ABS warning lights on

[Anonymous]

My ABS warning light came on today and will not go out. I have tested the ABS on a grass verge and it doesn?t work any more. The light came on while I was queuing in traffic for about 40 minutes if that makes any difference. The car is a 1997 C180, 73000 miles.

Have any of you had a similar problem?

I am a competent DIY enthusiast, but need to know the most likely place to start looking. Naturally I want to avoid taking it to the stealership as suggested in the handbook.

Cheers.

(Edited by Black180 at 7:41 am on Aug. 11, 2002)


(Edited by Black180 at 12:25 pm on Aug. 11, 2002)

 

[Brian WH]

This is an electronic fault and unless you have the equipment to find the right solenoid you will have to pay!!

 

[imported_dieselman]

Probably a wheel sensor wire has broken.  thest with a meter.  All should have the same resistance.

 

[Anonymous]

Quote: from dieselman on 8:41 pm on Aug. 15, 2002
Probably a wheel sensor wire has broken.  thest with a meter.  All should have the same resistance.

I have a multimeter, would that do the job? Also, do you know where I unplug the cables to test them.

(Edited by Black180 at 11:04 pm on Aug. 15, 2002)