I have a 1997 accord SE, and when i start the car after its been sitting a while, the abs light is not on, and after about a minute or so it comes on, i have tried to test the abs while the light is off in a muddy spot of my driveway and it works fine, makes a few buzzing sounds then the light turns on. Also when i start it, it buzzes like four or five times before the indicator comes on. The thing that is buzzing is a gold cylinder thing near the radiator.

 

The ABS light turning on means that the ABS computer detected a problem and set a code. You need to find the code(s).

You short the same service connector like checking engine codes (see link in common diy thread on top of gen tech help forum to checking codes). ABS codes have a main then a sub-code. So 3 flashes, short pause then 4 flashes is a code 3-4. Let us know what you find.

 

I got a 1-8

 

What is the fluid level in the abs res? Different than the brake master res.

Can you bleed the abs unit - different than bleeding the brakes?

 

well the fluid is fine but i cant bleed the abs so ill have to take it somewhere AFTER i get it emissions inspected which is an entire f'd up situation with the EGR valve. we replaced the EGR and it still wont pass, if you could explain that to me it would be greatly appreciated.

 

Just a guess, it is not the valve....it is the "ports" on/under the chamber that need to be cleaned......steady/light throttle at about 45 mph and the car seems to have a miss?

In this thread, first post by hondadude there is a link to a pretty nice write up on how to clean the ports: https://www.hondaaccordforum.com/for...56/#post245852

EDIT: and/or google "T2T013" and do some reading.

Also, just me, but if you can bleed brakes....bleeding the abs isn't that much different.

 

I think bleeding the ABS is even easier than bleeding the brakes.

https://www.hondaaccordforum.com/for...systems-31228/

 

how do you bleed abs

 

Click the link in my last post to see some instructions.