ABS light staying on and running

[Jeff]

so i was sitting in a drive through and my ABS light came on. i shut the car off and restarted it. the light came back on. so i drove home and parked the car. i heard a weird sound and opened the hood and there is a sound coming from the ABS system under the hood. any ideas at all what is going on

[Blacky]

The relay is stuck, tap the top of the black box marked ABS. If you want a more permanent fix, remove the screw and you'll see 2 relays. Replace the one making the noise.

[Jeff]

thanks a lot that worked!!!!!

[Blacky]

Glad I could help.

[knight'sSVX]

This happened to me yesterday, and first thing I checked was the relay, found which one was making the noise then took it out. Unfortunately autozone near me does not carry them. So I drove around without the relay to and from the parst store, then when I got home I reinserted the old relay and it stopped buzzing and the ABS light did not come on when I restarted it. I'm hoping it's just a fluke and not gonna come back. But jus in case I'll prob order another relay.
I found this link accidentally, and Hope someone will find it useful, it has the updated modified relay part number. (see below, copied and paste version)
http://svx-iw.com/svxiw/article/print.php?article=16
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ABS Relay Sticking
Author: Subaru
NUMBER: 06-28-96

DATE: 06-11-96

APPLICABILITY: LEGACY, IMPREZA AND SVX EQUIPPED WITH ABS BRAKES

SUBJECT:
ABS RELAY STICKING

Should you encounter the following condition(s) please follow the trouble shooting chart as shown.

The ABS Hydraulic Unit Motor continues to run and/or buzz when the ignition key is turned to the off position.
The ABS warning light comes on and a trouble code "52" for a faulty hydraulic motor and/or motor relay is stored in memory.
Note: It is possible for this condition to occur intermittently. Under these conditions the symptoms may not always be duplicated.

Troubleshooting Steps:

Check if the ABS Hydraulic Unit Motor is running or if you can duplicate the condition.
If the Hydraulic Unit Motor is running, does it continue to run with the key in the off position?
Confirm the trouble code, if any, and trouble shoot according to the Diagnostic Chart in the corresponding Service Manual.
Replace the ABS Hydraulic Unit Motor Relay with a modified one. The new part number is 26735AA012. The new relay can be identified by a white line under the word Japan on the relay case.
Note: Always check the part number supersession for any changes.

If the wiring harness is at fault repair and/or replace as necessary.
The new ABS Motor Relay has been changed in production begining with the following VIN's.

Legacy (SIA built): Sedan: T*206647
S/W: T*308128
O/B: T*374098
SVX: T*100004
Impreza: Sedan: T*510065
S/W: T*810189
Coupe: T*410116





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[Wikedjuggalo]

Glad you were able to fix it but you should replace the relay as it will do to again

[knight'sSVX]

Originally Posted by Wikedjuggalo

Glad you were able to fix it but you should replace the relay as it will do to again

I'm ordering one from subaruparts, I was looking online last night so far they have the best price , but man it's $40 bucks for a relay

[Wikedjuggalo]

Originally Posted by knight'sSVX

I'm ordering one from subaruparts, I was looking online last night so far they have the best price , but man it's $40 bucks for a relay

Possibly get the relay from somewhere else?

[knight'sSVX]

Originally Posted by Wikedjuggalo

Possibly get the relay from somewhere else?

Thanks, checked fleabay last night too, No luck...and one online autoparts store wants $56 bucks for it.
will keep looking....

[Gamesy]

I have a bunch laying around
I bought one on ebay for like $15 then i happened to find a 93 legacy and their Fuse box is nearly identical to ours. so I looted it all for the fuses and relays

I can send you one if you want. I got quite a few kicken around

[knight'sSVX]

Originally Posted by Gamesy

I have a bunch laying around
I bought one on ebay for like $15 then i happened to find a 93 legacy and their Fuse box is nearly identical to ours. so I looted it all for the fuses and relays

I can send you one if you want. I got quite a few kicken around

That would be great, pm me how much and if you have paypal. Thanks.
Edit...maybe i should post a pic of the relay I need first? cause there's 2 of them underneath the ABS motor cover.
Also did'nt realize ur in Canada, hopefully our relays should be same?

[Gamesy]

ya sure send me a pic. I have Denso Ones so if you have the same can always match up the numbers on em.
pm me your address and i'll get a
price quote and i'll give you a price based on the shipping.

[knight'sSVX]

Originally Posted by Gamesy

ya sure send me a pic. I have Denso Ones so if you have the same can always match up the numbers on em.
pm me your address and i'll get a
price quote and i'll give you a price based on the shipping.

PM sent. thanks!

[Mike621]

Oddly, I dont think you two are talking about the same relays. The relay for the ABS which is faulty is under the black plastic cover on the ABS Unit and not in the fusebox. There is a Bosch replacement relay if I recall correctly. I may have just used another OE one that I had from the '97 parts car I had.

[knight'sSVX]

Originally Posted by Mike621

Oddly, I dont think you two are talking about the same relays. The relay for the ABS which is faulty is under the black plastic cover on the ABS Unit and not in the fusebox. There is a Bosch replacement relay if I recall correctly. I may have just used another OE one that I had from the '97 parts car I had.

that is the one I pulled out. there are 2 relays under the ABS (black plastic ) cover. One of them was faulty and when i removed it the noise stopped.
edit: this is the info on the old relay: 112 000 10050 Nippon ABS ltd. japan 10318