ABS light on 1994 Honda Accord EX
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Re: ABS light on 1994 Honda Accord EX
On 9/1/04 10:21 PM, in article
9a7f2752.0409011921.410d1d3e@posting.google.com, "Scott" <sman@nrtco.net>
wrote:
> The ABS light on my 94 Accord EX is now on constantly when driving and
> so I
> assume there is a problem with the system. In the manual it states
> that the
> anti-lock brakes work independently of the regular braking system
> which is
> functioning fine. My question is will there be any extended harm done
> if I
> don't have this looked at right away as I am a university student on a
> very tight budget. I am considering waiting until late fall when I
> have more money available to have the system inspected and repaired if
> necessary which is about the time I may actually need it with winter
> driving conditions approaching. Any insights would be greatly
> appreciated. Thanks.
The ABS reservoir is see-through. See if it has anything in it. Chances
are the system is toast though. It will not do any harm to drive it. You
have full braking power just as if it didn't have the ABS option.
The warning light is just a reminder that you should be ready to pump the
brakes yourself when that emergency arises, 'cause the ABS is not going to
do it for you any more.
When you see the price tag for repair, you probably will choose not to.
9a7f2752.0409011921.410d1d3e@posting.google.com, "Scott" <sman@nrtco.net>
wrote:
> The ABS light on my 94 Accord EX is now on constantly when driving and
> so I
> assume there is a problem with the system. In the manual it states
> that the
> anti-lock brakes work independently of the regular braking system
> which is
> functioning fine. My question is will there be any extended harm done
> if I
> don't have this looked at right away as I am a university student on a
> very tight budget. I am considering waiting until late fall when I
> have more money available to have the system inspected and repaired if
> necessary which is about the time I may actually need it with winter
> driving conditions approaching. Any insights would be greatly
> appreciated. Thanks.
The ABS reservoir is see-through. See if it has anything in it. Chances
are the system is toast though. It will not do any harm to drive it. You
have full braking power just as if it didn't have the ABS option.
The warning light is just a reminder that you should be ready to pump the
brakes yourself when that emergency arises, 'cause the ABS is not going to
do it for you any more.
When you see the price tag for repair, you probably will choose not to.
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Re: ABS light on 1994 Honda Accord EX
On 9/1/04 10:21 PM, in article
9a7f2752.0409011921.410d1d3e@posting.google.com, "Scott" <sman@nrtco.net>
wrote:
> The ABS light on my 94 Accord EX is now on constantly when driving and
> so I
> assume there is a problem with the system. In the manual it states
> that the
> anti-lock brakes work independently of the regular braking system
> which is
> functioning fine. My question is will there be any extended harm done
> if I
> don't have this looked at right away as I am a university student on a
> very tight budget. I am considering waiting until late fall when I
> have more money available to have the system inspected and repaired if
> necessary which is about the time I may actually need it with winter
> driving conditions approaching. Any insights would be greatly
> appreciated. Thanks.
The ABS reservoir is see-through. See if it has anything in it. Chances
are the system is toast though. It will not do any harm to drive it. You
have full braking power just as if it didn't have the ABS option.
The warning light is just a reminder that you should be ready to pump the
brakes yourself when that emergency arises, 'cause the ABS is not going to
do it for you any more.
When you see the price tag for repair, you probably will choose not to.
9a7f2752.0409011921.410d1d3e@posting.google.com, "Scott" <sman@nrtco.net>
wrote:
> The ABS light on my 94 Accord EX is now on constantly when driving and
> so I
> assume there is a problem with the system. In the manual it states
> that the
> anti-lock brakes work independently of the regular braking system
> which is
> functioning fine. My question is will there be any extended harm done
> if I
> don't have this looked at right away as I am a university student on a
> very tight budget. I am considering waiting until late fall when I
> have more money available to have the system inspected and repaired if
> necessary which is about the time I may actually need it with winter
> driving conditions approaching. Any insights would be greatly
> appreciated. Thanks.
The ABS reservoir is see-through. See if it has anything in it. Chances
are the system is toast though. It will not do any harm to drive it. You
have full braking power just as if it didn't have the ABS option.
The warning light is just a reminder that you should be ready to pump the
brakes yourself when that emergency arises, 'cause the ABS is not going to
do it for you any more.
When you see the price tag for repair, you probably will choose not to.
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Re: ABS light on 1994 Honda Accord EX
On 9/1/04 10:59 PM, in article 0VwZc.4559$_%3.4492@trnddc06, "Doug McCrary"
<dougmccrary@spamcop.net> wrote:
>
> Ken <mnkwms@comcast.net> wrote in message
> news:6fqdncSARNl8CqvcRVn-vg@comcast.com...
>> Chances are you're low on fluid. This happens as the linings and pads
> wear
>> and it takes more fluid to fill the system. Stop at an independent brake
>> shop and ask. They'll probably fill the fluid reservoir without charge
>> thinking they will get your service in the future.
>>
>>
>> "Scott" <sman@nrtco.net> wrote in message
>> news:9a7f2752.0409011921.410d1d3e@posting.google.c om...
>>> The ABS light on my 94 Accord EX is now on constantly when driving and
>>> so I
> Ken, is the ABS light combined with the Brake warning light on this car?
> From what Scott says, I think not.
>
>
Ken's diagnosis does not apply to this generation ABS system. The ABS is a
separate system and the fluids essentially do not mix. Brake wear will
lower the main system level and eventually turn on the "brake" light (the
one that comes on when the parking brake is applied.
<dougmccrary@spamcop.net> wrote:
>
> Ken <mnkwms@comcast.net> wrote in message
> news:6fqdncSARNl8CqvcRVn-vg@comcast.com...
>> Chances are you're low on fluid. This happens as the linings and pads
> wear
>> and it takes more fluid to fill the system. Stop at an independent brake
>> shop and ask. They'll probably fill the fluid reservoir without charge
>> thinking they will get your service in the future.
>>
>>
>> "Scott" <sman@nrtco.net> wrote in message
>> news:9a7f2752.0409011921.410d1d3e@posting.google.c om...
>>> The ABS light on my 94 Accord EX is now on constantly when driving and
>>> so I
> Ken, is the ABS light combined with the Brake warning light on this car?
> From what Scott says, I think not.
>
>
Ken's diagnosis does not apply to this generation ABS system. The ABS is a
separate system and the fluids essentially do not mix. Brake wear will
lower the main system level and eventually turn on the "brake" light (the
one that comes on when the parking brake is applied.
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Re: ABS light on 1994 Honda Accord EX
On 9/1/04 10:59 PM, in article 0VwZc.4559$_%3.4492@trnddc06, "Doug McCrary"
<dougmccrary@spamcop.net> wrote:
>
> Ken <mnkwms@comcast.net> wrote in message
> news:6fqdncSARNl8CqvcRVn-vg@comcast.com...
>> Chances are you're low on fluid. This happens as the linings and pads
> wear
>> and it takes more fluid to fill the system. Stop at an independent brake
>> shop and ask. They'll probably fill the fluid reservoir without charge
>> thinking they will get your service in the future.
>>
>>
>> "Scott" <sman@nrtco.net> wrote in message
>> news:9a7f2752.0409011921.410d1d3e@posting.google.c om...
>>> The ABS light on my 94 Accord EX is now on constantly when driving and
>>> so I
> Ken, is the ABS light combined with the Brake warning light on this car?
> From what Scott says, I think not.
>
>
Ken's diagnosis does not apply to this generation ABS system. The ABS is a
separate system and the fluids essentially do not mix. Brake wear will
lower the main system level and eventually turn on the "brake" light (the
one that comes on when the parking brake is applied.
<dougmccrary@spamcop.net> wrote:
>
> Ken <mnkwms@comcast.net> wrote in message
> news:6fqdncSARNl8CqvcRVn-vg@comcast.com...
>> Chances are you're low on fluid. This happens as the linings and pads
> wear
>> and it takes more fluid to fill the system. Stop at an independent brake
>> shop and ask. They'll probably fill the fluid reservoir without charge
>> thinking they will get your service in the future.
>>
>>
>> "Scott" <sman@nrtco.net> wrote in message
>> news:9a7f2752.0409011921.410d1d3e@posting.google.c om...
>>> The ABS light on my 94 Accord EX is now on constantly when driving and
>>> so I
> Ken, is the ABS light combined with the Brake warning light on this car?
> From what Scott says, I think not.
>
>
Ken's diagnosis does not apply to this generation ABS system. The ABS is a
separate system and the fluids essentially do not mix. Brake wear will
lower the main system level and eventually turn on the "brake" light (the
one that comes on when the parking brake is applied.
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Re: ABS light on 1994 Honda Accord EX
"E. Meyer" <e52.meyer0SPAM@ieee.org> wrote in message news:<BD5CD623.98E45%e52.meyer0SPAM@ieee.org>...
> On 9/1/04 10:21 PM, in article
> 9a7f2752.0409011921.410d1d3e@posting.google.com, "Scott" <sman@nrtco.net>
> wrote:
>
> > The ABS light on my 94 Accord EX is now on constantly when driving and
> > so I
> > assume there is a problem with the system. In the manual it states
> > that the
> > anti-lock brakes work independently of the regular braking system
> > which is
> > functioning fine. My question is will there be any extended harm done
> > if I
> > don't have this looked at right away as I am a university student on a
> > very tight budget. I am considering waiting until late fall when I
> > have more money available to have the system inspected and repaired if
> > necessary which is about the time I may actually need it with winter
> > driving conditions approaching. Any insights would be greatly
> > appreciated. Thanks.
>
> The ABS reservoir is see-through. See if it has anything in it. Chances
> are the system is toast though. It will not do any harm to drive it. You
> have full braking power just as if it didn't have the ABS option.
>
> The warning light is just a reminder that you should be ready to pump the
> brakes yourself when that emergency arises, 'cause the ABS is not going to
> do it for you any more.
>
> When you see the price tag for repair, you probably will choose not to.
Thanks for the responses. The light does not come on until I have driven a
very short distance from my house so it may be the wheel sensor as Curly
suggests. So I think I may remove the fuse as suggested for the time being.
Once again, thanks for all the suggestions and replies.
> On 9/1/04 10:21 PM, in article
> 9a7f2752.0409011921.410d1d3e@posting.google.com, "Scott" <sman@nrtco.net>
> wrote:
>
> > The ABS light on my 94 Accord EX is now on constantly when driving and
> > so I
> > assume there is a problem with the system. In the manual it states
> > that the
> > anti-lock brakes work independently of the regular braking system
> > which is
> > functioning fine. My question is will there be any extended harm done
> > if I
> > don't have this looked at right away as I am a university student on a
> > very tight budget. I am considering waiting until late fall when I
> > have more money available to have the system inspected and repaired if
> > necessary which is about the time I may actually need it with winter
> > driving conditions approaching. Any insights would be greatly
> > appreciated. Thanks.
>
> The ABS reservoir is see-through. See if it has anything in it. Chances
> are the system is toast though. It will not do any harm to drive it. You
> have full braking power just as if it didn't have the ABS option.
>
> The warning light is just a reminder that you should be ready to pump the
> brakes yourself when that emergency arises, 'cause the ABS is not going to
> do it for you any more.
>
> When you see the price tag for repair, you probably will choose not to.
Thanks for the responses. The light does not come on until I have driven a
very short distance from my house so it may be the wheel sensor as Curly
suggests. So I think I may remove the fuse as suggested for the time being.
Once again, thanks for all the suggestions and replies.
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Re: ABS light on 1994 Honda Accord EX
"E. Meyer" <e52.meyer0SPAM@ieee.org> wrote in message news:<BD5CD623.98E45%e52.meyer0SPAM@ieee.org>...
> On 9/1/04 10:21 PM, in article
> 9a7f2752.0409011921.410d1d3e@posting.google.com, "Scott" <sman@nrtco.net>
> wrote:
>
> > The ABS light on my 94 Accord EX is now on constantly when driving and
> > so I
> > assume there is a problem with the system. In the manual it states
> > that the
> > anti-lock brakes work independently of the regular braking system
> > which is
> > functioning fine. My question is will there be any extended harm done
> > if I
> > don't have this looked at right away as I am a university student on a
> > very tight budget. I am considering waiting until late fall when I
> > have more money available to have the system inspected and repaired if
> > necessary which is about the time I may actually need it with winter
> > driving conditions approaching. Any insights would be greatly
> > appreciated. Thanks.
>
> The ABS reservoir is see-through. See if it has anything in it. Chances
> are the system is toast though. It will not do any harm to drive it. You
> have full braking power just as if it didn't have the ABS option.
>
> The warning light is just a reminder that you should be ready to pump the
> brakes yourself when that emergency arises, 'cause the ABS is not going to
> do it for you any more.
>
> When you see the price tag for repair, you probably will choose not to.
Thanks for the responses. The light does not come on until I have driven a
very short distance from my house so it may be the wheel sensor as Curly
suggests. So I think I may remove the fuse as suggested for the time being.
Once again, thanks for all the suggestions and replies.
> On 9/1/04 10:21 PM, in article
> 9a7f2752.0409011921.410d1d3e@posting.google.com, "Scott" <sman@nrtco.net>
> wrote:
>
> > The ABS light on my 94 Accord EX is now on constantly when driving and
> > so I
> > assume there is a problem with the system. In the manual it states
> > that the
> > anti-lock brakes work independently of the regular braking system
> > which is
> > functioning fine. My question is will there be any extended harm done
> > if I
> > don't have this looked at right away as I am a university student on a
> > very tight budget. I am considering waiting until late fall when I
> > have more money available to have the system inspected and repaired if
> > necessary which is about the time I may actually need it with winter
> > driving conditions approaching. Any insights would be greatly
> > appreciated. Thanks.
>
> The ABS reservoir is see-through. See if it has anything in it. Chances
> are the system is toast though. It will not do any harm to drive it. You
> have full braking power just as if it didn't have the ABS option.
>
> The warning light is just a reminder that you should be ready to pump the
> brakes yourself when that emergency arises, 'cause the ABS is not going to
> do it for you any more.
>
> When you see the price tag for repair, you probably will choose not to.
Thanks for the responses. The light does not come on until I have driven a
very short distance from my house so it may be the wheel sensor as Curly
suggests. So I think I may remove the fuse as suggested for the time being.
Once again, thanks for all the suggestions and replies.
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Re: ABS light on 1994 Honda Accord EX
Scott wrote:
>
> Thanks for the responses. The light does not come on until I have driven a
> very short distance from my house so it may be the wheel sensor as Curly
> suggests. So I think I may remove the fuse as suggested for the time being.
> Once again, thanks for all the suggestions and replies.
===================
If a sensor, it's likely the connection where the sensor plugs into the
wiring harness, since the sensors are built like the proverbial
cindercrete lavatory..
'Curly'
>
> Thanks for the responses. The light does not come on until I have driven a
> very short distance from my house so it may be the wheel sensor as Curly
> suggests. So I think I may remove the fuse as suggested for the time being.
> Once again, thanks for all the suggestions and replies.
===================
If a sensor, it's likely the connection where the sensor plugs into the
wiring harness, since the sensors are built like the proverbial
cindercrete lavatory..
'Curly'
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Re: ABS light on 1994 Honda Accord EX
Scott wrote:
>
> Thanks for the responses. The light does not come on until I have driven a
> very short distance from my house so it may be the wheel sensor as Curly
> suggests. So I think I may remove the fuse as suggested for the time being.
> Once again, thanks for all the suggestions and replies.
===================
If a sensor, it's likely the connection where the sensor plugs into the
wiring harness, since the sensors are built like the proverbial
cindercrete lavatory..
'Curly'
>
> Thanks for the responses. The light does not come on until I have driven a
> very short distance from my house so it may be the wheel sensor as Curly
> suggests. So I think I may remove the fuse as suggested for the time being.
> Once again, thanks for all the suggestions and replies.
===================
If a sensor, it's likely the connection where the sensor plugs into the
wiring harness, since the sensors are built like the proverbial
cindercrete lavatory..
'Curly'
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Re: ABS light on 1994 Honda Accord EX
E. Meyer <e52.meyer0SPAM@ieee.org> wrote in message
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> On 9/1/04 10:59 PM, in article 0VwZc.4559$_%3.4492@trnddc06, "Doug
McCrary"
> <dougmccrary@spamcop.net> wrote:
>
> >
> > Ken <mnkwms@comcast.net> wrote in message
> > news:6fqdncSARNl8CqvcRVn-vg@comcast.com...
> >> Chances are you're low on fluid. This happens as the linings and pads
> > wear
> >> and it takes more fluid to fill the system. Stop at an independent
brake
> >> shop and ask. They'll probably fill the fluid reservoir without charge
> >> thinking they will get your service in the future.
> >>
> >>
> >> "Scott" <sman@nrtco.net> wrote in message
> >> news:9a7f2752.0409011921.410d1d3e@posting.google.c om...
> >>> The ABS light on my 94 Accord EX is now on constantly when driving and
> >>> so I
> > Ken, is the ABS light combined with the Brake warning light on this car?
> > From what Scott says, I think not.
> >
> >
> Ken's diagnosis does not apply to this generation ABS system. The ABS is
a
> separate system and the fluids essentially do not mix. Brake wear will
> lower the main system level and eventually turn on the "brake" light (the
> one that comes on when the parking brake is applied.
>
Thanks.
Uhm - is that to say that the ABS and Brake warning lights *are* combined on
some vehicles of some other generation? I hadn't thought it was ever
done...but you never know
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Re: ABS light on 1994 Honda Accord EX
E. Meyer <e52.meyer0SPAM@ieee.org> wrote in message
news:BD5CD708.98E48%e52.meyer0SPAM@ieee.org...
> On 9/1/04 10:59 PM, in article 0VwZc.4559$_%3.4492@trnddc06, "Doug
McCrary"
> <dougmccrary@spamcop.net> wrote:
>
> >
> > Ken <mnkwms@comcast.net> wrote in message
> > news:6fqdncSARNl8CqvcRVn-vg@comcast.com...
> >> Chances are you're low on fluid. This happens as the linings and pads
> > wear
> >> and it takes more fluid to fill the system. Stop at an independent
brake
> >> shop and ask. They'll probably fill the fluid reservoir without charge
> >> thinking they will get your service in the future.
> >>
> >>
> >> "Scott" <sman@nrtco.net> wrote in message
> >> news:9a7f2752.0409011921.410d1d3e@posting.google.c om...
> >>> The ABS light on my 94 Accord EX is now on constantly when driving and
> >>> so I
> > Ken, is the ABS light combined with the Brake warning light on this car?
> > From what Scott says, I think not.
> >
> >
> Ken's diagnosis does not apply to this generation ABS system. The ABS is
a
> separate system and the fluids essentially do not mix. Brake wear will
> lower the main system level and eventually turn on the "brake" light (the
> one that comes on when the parking brake is applied.
>
Thanks.
Uhm - is that to say that the ABS and Brake warning lights *are* combined on
some vehicles of some other generation? I hadn't thought it was ever
done...but you never know
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Re: ABS light on 1994 Honda Accord EX
motsco_ _ <"motsco_ _"@interbaun.com> wrote in message
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> Scott wrote:
> >
> > Thanks for the responses. The light does not come on until I have driven
a
> > very short distance from my house so it may be the wheel sensor as Curly
> > suggests. So I think I may remove the fuse as suggested for the time
being.
> > Once again, thanks for all the suggestions and replies.
>
> ===================
>
> If a sensor, it's likely the connection where the sensor plugs into the
> wiring harness, since the sensors are built like the proverbial
> cindercrete lavatory..
>
> 'Curly'
>
Kinda like a brick shithouse, eh?
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Re: ABS light on 1994 Honda Accord EX
motsco_ _ <"motsco_ _"@interbaun.com> wrote in message
news:4137EAD1.2050207@interbaun.com...
> Scott wrote:
> >
> > Thanks for the responses. The light does not come on until I have driven
a
> > very short distance from my house so it may be the wheel sensor as Curly
> > suggests. So I think I may remove the fuse as suggested for the time
being.
> > Once again, thanks for all the suggestions and replies.
>
> ===================
>
> If a sensor, it's likely the connection where the sensor plugs into the
> wiring harness, since the sensors are built like the proverbial
> cindercrete lavatory..
>
> 'Curly'
>
Kinda like a brick shithouse, eh?
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Re: ABS light on 1994 Honda Accord EX
On 9/3/04 12:15 AM, in article e6TZc.4419$Ep4.2334@trnddc01, "Doug McCrary"
<dougmccrary@spamcop.net> wrote:
>
> E. Meyer <e52.meyer0SPAM@ieee.org> wrote in message
> news:BD5CD708.98E48%e52.meyer0SPAM@ieee.org...
>> On 9/1/04 10:59 PM, in article 0VwZc.4559$_%3.4492@trnddc06, "Doug
> McCrary"
>> <dougmccrary@spamcop.net> wrote:
>>
>>>
>>> Ken <mnkwms@comcast.net> wrote in message
>>> news:6fqdncSARNl8CqvcRVn-vg@comcast.com...
>>>> Chances are you're low on fluid. This happens as the linings and pads
>>> wear
>>>> and it takes more fluid to fill the system. Stop at an independent
> brake
>>>> shop and ask. They'll probably fill the fluid reservoir without charge
>>>> thinking they will get your service in the future.
>>>>
>>>>
>>>> "Scott" <sman@nrtco.net> wrote in message
>>>> news:9a7f2752.0409011921.410d1d3e@posting.google.c om...
>>>>> The ABS light on my 94 Accord EX is now on constantly when driving and
>>>>> so I
>>> Ken, is the ABS light combined with the Brake warning light on this car?
>>> From what Scott says, I think not.
>>>
>>>
>> Ken's diagnosis does not apply to this generation ABS system. The ABS is
> a
>> separate system and the fluids essentially do not mix. Brake wear will
>> lower the main system level and eventually turn on the "brake" light (the
>> one that comes on when the parking brake is applied.
>>
> Thanks.
> Uhm - is that to say that the ABS and Brake warning lights *are* combined on
> some vehicles of some other generation? I hadn't thought it was ever
> done...but you never know
>
>
There are some failure modes on some models where both lights will come on.
<dougmccrary@spamcop.net> wrote:
>
> E. Meyer <e52.meyer0SPAM@ieee.org> wrote in message
> news:BD5CD708.98E48%e52.meyer0SPAM@ieee.org...
>> On 9/1/04 10:59 PM, in article 0VwZc.4559$_%3.4492@trnddc06, "Doug
> McCrary"
>> <dougmccrary@spamcop.net> wrote:
>>
>>>
>>> Ken <mnkwms@comcast.net> wrote in message
>>> news:6fqdncSARNl8CqvcRVn-vg@comcast.com...
>>>> Chances are you're low on fluid. This happens as the linings and pads
>>> wear
>>>> and it takes more fluid to fill the system. Stop at an independent
> brake
>>>> shop and ask. They'll probably fill the fluid reservoir without charge
>>>> thinking they will get your service in the future.
>>>>
>>>>
>>>> "Scott" <sman@nrtco.net> wrote in message
>>>> news:9a7f2752.0409011921.410d1d3e@posting.google.c om...
>>>>> The ABS light on my 94 Accord EX is now on constantly when driving and
>>>>> so I
>>> Ken, is the ABS light combined with the Brake warning light on this car?
>>> From what Scott says, I think not.
>>>
>>>
>> Ken's diagnosis does not apply to this generation ABS system. The ABS is
> a
>> separate system and the fluids essentially do not mix. Brake wear will
>> lower the main system level and eventually turn on the "brake" light (the
>> one that comes on when the parking brake is applied.
>>
> Thanks.
> Uhm - is that to say that the ABS and Brake warning lights *are* combined on
> some vehicles of some other generation? I hadn't thought it was ever
> done...but you never know
>
>
There are some failure modes on some models where both lights will come on.
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Re: ABS light on 1994 Honda Accord EX
On 9/3/04 12:15 AM, in article e6TZc.4419$Ep4.2334@trnddc01, "Doug McCrary"
<dougmccrary@spamcop.net> wrote:
>
> E. Meyer <e52.meyer0SPAM@ieee.org> wrote in message
> news:BD5CD708.98E48%e52.meyer0SPAM@ieee.org...
>> On 9/1/04 10:59 PM, in article 0VwZc.4559$_%3.4492@trnddc06, "Doug
> McCrary"
>> <dougmccrary@spamcop.net> wrote:
>>
>>>
>>> Ken <mnkwms@comcast.net> wrote in message
>>> news:6fqdncSARNl8CqvcRVn-vg@comcast.com...
>>>> Chances are you're low on fluid. This happens as the linings and pads
>>> wear
>>>> and it takes more fluid to fill the system. Stop at an independent
> brake
>>>> shop and ask. They'll probably fill the fluid reservoir without charge
>>>> thinking they will get your service in the future.
>>>>
>>>>
>>>> "Scott" <sman@nrtco.net> wrote in message
>>>> news:9a7f2752.0409011921.410d1d3e@posting.google.c om...
>>>>> The ABS light on my 94 Accord EX is now on constantly when driving and
>>>>> so I
>>> Ken, is the ABS light combined with the Brake warning light on this car?
>>> From what Scott says, I think not.
>>>
>>>
>> Ken's diagnosis does not apply to this generation ABS system. The ABS is
> a
>> separate system and the fluids essentially do not mix. Brake wear will
>> lower the main system level and eventually turn on the "brake" light (the
>> one that comes on when the parking brake is applied.
>>
> Thanks.
> Uhm - is that to say that the ABS and Brake warning lights *are* combined on
> some vehicles of some other generation? I hadn't thought it was ever
> done...but you never know
>
>
There are some failure modes on some models where both lights will come on.
<dougmccrary@spamcop.net> wrote:
>
> E. Meyer <e52.meyer0SPAM@ieee.org> wrote in message
> news:BD5CD708.98E48%e52.meyer0SPAM@ieee.org...
>> On 9/1/04 10:59 PM, in article 0VwZc.4559$_%3.4492@trnddc06, "Doug
> McCrary"
>> <dougmccrary@spamcop.net> wrote:
>>
>>>
>>> Ken <mnkwms@comcast.net> wrote in message
>>> news:6fqdncSARNl8CqvcRVn-vg@comcast.com...
>>>> Chances are you're low on fluid. This happens as the linings and pads
>>> wear
>>>> and it takes more fluid to fill the system. Stop at an independent
> brake
>>>> shop and ask. They'll probably fill the fluid reservoir without charge
>>>> thinking they will get your service in the future.
>>>>
>>>>
>>>> "Scott" <sman@nrtco.net> wrote in message
>>>> news:9a7f2752.0409011921.410d1d3e@posting.google.c om...
>>>>> The ABS light on my 94 Accord EX is now on constantly when driving and
>>>>> so I
>>> Ken, is the ABS light combined with the Brake warning light on this car?
>>> From what Scott says, I think not.
>>>
>>>
>> Ken's diagnosis does not apply to this generation ABS system. The ABS is
> a
>> separate system and the fluids essentially do not mix. Brake wear will
>> lower the main system level and eventually turn on the "brake" light (the
>> one that comes on when the parking brake is applied.
>>
> Thanks.
> Uhm - is that to say that the ABS and Brake warning lights *are* combined on
> some vehicles of some other generation? I hadn't thought it was ever
> done...but you never know
>
>
There are some failure modes on some models where both lights will come on.
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