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simonthomas13
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PostPosted: 16:30 - 28 Aug 2009    Post subject: ABS warning ! Reply with quote

hey guys / girls.

i have a 2007 honda hornet 600, the ABS model.
my ABS light started playing up...instead of going out once you are moving (7mph i think it is?) it started flashing on and off randomly. now its decided to stay constantly on!

is this a major problem? because its my brakes, i dont want to take any chances. does anybody know what may be causing it or how to sort it out?

thanks in advance
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stinkwheel
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PostPosted: 16:47 - 28 Aug 2009    Post subject: Reply with quote

I suspect they probably "fail safe" and revert to conventional braking rather than ABS but I wouldn't 100% garauntee it. I did hear about some of the early BMW ABS systems suffering total brake failure when the electronics went haywire.

Check the position sensors and their connectors aren't all full of muck/corrosion/water. WD40 is your friend.
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Finglonga
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PostPosted: 00:16 - 29 Aug 2009    Post subject: Reply with quote

stinkwheel wrote:
I suspect they probably "fail safe" and revert to conventional braking rather than ABS but I wouldn't 100% garauntee it. I did hear about some of the early BMW ABS systems suffering total brake failure when the electronics went haywire.



Only the newer versions with servo assist had total brake falure when power was lost. Older versions just suffered lack of ABS so no biggie unless your a crap rider and rely on it. Wink

With BMW's the ABS light would not go out unless the battery had enough juice to power the ABS pump. Not sure if Honda use the same system but charge the battery up and see if it still does it. If it does you may need a new battery or have a charging issue.
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