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ABS coming on for no reason
Sometimes when I come to a slow stop by ABS will activate when there is no loss of traction. I also hear a cartoon like spring sound when it comes on, like a "doing" sound. Anyone have any ideas?
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Re: ABS coming on for no reason
Check your tone wheel. There may be a break or a crack.
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Re: ABS coming on for no reason
I will check for that. I read somewhere online that low brake pads can cause this. Is this true? I just changed these today.
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"The things you own end up owning you. It's only after you lose everything that you're free to do anything." 92 Pearl White Ls-l (138k) Euro Headlights & Blinkers, 97 Grill, Euro Tail Lights, SS Brake Lines, Stebro Exhaust, Slotted Rotors, Classic Registration 96 Legacy Outback (206k) 5-speed 2.2 Lightweight Crank Pulley, Group N Trans & Motor Mounts SOLD Wanted: Steering Wheel |
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Re: ABS coming on for no reason
WOW!!!
that is super scarey to think you have that much stopping power !!!
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1995 LSI, Added the following - Gear Firm-Up unit (that I sell) together with Power TCU ROM & Power switch, K&N air filter, SVX side badges (USA type), Rear Deck Blower (JDM type), Side front markers (USA type), Side rear markers (USA type), Middle rear light (USA type), USA OEM Fog Lights fitted into NZ OEM glass (NZ OEM headlights had only reflectors fitted) Full set of yellow (90SH) Polish bushes includes 15 min mod, R1 Concepts drilled/slotted/gold finish rotors & Red covered braided brake lines (both from Dayle at Motorsport warehouse), EBC Redstuff brake pads. Full SVX bra (only used for shows). Koni adjustable inserts fitted inside OEM strut body, Zoom lowering springs (2" lower), OEM headlight washers fitted. |
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Re: ABS coming on for no reason
The wear indicators didn't even make a peep. Another week and I would have had a new wear indicator.
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"The things you own end up owning you. It's only after you lose everything that you're free to do anything." 92 Pearl White Ls-l (138k) Euro Headlights & Blinkers, 97 Grill, Euro Tail Lights, SS Brake Lines, Stebro Exhaust, Slotted Rotors, Classic Registration 96 Legacy Outback (206k) 5-speed 2.2 Lightweight Crank Pulley, Group N Trans & Motor Mounts SOLD Wanted: Steering Wheel |
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Re: ABS coming on for no reason
Do you have any binding in the rear? When my transfer solenoid was dying and dead, the ABS would engage all the time because of the back wheels dragging. After I replaced it the ABS issue was gone also.
P.S. I just replaced the rear pads on the '97 and they looked just about like yours. They too never made a sound of warning. Last edited by Blacky; 10-14-2014 at 05:43 AM. |
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Re: ABS coming on for no reason
Low pads won't cause the abs to kick in. I'll bet it's a cracked/damaged tone wheel.
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Re: ABS coming on for no reason
I think you're right. It's still doing it
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"The things you own end up owning you. It's only after you lose everything that you're free to do anything." 92 Pearl White Ls-l (138k) Euro Headlights & Blinkers, 97 Grill, Euro Tail Lights, SS Brake Lines, Stebro Exhaust, Slotted Rotors, Classic Registration 96 Legacy Outback (206k) 5-speed 2.2 Lightweight Crank Pulley, Group N Trans & Motor Mounts SOLD Wanted: Steering Wheel |
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Re: ABS coming on for no reason
The worst part is if that's the case, the bearing/hub has to be separated to replace one.
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Re: ABS coming on for no reason
Just take out the ABS fuse from under the dash and enjoy the way a car is supposed brake. Subaru ABS is horrible anyway.
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Re: ABS coming on for no reason
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"The things you own end up owning you. It's only after you lose everything that you're free to do anything." 92 Pearl White Ls-l (138k) Euro Headlights & Blinkers, 97 Grill, Euro Tail Lights, SS Brake Lines, Stebro Exhaust, Slotted Rotors, Classic Registration 96 Legacy Outback (206k) 5-speed 2.2 Lightweight Crank Pulley, Group N Trans & Motor Mounts SOLD Wanted: Steering Wheel |
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Re: ABS coming on for no reason
The hub assembly needs to be removed to access the tone wheel for replacement.
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Father of 5 sons and 1 daughter Subaru SVX for fun Hyundai Veracruz for the wife. Susuki SX4 for my older son Ford Ranger for work Mercedes Benz Sprinter for vacation trips, EZ GO Golf cart for driving kids around gated community. |
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Re: ABS coming on for no reason
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Are you getting a code? Could be ABS sensor if you are.
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Re: ABS coming on for no reason
My LED is flashing 5x, could this just be the sensor? If its the tone ring, I'm just going to grab a whole hub at the junkyard. Seems like an easier DIY. btw it read front Left - Driver side I presume?
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Re: ABS coming on for no reason
Any idea? Ring or Sensor, Driver or Passenger side? I glanced at the ring today and didn't notice any cracks.
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"The things you own end up owning you. It's only after you lose everything that you're free to do anything." 92 Pearl White Ls-l (138k) Euro Headlights & Blinkers, 97 Grill, Euro Tail Lights, SS Brake Lines, Stebro Exhaust, Slotted Rotors, Classic Registration 96 Legacy Outback (206k) 5-speed 2.2 Lightweight Crank Pulley, Group N Trans & Motor Mounts SOLD Wanted: Steering Wheel |
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