Aftermarket Springs and ABS Light
#1
Aftermarket Springs and ABS Light
I installed my Teins/Tokicos over the weekend and everything went smoothly except that now I have an ABS warning light.
I can tell you that it isn't the fronts, I did them first and had to move the car before starting the rears. Drove it around the block to avoid the flood and there were no warning lights.
After doing the rears I got the ABS warning light.
I've checked and double checked all the wires, bolts and connections for the brake / wheel speed sensors for both back wheels. I was very careful of them during the install, so I'm sure nothing was damaged. I've read a couple of threads on the forum that allude to removing the sensor, replacing, then resetting the ECU. I've done that for both rears (again checking for damage) and still have the light.
I've also checked the ABS fuse, and double checked the front connections for damage.
I've read one or two posts that say that a change in ride height can trigger the ABS light. Is there any truth to that?
Any other suggestions would be great, I'd like to get this taken care of without taking it to the dealer. Thanks.
I can tell you that it isn't the fronts, I did them first and had to move the car before starting the rears. Drove it around the block to avoid the flood and there were no warning lights.
After doing the rears I got the ABS warning light.
I've checked and double checked all the wires, bolts and connections for the brake / wheel speed sensors for both back wheels. I was very careful of them during the install, so I'm sure nothing was damaged. I've read a couple of threads on the forum that allude to removing the sensor, replacing, then resetting the ECU. I've done that for both rears (again checking for damage) and still have the light.
I've also checked the ABS fuse, and double checked the front connections for damage.
I've read one or two posts that say that a change in ride height can trigger the ABS light. Is there any truth to that?
Any other suggestions would be great, I'd like to get this taken care of without taking it to the dealer. Thanks.
#3
No, I was very careful of the wires, and since the light have double checked the connections. It seems a little too coincidental that the first time I started the car after installing the rear suspension the light came on. Anyway, I have an appointment with my dealer Wednesday to look at it.
#4
Registered
Join Date: Aug 2006
Location: San Antonio --> San Diego
Posts: 872
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
I think for the ABS light to turn off, you're gonna have to connect a scanner to clear it. So you might have to have the dealer clear it. I know Autozone can hook up their scanner, but I don't know if they can clear it.
#7
Registered
Join Date: Aug 2006
Location: San Antonio --> San Diego
Posts: 872
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
Originally Posted by Aipex8
The little clunk noise that the front end makes when you first start the car (which is the ABS self test if I'm not mistaken) isn't happening though.
#8
1935 lbs. FTW!
Originally Posted by romycha1
Hmmm... I never knew the car even did that.
Also maybe check to see if your brake fluid levels are ok?
#14
Well, the person that was helping me insisted that he had a shortcut to popping the ball joint (Tokico DIY thread) and he's the one that damaged the sensor. He's helping out with the repair costs.
I really like the setup, the S-Techs drop .7" in the rear and 1.4" in the front (pretty close to the Basics right?). Body roll, dive and squat have all been reduced quite a bit but the ride is still comfortable. And if I do attend an autocross or track day I can adjust that.
I really like the setup, the S-Techs drop .7" in the rear and 1.4" in the front (pretty close to the Basics right?). Body roll, dive and squat have all been reduced quite a bit but the ride is still comfortable. And if I do attend an autocross or track day I can adjust that.
#15
Registered
Join Date: May 2006
Location: Charlotte, NC
Posts: 528
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
Originally Posted by Aipex8
Well, the person that was helping me insisted that he had a shortcut to popping the ball joint (Tokico DIY thread) and he's the one that damaged the sensor. He's helping out with the repair costs.
I really like the setup, the S-Techs drop .7" in the rear and 1.4" in the front (pretty close to the Basics right?). Body roll, dive and squat have all been reduced quite a bit but the ride is still comfortable. And if I do attend an autocross or track day I can adjust that.
I really like the setup, the S-Techs drop .7" in the rear and 1.4" in the front (pretty close to the Basics right?). Body roll, dive and squat have all been reduced quite a bit but the ride is still comfortable. And if I do attend an autocross or track day I can adjust that.
#17
Originally Posted by OnRails
What was the "shortcut" and how did it damage the sensor?
Thread
Thread Starter
Forum
Replies
Last Post
LMURailsplitter02
New Member Forum
1
09-06-2015 10:56 PM