abs light - Subaru Enthusiasts Car Club of the Sierras

02wrxdemon · 2005-01-21, 06:36 PM

my abs light came on and it wont go out! Anyone have had this happed b4??? whats the deal with that light?

Thanks

Rich

MikeK · 2005-01-21, 06:47 PM

Is the car still under warranty? It might be time to take it in to have it checked out. I would also have a quick look to make sure it isn't something simple like a blown fuse or low brake fluid level (can these cause an ABS light? I'm not sure)

Nick Koan · 2005-01-21, 06:49 PM

I don't know about the WRX for certain, but every other car I've driven a flashing abs (or parking brake light on older cars) means low brake fluid (or potentially some other brake problem.

Check your brake fluid, and if that looks okay, you might need to take it in to the dealership.

MikeK · 2005-01-21, 06:49 PM

I just did a quick search on the intarweb, and apparently you can pull an error code from the ECU to see what the problem might be. I have an OBDII scanner if you want to give it a try, just drop me a pm.

sperry · 2005-01-21, 06:53 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by MikeK

I just did a quick search on the intarweb, and apparently you can pull an error code from the ECU to see what the problem might be. I have an OBDII scanner if you want to give it a try, just drop me a pm.

Hey, thanks for letting everyone else know.

JoelK · 2005-01-24, 04:30 PM

BTW, Autozone will also give free ODBII scans. I did this regularly right after I had my uppipe/turbo/turboback installations.

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Nick Koan JDM Cowboy Real Name: Nick Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Somewhere Posts: 8,642 Car: 2015 Mazda 3	I don't know about the WRX for certain, but every other car I've driven a flashing abs (or parking brake light on older cars) means low brake fluid (or potentially some other brake problem. Check your brake fluid, and if that looks okay, you might need to take it in to the dealership. __________________ While a standard engine is powered by a belt connected to the crankshaft, a turbo engine runs on its own exhaust steam, making it more energy efficient. -- CNN

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2005-01-21, 06:47 PM	#2
MikeK Captain Turbo Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Reno Posts: 3,318 Car: 05 STi	Is the car still under warranty? It might be time to take it in to have it checked out. I would also have a quick look to make sure it isn't something simple like a blown fuse or low brake fluid level (can these cause an ABS light? I'm not sure)

2005-01-24, 04:30 PM	#6
JoelK EJ22 Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Minden, NV Posts: 144	BTW, Autozone will also give free ODBII scans. I did this regularly right after I had my uppipe/turbo/turboback installations.