You didn't consult it prior to posting?

 

There's a whole step-by-step method detailed for diagnosing ABS lights.

 

My friend's abs light went on same as yours while at a track day, and it wouldn't shut off. Eventually, after driving around the parking lot for a bit, it went off, so Mike's idea should have a good chance of working.

 

No, I assumed it would require some OEM "dealer only" Honda tool. I assumed that the manufacturer doesn't make it very easy to screw around with the ABS system. And you know what happens when you assume.

Steve

 

There are ways to get the trouble codes to display on the dash without using the official Honda testing tool, although the manual does tell you to pull the code with the tool first.

 

Thanks Mike, that's what I'm trying to figure out right now. I've seen in the manual about the Honda HDS and the flashing light codes. I am thinking I most likely stretched the front left wheel sensor wire while installing the suspension. I still haven't seen anything in the manual yet about getting the code to display to the dash....still looking. Thanks for the info. If I did, I'm not sure if this is something that can be repaired / soldered, or if it needs to be replaced.

Steve

 

I would advise against repairing it. If it can't be solved just by making sure all the connections are tight, then it's probably best to replace it. But in that case it's definitely worth pulling the code to make sure you are treating the right problem.

I have jumped the OBD and used the code flashing for the "Check Engine" light diagnosis. I'm not certain if the ABS codes can be read the same way.

 

I did see something online about jumping the port with a paper clip (or something to that effect), but the photos were missing. What my main question is, is if the ODB reader at Advance Auto didn't display any DTC's, would this manner of reading it be any different? I'm wondering if this works just for the check engine light, and possibly not for the ABS system. I am baffled as to why his reader would show "no codes".

Steve

 

The Honda reader will pull out a lot more codes than the generic ODBII readers, because it is a Honda car, after all.

But be sure to read through all the information in the manual and try all the troubleshooting steps you can.

 

The Advance Auto probably pulled the codes from the ECU, thats why theres no codes, because your check engine light isnt on. You need to pull the codes from the ABS/VSC ecu.