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This is one for any electrical experts out there.
The ABS light on my 2000 2.0l Exec is permanently illuminated. I have taken it to three garages, the last one being a specialist, each time I have been advised that the car won't allow the reader to access any ABS faults which may be stored and they all appear to be baffled. My car has a 16 pin socket and I believe the mechanics were using an OB2 reader. I have been told that I can either have the light bypassed so that at least it is extinguished or I can take it to a Honda main dealer for their opinion. I am reluctant to be without the ABS system and I don't relish paying main dealer rates. Furthermore, if three mechanics with the right equipment can't access the codes, what special piece of kit will a main dealer have that will. Do I have a problem with the cars "brain" or is there an older type reader that can get access. Does anyone have some easy method for checking the system? I reckon I could check the wheel sensors myself as I am a reasonably competent DIYer, but what about the pump and other components. If I can't resolve this I am probably going to get rid of the car which I am reluctant to do cos I love it too bits, as I am sure you will all understand. Any advice would be welcomed.
The ABS light on my 2000 2.0l Exec is permanently illuminated. I have taken it to three garages, the last one being a specialist, each time I have been advised that the car won't allow the reader to access any ABS faults which may be stored and they all appear to be baffled. My car has a 16 pin socket and I believe the mechanics were using an OB2 reader. I have been told that I can either have the light bypassed so that at least it is extinguished or I can take it to a Honda main dealer for their opinion. I am reluctant to be without the ABS system and I don't relish paying main dealer rates. Furthermore, if three mechanics with the right equipment can't access the codes, what special piece of kit will a main dealer have that will. Do I have a problem with the cars "brain" or is there an older type reader that can get access. Does anyone have some easy method for checking the system? I reckon I could check the wheel sensors myself as I am a reasonably competent DIYer, but what about the pump and other components. If I can't resolve this I am probably going to get rid of the car which I am reluctant to do cos I love it too bits, as I am sure you will all understand. Any advice would be welcomed.