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Old 08-04-2012, 03:51 AM
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Unhappy Anti-Lock Brake warning light and buzzing noise

Sigh.

It was going well too.

I have done a quick search, but what does it mean when the anti lock brake light comes on and the ABS unit under the bonnet starts buzzing?

I have disconnected the battery for now, to stop the buzzing.

I assume that the unit has just self destructed.

Any positive words?

Mike
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Old 08-04-2012, 06:58 AM
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Re: Anti-Lock Brake warning light and buzzing noise

It's just a sticking ABS relay. A simple solution where you probably don't have to replace anything. If the relay needs replacing, it is very simple. Instructions and part numbers in the link below.

http://www.subaru-svx.net/forum/show...94&postcount=3


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Old 08-04-2012, 07:02 PM
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Re: Anti-Lock Brake warning light and buzzing noise

Don't know for sure, but I thought that, the relay was just a normal Bosch relay.

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Re: Anti-Lock Brake warning light and buzzing noise

Thanks for the help, lads!

I have struck it with my knuckle. It seems to have fixed it!!!

THANKS AGAIN!
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Re: Anti-Lock Brake warning light and buzzing noise

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Thanks for the help, lads!

I have struck it with my knuckle. It seems to have fixed it!!!

THANKS AGAIN!
punching things always helps

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and sometimes fixes things too
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Re: Anti-Lock Brake warning light and buzzing noise

This problem just happened to me. Gave it a rap as suggested and it's fixed for now. I love it when a little aggression actually fixes a problem...

Also, this is why this site is so valuable. Got my $ worth annual dues and it's only March. Thanks for the resource.
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Re: Anti-Lock Brake warning light and buzzing noise

Wow, had to pull the ABS fuse for this on Friday and haven't found time to diagnose. I bet my problem is exactly the same because the pump kept running even with the ignition off.

What a coincidence !

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Old 03-03-2013, 09:29 PM
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Re: Anti-Lock Brake warning light and buzzing noise

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Wow, had to pull the ABS fuse for this on Friday and haven't found time to diagnose. I bet my problem is exactly the same because the pump kept running even with the ignition off.

What a coincidence !

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I pulled the fuse and it kept going! So I ran in to the computer and looked it up. fixed in 5 minutes.
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Old 03-03-2013, 11:40 PM
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Re: Anti-Lock Brake warning light and buzzing noise

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I pulled the fuse and it kept going! So I ran in to the computer and looked it up. fixed in 5 minutes.
You pulled the 45 amp fuse and it still kept running?

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Old 03-04-2013, 12:16 AM
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Re: Anti-Lock Brake warning light and buzzing noise

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You pulled the 45 amp fuse and it still kept running?

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No. Pulled the 20 amp ABS fuse. It kept buzzing with engine off.
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Re: Anti-Lock Brake warning light and buzzing noise

Had it happen again, except I did not hear it and it drained the battery. Thinking I should replace it.
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