I have observed about 5 or 6 times in the past 3 weeks the ABS malfunction light staying on after a start up. If I shut the engine off it and restart the car the ABS system properly sequences until the dashboard light goes off. This is on a 2005 accord coupe LX 4 cyl with 123,000+ miles. I assume perhaps a sensor is malfunctioning or something is not fully operating through sequence on engine start up. I really don't want to pump a lot of money to repair this, but one day I am going to have to sell this car and I don't want to have a problem doing so. Fortunately, or not, there is no vehicle inspection law in Florida, so no immediate problem. Anyone have any ideas on what is going on here? Thanks and I appreciate any feedback in novice language.

 

anyone??

 

To diagnose, the ABS code from ABS controller must be accessed. I check my 2003-2007 Accord manual and it does not indicate a "diy" method of extracting codes (two digit codes 11-81). It requires Honda Diagnostic System (HDS) which only dealer or honda-specific shop may have.

That said, others have extracted SRS codes w/ following procedure which may also work for ABS. See following link. ABS light should flash the code.

DIY: SRS Codes and reading them. - Club RSX Message Board

good luck

 

Thanks, but the light doesn't flash/blink. Just stays on a solid lit ABS icon. Once I restart engine, it goes off normally.

 

The SRS procedure may not exactly match ABS procedure. ABS always resets on restart, however codes may still be stored.

Only trial&error will tell if ABS will flash codes. Otherwise you'll need to find someone w/ a HDS compatible tool.

good luck