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[jdm-vr4]

I have j-Spec vr4 and my abs light is on and the abs doesn't work.
when i bought the car i realized that the abs cables where cut on both sides so i put them back togheter but it still doesn't work:(

would anyone have any idea what the problem is??
or how to find the problem????

[DjB]

How close is the sensor to the hub. You want it as close as possible without touching (within reason). Failing that you might need to follow the lead that hooks the sensor up and make sure there is no damage to it.


Chris

[jdm-vr4]

i haven't checked any of these so i gues that's what i'll be doing on the weekend lol.

would you know if it's easy to follow the cable???

[GSRSOL]

try taking off and replacing all your wheels too, I had a similar problem on my GSR.

[DjB]

I have needed to follow the lead back but I have had issues with abs sensors before. I had my front wheel bearings done and this involves removing the abs sensor. When the abs sensors were put back in they were mounted to far away from pickup on the hub. Made all sorts of dramas for when untill we sorted the problem out.

But adjusting the sensors themselves isn't an overly complex job. You will need the front of the car off the ground and the front wheels removed. If you have jack stands make sure you use them cause you will need to get right under your car. Basically, undo the sensor and and move it as close to the abs pick-up (on the hub) as you can without touching it. Not paper width close but close.

Take it out for a gently spin and brake at low speed (under 40km). If your braking appears to be jerky, you need to get your abs sensors closer....

Hope this helps.. It may not even be the problem, but you will be able to rule sensor adjustment out..

Chris

[jdm-vr4]

it could be the problem since i just got new bearings in as you said so i'll try with that but i have a strong feeling it's something else.

S5R50L what do you mean by changing the wheels???[/quote]

[nate108]

I have j-Spec vr4 and my abs light is on and the abs doesn't work.
when i bought the car i realized that the abs cables where cut on both sides so i put them back togheter but it still doesn't work:(

would anyone have any idea what the problem is??
or how to find the problem????

did u buy the car with no abs and the light always on? or did the light just start staying on and when its on u have no abs?

it could be your abs motor. vr4s have a problem with the abs motor
in the form of a sticky relay - it might be worth having a look at
try this:

http://lancerregiste...light=abs relay

keep us posted

[jdm-vr4]

the story is when i bought the car the light wasn't on and i never really tested the abs untill i actually bought the car and when i did, abs didn'w work. so recently i realized that the abs light wasn't in place so i put one on and since than it's on 24/7.

and there is no noises coming from the motor

[MADEVO]

SIT-UPS??

[jdm-vr4]

Sit-Ups ???????????????????????????

[GSRSOL]

[quote name='jdm-vr4']

S5R50L what do you mean by changing the wheels???[/quote][/quote]

just take each wheel off and put it back on again ...

[jdm-vr4]

oh ok

thanks

[MADEVO]

yeah for your AB's!!

[jdm-vr4]

well i just took the wheels of and nothing.

whats the best way to adjust the abs sensor???

[DjB]

From memory, you just undo a few nuts or screws, move it closer and then tighten up...

Have a look how close it is first..


Chris

[jdm-vr4]

does it have to be close to the side with teeth on the wheel???

[DjB]

yep............

DjB

[jdm-vr4]

so the teeth???

[DjB]

teeth