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eggster34
Scooter Rider
Number of posts: 21
Points: 1093
Registration date: 2009-06-24
 |  Subject: ABS Light Flashing / ABS Not Working  Mon Mar 08, 2010 7:31 am | |
| Hi there, I have a '04 silverwing with 12.000 miles (just had a service where the brake fluid, air filter, spark plugs etc. were changed etc.)
10-15 miles after the service the ABS light started blinking and the ABS system stopped working. The stealership says they need to change the ABS ECU , but I'm sure it's something much more simpler than this. Has anyone experienced the same issue? What would be your suggestions to diagnose the cause of the problem? |
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Cosmic_Jumper
Touring Scooter Rider
Number of posts: 302
Location: damn near Philadelphia, PA
Points: 1443
Registration date: 2009-06-12
| | Subject: Re: ABS Light Flashing / ABS Not Working Mon Mar 08, 2010 8:14 am | |
| Chances are 9 out of 10 that they didn't bleed the brakes completely / fully / correctly (delete as appropriate). And/or they've gotten brake fluid on the rotor.
If that does end up being the issue then it's time to change to a dealer that actually knows what they're doing. Ya really don't want some dick-fingered wrench fooling with your ride --"Gol-ly, always wanted t'fix me one-a them scooter thangs". |
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jdeereanton
Silver Wing Guru
Number of posts: 1767
Age: 74
Location: Huntsville, AL
Points: 3053
Registration date: 2008-12-24
| | Subject: Re: ABS Light Flashing / ABS Not Working Mon Mar 08, 2010 2:39 pm | |
| My "guess" - a failure to properly bleed the brakes. That "guess" does not preclude the ABS ECU could have failed, it just seems more likely that they did not do a proper bleeding of the brakes.
Now then, some shops do not do a full brake fluid replacement. Some shops will just siphon out the fluid in the reservoirs and then refill. Not a very kind way to do the task, but it happens.
However, I have not experienced this problem and am truly not familiar. |
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DickO
Silver Wing Rider
Number of posts: 480
Age: 67
Location: Harveyville, Kansas (SW of Topeka)
Points: 1772
Registration date: 2008-12-23
| | Subject: Re: ABS Light Flashing / ABS Not Working Mon Mar 08, 2010 11:49 pm | |
| Not really sure. Surely the dealer can double-check their own work to find out. Either that, or find someone (maybe yourself) to do a quick brake system bleed; which should eliminate that aspect. I'd think if the system operated ok for awhile, then failed, that the ECU could also be a plausible cause. But do the simple stuff first.
And "CJ"... could we watch the salty phrases ? ? ? I'm no prude but this is hardly the place for such things. |
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thomphoto
Maxi-Scooter Rider
Number of posts: 188
Age: 75
Location: Owensboro, Kentucky
Points: 1309
Registration date: 2009-06-11
| | Subject: Re: ABS Light Flashing / ABS Not Working Tue Mar 09, 2010 6:19 am | |
| (Ya really don't want some dick-fingered wrench fooling with your ride --"Gol-ly, always wanted t'fix me one-a them scooter thangs".)
I love that description. |
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Cosmic_Jumper
Touring Scooter Rider
Number of posts: 302
Location: damn near Philadelphia, PA
Points: 1443
Registration date: 2009-06-12
| | Subject: Re: ABS Light Flashing / ABS Not Working Tue Mar 09, 2010 8:40 am | |
| | DickO wrote: |
And "CJ"... could we watch the salty phrases ? ? ? I'm no prude but this is hardly the place for such things. |
Point taken DickO.
Sorry if you were offended.
Tim |
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honda_silver
Site Admin
Number of posts: 2248
Age: 51
Location: Georgetown, Tx
Points: 3589
Registration date: 2008-12-23
| | Subject: Re: ABS Light Flashing / ABS Not Working Tue Mar 09, 2010 10:08 pm | |
| | eggster34 wrote: | Hi there, I have a '04 silverwing with 12.000 miles (just had a service where the brake fluid, air filter, spark plugs etc. were changed etc.)
10-15 miles after the service the ABS light started blinking and the ABS system stopped working. The stealership says they need to change the ABS ECU , but I'm sure it's something much more simpler than this. Has anyone experienced the same issue? What would be your suggestions to diagnose the cause of the problem? |
I just ordered my stainless steel speed bleeders from http://speedbleeder.zoovy.com/category/stainlesssteel. There is a non-stainless steel version which is cheaper.
3 - SB8125L Stainless Steel speed bleeders
1 - Speed Bleeder Bag & Hose Combo
1 - Sealant ( http://speedbleeder.zoovy.com/category )
It may help quickly remove any air bubbles from the system and make it much easier for you to change yourself in the future._________________ Bill - Georgetown TX 07 Silver Wing ABS Clearview w/vent, Givi E96/TB19/E52 with Admore Lighting, Alaskan Leather, Wrist Rests, 3M Solas tape, K&N air, Hyperpro spring, Grip Puppies, Airhawk, Utopia backrest, Stebel, Apexcone HIDs, StingerZ LEDs (w/Backoff WigWag), Knight Rider Sequential LED, NGK Iridium, Power Commander III, Manic Salamander, Saeng mirrors, Garmin Zumo 660, Dark-Side Sumitomo Tire  |
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DickO
Silver Wing Rider
Number of posts: 480
Age: 67
Location: Harveyville, Kansas (SW of Topeka)
Points: 1772
Registration date: 2008-12-23
| | Subject: Re: ABS Light Flashing / ABS Not Working Tue Mar 09, 2010 10:32 pm | |
| Thanks "CJ"... that was very kind response. |
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eggster34
Scooter Rider
Number of posts: 21
Points: 1093
Registration date: 2009-06-24
| | Subject: Re: ABS Light Flashing / ABS Not Working Wed Mar 24, 2010 8:13 pm | |
| the issue was with the abs sensor on the front wheel, I got it fixed pretty quickly and everything's back to normal. thanks! |
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jdeereanton
Silver Wing Guru
Number of posts: 1767
Age: 74
Location: Huntsville, AL
Points: 3053
Registration date: 2008-12-24
| | Subject: Re: ABS Light Flashing / ABS Not Working Thu Mar 25, 2010 2:18 am | |
| Told you I had no real clue.
Glad it was a quick fix. |
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honda_silver
Site Admin
Number of posts: 2248
Age: 51
Location: Georgetown, Tx
Points: 3589
Registration date: 2008-12-23
| | Subject: Re: ABS Light Flashing / ABS Not Working Thu Mar 25, 2010 5:28 am | |
| | eggster34 wrote: | | the issue was with the abs sensor on the front wheel, I got it fixed pretty quickly and everything's back to normal.! |
Thanks for letting us know ... I am sure that this will help someone in the future.
Was the ABS sensor "bumped" during service or was the front wheel removed?_________________ Bill - Georgetown TX 07 Silver Wing ABS Clearview w/vent, Givi E96/TB19/E52 with Admore Lighting, Alaskan Leather, Wrist Rests, 3M Solas tape, K&N air, Hyperpro spring, Grip Puppies, Airhawk, Utopia backrest, Stebel, Apexcone HIDs, StingerZ LEDs (w/Backoff WigWag), Knight Rider Sequential LED, NGK Iridium, Power Commander III, Manic Salamander, Saeng mirrors, Garmin Zumo 660, Dark-Side Sumitomo Tire |
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eggster34
Scooter Rider
Number of posts: 21
Points: 1093
Registration date: 2009-06-24
| | Subject: Re: ABS Light Flashing / ABS Not Working Sun Apr 25, 2010 6:35 pm | |
| neither, I'd ridden it for a while after service and everything was ok, then I didn't ride the bike for a few days and then the next time I got on it the abs light lit up so I'm not sure what caused it  |
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