks guys.. but my ABS light does not flash.. it comes on and stays on (no flashing).. or is there a way that i can get it to flash??

[ECU-MAN]

did you even read what I wrote above ???

[eg_08_wa]

have u checked ur brake fluid?

[sai_vang]

i cant figure which cable it is bcos there too many.. i got some that goes into the engine management and some dat goes into a flat aluminum box..

[IEVAQ8]

if u dont wanna do the above...
then just drive to your local honda dealer, tell them to diagnose the issue with abs light coming on, and they may charge you $20 to check the error..... most times they can clear the error and it will be okay.....hence it happened to mine................

[ECU-MAN]

http://b16a2.kicks-ass.net/diy/pgmfi/mil/PGMFI-scs-1994-crx-001.jpg



have you found the green holder that holds the SCS ? ( pic on right )

[sai_vang]

i've checked in that place and i havent got a green holder..

i've only got a grey one but that connects to the engine managment..

thanks alot mate...

[evoo]

have you fixed your problem yet? because i had the same thing.. and it was the grounder for ABS that was F^&$d for me and i regrounded it and it works perfectly now :D

Hope that helps

[sai_vang]

how much did it cost ya to reground it evoo...??

no i havent fixed the problem yet.. i got a qoute from honda and they gonna charge a $100 diagnosis fee to find the problem...

[xtat1k]

you can start bt checking the ABS ECU for fault codes

locate the SCS connector (http://b16a2.kicks-ass.net/diy/pgmfi/mil/PGMFI-scs-1994-crx-001.jpg) ( same location as the CRX ) short it out and read the flashes from the ABS light

bellow is an example on how to read codes. ABS is the same as PGMFI

------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

Record the fault codes on a piece of paper so you can cross reference the codes. The Codes are flashed out as followed.


Tens are represented by a long flash of the MIL
Units are represented by a short quick flash of the MIL

example, code 43 ( fuel supply system )

long long long long quick quick quick


the ECU will pause for two seconds and repeat the fault code again. read the codes out at least twice to make sure you have the correct code recorded.

it is possible to have multiple codes in the ECU, if you do, you get 1 code then a 2 second wait then the next code.

bellow is an example of code 43 and to the right code 41 and code 1


http://b16a2.kicks-ass.net/diy/pgmfi/mil/PGMFI-code-43.gif ...............................................htt p://b16a2.kicks-ass.net/diy/pgmfi/mil/PGMFI-mil-code-41-1.gif

What if no lights blink at all? or do i have to turn the car on?

[Fuzz21]

i had that problem on my teg.. i start the car drive a bit and then it comes on and stays on no flashing nothing just constantly on.. i took it to my mechanic and he said it was the abs sensor or some crap like that.. anyways got it changed for around 500 supply and fit. and hasnt come on since..

he said it wasnt anything major just that the abs wasnt workin.. still braked fine but no abs..

hope i helped

[evoo]

didnt cost me a thing... because i knew where my ABS grounder was.. i keept following the cable from my Master ABS cylinder and bingo...

[xtat1k]

i just unplugged the cluster and plugged it back in, ill go for a drive later to c if it comes back on and wen i took out that blue plug to check for fault codes no light flashes, am i meant to have the car turned on when i do that?

[Fuzz21]

fark.. now i find this out.. oh well wats done is done... he said it was a comon prob in the dc2.. i took it to hannys in smithfield.. well it hasnt come up since so all is well so far...

[Fuzz21]

didnt cost me a thing... because i knew where my ABS grounder was.. i keept following the cable from my Master ABS cylinder and bingo...

how did u do that.. got any pics u can send or post up..
incase it happens again

[ECU-MAN]

What if no lights blink at all? or do i have to turn the car on?


you have to turn the ignition on to pos II, after you have bridged the SCS

[xtat1k]

you have to turn the ignition on to pos II, after you have bridged the SCS

Do i just pull that part out the one u got the arrow pointed to in the pic? Not sure what you meant by bridged. If you could explain in more detail, glady aprreciated as i want to get this problem fixed. :D

[ECU-MAN]

yes pull it put of the green satchet

looking at the two pin blue connector use a paper clip to join its two connectors together.

[xtat1k]

yes pull it put of the green satchet

looking at the two pin blue connector use a paper clip to join its two connectors together.

tried that and turned the car on pos 2 and nothing came on at all. or maybe im doing it incorrect.

[ECU-MAN]

if you did it corectly the engine warning lamp should stay on to indicate the PGMFI system is OK,

did the engine light stay on ???

[b4dnuf]

Read this first



http://www.ozhonda.com/forum/showthread.php?t=8218&highlight=Code