Thread: ABS diagnosis and repair

Fuse panel and removed globes in the dash?

Cheers
Mike

Originally Posted by mike 90 RR

Fuse panel and removed globes in the dash?

Cheers
Mike

So if the fuse has been removed the bulb should glow (if not removed).

Where can I get a manual (preferably just for the ABS system)? I have defender/110 manuals which cover the drivetrain sufficiently.

I assume the wheel sensors are the most likely fault?

I can't really answer your Q's ... Just "heard of" that some find the fuses .. or .. just pull the globes

I've got all the RAVE CD's if you want a lend of ... You still at your old home?

Which reminds me ... Does your brake pedal sorta go funny when you first drive it .... kicks / flutters when pressed for the first time?

Originally Posted by mike 90 RR

Which reminds me ... Does your brake pedal sorta go funny when you first drive it .... kicks / flutters when pressed for the first time?

Not that I have noticed. Lack of pedal feedback (especially under hard braking) was what initially led me to suspect it may be RS.

The pedal bites lower than the 110 (which also has 4-wheel discs). It also sinks a bit (Very very slowly) if you hold your foot on the pedal. (that is most likely a slow leak betwene the MC and the reservoir though?).

Originally Posted by isuzurover

The pedal bites lower than the 110

... I'ld suspect the 60/40% Proportioning valve on the Passenger side

Originally Posted by isuzurover

It also sinks a bit (Very very slowly) if you hold your foot on the pedal. (that is most likely a slow leak between the MC and the reservoir though?).

I'ld agree about the MC


PM me if you want the RAVE

OK - both the 30A ABS fuse and 40A(?) ABS Pump fuse are in place and as they should be.

I cannot recall ever hearing the ABS pump. Should it make noises when I start the car?

Where is the warning light, and how easy is it to get at?

(mike - will be away for a few days, but will contact you when I get back about the rave CD).

bulb is easy to get to. Remove the instrument binnacle (2 screws below the instrument panel), and unclip from the top.
2 screws either side of the instrument panel and the whole unit lifts out.
Look for the bulb behind where the ABS screen is.