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Omega Help Area => Omega General Help => Topic started by: dreads on 15 November 2009, 21:52:22

Title: abs/traction control lights
Post by: dreads on 15 November 2009, 21:52:22

can anybody tell me if there is a fix for intermittent abs/traction control lights.sometimes they come on,sometimes off,but more on than off!!!    [smiley=angry.gif]

Title: Re: abs/traction control lights
Post by: Ziad on 15 November 2009, 21:58:11

Have your brake wear sensors checked or changed. If this does not solve the issue, then you might have a problem with your ABS ECU.

First point of call would be to try to clean the brake wear sensor and see if it cures the problem  :y

By the way, Hello and welcome to the Forum. Pop in to the Newbies section and say Hi  ;)

Title: Re: abs/traction control lights
Post by: Andy B on 15 November 2009, 22:00:22

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Have your brake wear sensors checked or changed. If this does not solve the issue, then you might have a problem with your ABS ECU.

First point of call would be to try to clean the brake wear sensor and see if it cures the problem  :y

Sod all to do with wear sensors. More like your suggestion of ABS ECU, which is a common issue with 98 onward cars  :y

Title: Re: abs/traction control lights
Post by: dreads on 15 November 2009, 22:08:16

thanks for the info im still learning how to use the site!!

Title: Re: abs/traction control lights
Post by: Ziad on 15 November 2009, 22:11:00

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Have your brake wear sensors checked or changed. If this does not solve the issue, then you might have a problem with your ABS ECU.

First point of call would be to try to clean the brake wear sensor and see if it cures the problem  :y

Sod all to do with wear sensors. More like your suggestion of ABS ECU, which is a common issue with 98 onward cars  :y

Was just a suggestion as this would be cheaper than having the ABS ECU replaced or sent for reman  ;) :y

Title: Re: abs/traction control lights
Post by: Andy B on 15 November 2009, 22:20:29

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Have your brake wear sensors checked or changed. If this does not solve the issue, then you might have a problem with your ABS ECU.

First point of call would be to try to clean the brake wear sensor and see if it cures the problem  :y

Sod all to do with wear sensors. More like your suggestion of ABS ECU, which is a common issue with 98 onward cars  :y

Was just a suggestion as this would be cheaper than having the ABS ECU replaced or sent for reman  ;) :y

Lots of things would be cheaper than sending it to BBA repair ... but would they be relevant to the ABS ECU???? :y  :y :y  :y  :y

Title: Re: abs/traction control lights
Post by: Ziad on 15 November 2009, 22:24:52

You're right Andy, wouldn't be relevant. We'll stick to the culprit being the ABS ECU then  ;) :P

Title: Re: abs/traction control lights
Post by: Andy B on 15 November 2009, 22:26:42

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You're right Andy, wouldn't be relevant. We'll stick to the culprit being the ABS ECU then  ;) :P

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Title: Re: abs/traction control lights
Post by: dbug on 15 November 2009, 23:14:17

Agreed likely nackered abs ecu.  Either replace with good 2nd hand one (~ £45 -£55 from a breaker on here) preferably from exact year/model as yours (no Tech2 work needed then) or send yours off to say BBA for repair (~£130 )

You will probably find your speedo will also pack up, no cruise control and you will lose some power assistance on the steering.

Bu**er of a job to swap - limited space and can't see 3 of the 6 fixing bolts!!


Nothing to do with brake wear sensors - they just sense lack of brake pad thickness!!