ABS light on, can't find my DTC?!

o2sys · 07-16-2008, 06:48 AM

Hi,

SUBARU charges $95 to have the ABS code read. I guess that is how dealers pay-off for their Subaru select monitor?

Any how i rather read out the code myself and im trying to located my DTC but no where to be found! The funny part is i have done this already but it was a year back and dont remember a thing!

The only thing i have done was get an alarm system installed, but how hidden could it be? Is the DTC plugged in somewhere or is it suppose to be dangling? Anyone got a picture of how the DTC looks like? (not a sketch but actual pic)

Thanks a bunch!
(currently driving with no ABS)

jlp7t · 07-16-2008, 10:47 PM

Check your brake fluid first. If your brakes wear enough then the fluid isn't high enough in the reservoir anymore and the light comes on. It would also be a good time to check the pads themselves.

Anyway, my Accessport just reads the trouble codes from the OBD II port directly below the steering column.

o2sys · 07-18-2008, 06:45 AM

i checked my brake fluid its fine im very sure its a sensor hopefully not my abs pump.

When hit the brakes hard, my driver side front locked up so i replaced that abs sensor but the problem wasn't solved.

Now i realize a noise coming from pass. rear, the drumming noise when i pump my brakes...

Different sensor affect different lock ups?

By the way, my DCCD still works fine

anthonyfurlong12@mac.com · 07-28-2008, 09:57 PM

how much did you get the abs sensor for?

**elirentz** · 07-29-2008, 05:56 AM

Its under the driver's side dash usually taped together with the airbag harness. I don't have a pic though. If any of the abs sensors goes out the system defaults to turning the abs off. It could be bad news if one tire locked and the abs still worked on the others. When my front drivers side abs sensor went out I found out by locking up the other side (going into turn 10 at road atlanta of all places). Check all of your sensors. Beyond that you will probably need to take it in to figure out whats up with it. What program did you use to read the abs codes before?

o2sys · 08-12-2008, 07:06 AM

i didnt use any programs, in ther service manual it tell you how to read the ABS codes. The once is test mode the ABS light blinks at given intervals and i have to count...

o2sys · 08-22-2008, 07:16 AM

driving with no ABS is kinda fun....still not fixed

Blackfang · 09-03-2008, 11:58 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jlp7t

Check your brake fluid first. If your brakes wear enough then the fluid isn't high enough in the reservoir anymore and the light comes on. It would also be a good time to check the pads themselves.

That would set off the parking brake light.

Blackfang · 09-03-2008, 11:59 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by o2sys

driving with no ABS is kinda fun....still not fixed

I guess being free and not paying to have it looked at is worth it when it is a month later.

kennyvb · 09-11-2008, 09:42 PM

Bump. I have a constant ABS and BRAKE light. Anyone know if 05+ have a DTC or is it integrated in the SSM? I cannot locate the DTC!

07-16-2008, 06:48 AM	#1
o2sys The Next Petter Solberg Car: 200? WRX STI Fav Mod: Super EX/RM-01A Location: NYC Posts: 940 Join Date: Nov 2005 Trader Rating: (1)	ABS light on, can't find my DTC?! Hi, SUBARU charges $95 to have the ABS code read. I guess that is how dealers pay-off for their Subaru select monitor? Any how i rather read out the code myself and im trying to located my DTC but no where to be found! The funny part is i have done this already but it was a year back and dont remember a thing! The only thing i have done was get an alarm system installed, but how hidden could it be? Is the DTC plugged in somewhere or is it suppose to be dangling? Anyone got a picture of how the DTC looks like? (not a sketch but actual pic) Thanks a bunch! (currently driving with no ABS) This ad is not endorsed by this member. Please register or login to hide this ad.

07-16-2008, 10:47 PM	#2
jlp7t Professional STI Driver Car: 04 Subaru WRX STi Location: McLean, VA Posts: 463 Join Date: Dec 2003 Trader Rating: (0)	Re: ABS light on, can't find my DTC?! Check your brake fluid first. If your brakes wear enough then the fluid isn't high enough in the reservoir anymore and the light comes on. It would also be a good time to check the pads themselves. Anyway, my Accessport just reads the trouble codes from the OBD II port directly below the steering column.

07-18-2008, 06:45 AM	#3
o2sys The Next Petter Solberg Car: 200? WRX STI Fav Mod: Super EX/RM-01A Location: NYC Posts: 940 Join Date: Nov 2005 Trader Rating: (1)	Re: ABS light on, can't find my DTC?! i checked my brake fluid its fine im very sure its a sensor hopefully not my abs pump. When hit the brakes hard, my driver side front locked up so i replaced that abs sensor but the problem wasn't solved. Now i realize a noise coming from pass. rear, the drumming noise when i pump my brakes... Different sensor affect different lock ups? By the way, my DCCD still works fine

07-28-2008, 09:57 PM	#4
anthonyfurlong12@mac.com Junior STI Driver Car: JBP 04WRX turned STI Fav Mod: VF34 Location: Rancho Cucamonga, CA Posts: 106 Join Date: Dec 2007 Trader Rating: (0)	Re: ABS light on, can't find my DTC?! how much did you get the abs sensor for?

07-29-2008, 05:56 AM	#5
elirentz Gold Member Car: 05 STi, 87 325e Fav Mod: ohlins w/RCE springs, sz55 Location: charleston Posts: 562 Join Date: Nov 2005 Trader Rating: (1)	Re: ABS light on, can't find my DTC?! Its under the driver's side dash usually taped together with the airbag harness. I don't have a pic though. If any of the abs sensors goes out the system defaults to turning the abs off. It could be bad news if one tire locked and the abs still worked on the others. When my front drivers side abs sensor went out I found out by locking up the other side (going into turn 10 at road atlanta of all places). Check all of your sensors. Beyond that you will probably need to take it in to figure out whats up with it. What program did you use to read the abs codes before?

08-12-2008, 07:06 AM	#6
o2sys The Next Petter Solberg Car: 200? WRX STI Fav Mod: Super EX/RM-01A Location: NYC Posts: 940 Join Date: Nov 2005 Trader Rating: (1)	Re: ABS light on, can't find my DTC?! i didnt use any programs, in ther service manual it tell you how to read the ABS codes. The once is test mode the ABS light blinks at given intervals and i have to count...

08-22-2008, 07:16 AM	#7
o2sys The Next Petter Solberg Car: 200? WRX STI Fav Mod: Super EX/RM-01A Location: NYC Posts: 940 Join Date: Nov 2005 Trader Rating: (1)	Re: ABS light on, can't find my DTC?! driving with no ABS is kinda fun....still not fixed

09-11-2008, 09:42 PM	#10
kennyvb Junior STI Driver Posts: 169 Join Date: Jan 2005 Trader Rating: (2)	Re: ABS light on, can't find my DTC?! Bump. I have a constant ABS and BRAKE light. Anyone know if 05+ have a DTC or is it integrated in the SSM? I cannot locate the DTC! This ad is not endorsed by this member. Please register or login to hide this ad.