Intermittent ABS warning

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Flying Dutchman
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Intermittent ABS warning

Post by Flying Dutchman » Wed Oct 01, 2014 5:10 pm

Need some help with intermittent ABS warning. It often starts with rattling pedal when braking, (mostly after driving several kilometers) then the ABS warning lights up.
The brakes doesn't feel any different and works just as good as before. Doesnt happen everytime I'm driving..

Grateful for help solving this problem!

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glasgowjim
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Re: Intermittent ABS warning

Post by glasgowjim » Wed Oct 01, 2014 8:29 pm

Suggest using the diagnostic box and then posting up the results if you do not understand.

Flying Dutchman
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Re: Intermittent ABS warning

Post by Flying Dutchman » Thu Oct 02, 2014 6:28 pm

Mine is a 1990. Doesn't have that litte box in the engine compartment.. :( :cry: :cryhard:

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Re: Intermittent ABS warning

Post by Flying Dutchman » Sat Oct 04, 2014 6:50 pm

It mostly occur at very low speed when braking very lightly.. Anyone?

nowynowy
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Re: Intermittent ABS warning

Post by nowynowy » Sat Oct 04, 2014 8:21 pm

If only ABS light goes on it sounds like electrical problem. If you break gently and you feel ABS working on the pedal anyway, clean calipers and hub. Check connections in the ABS plugs in the trunk.

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