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Re:Constantly flashing amber ABS light

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25 Sep 2019 13:06 #213848 by KT53
I have a 2003 Jimny 1.3 JLX mode MT, manual transmission, 90,000 miles on the clock. The ABS light is constantly flashing amber from the time the ignition is switched on until switched off. Diagnostics indicate no DTC's. The local garage has checked that the ABS is working as are the sensors. Removing the fuse makes the light glow continuously amber, indicating a fault. The light is not meant to flash at all.
I've been told this problem is an MOT failure, which would be dreadful for me, plus it all seems to be working correctly apart from a flashing light. Please ca anyone help? Thank you

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25 Sep 2019 13:19 #213849 by Max Headroom
Hello KT53 and a BigJimny welcome to the forums.

I can't help you in this instance but I'm sure someone will be along soon with some good ideas and suggestions to help you solve the issue.


IF IT AINT BROKE, KEEP FIXING IT UNTIL IT IS

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25 Sep 2019 13:24 #213850 by mlines

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25 Sep 2019 14:05 #213852 by KT53
Replied by KT53 on topic Constantly flashing amber ABS light
Thank you Martin. Sadly, I have the technical ability of a pebble, but have bought a OBD2 scan tool and downloaded a Suzuki app which tells me that there are no faults on the ABS/ESP to clear. Do you think that getting someone to do the manual thing that the link suggested, will give a different answer? Thank you!

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25 Sep 2019 14:07 #213853 by mlines
I think it might as depending on the age of the vehicle it is the only way to read the abs fault

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Martin

2003 M13 early KAP build.
3" Trailmaster lift with 1.5 Spacers on front
Customised winch bumper and roll cage
235/85R16 Maxxis Bighorns on 16" Rims, 4:1 Rocklobster, Rear ARB locker and on-board air
Corrected arms all-round, rear disks, Recaro seats and harnesses
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29 Sep 2019 12:02 #213998 by mickt
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If you enter your whereabouts area wise then a member might volunteer to help you out. I am in Stoke on Trent by the way.

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29 Sep 2019 20:00 #214030 by KT53
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Thank you! I have been looking around to see where to enter my location, but haven't come across it yet. My location is near Taunton in Somerset.

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30 Sep 2019 11:25 #214056 by mickt
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Too far for me then but you might be lucky with another member.

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30 Sep 2019 11:40 #214057 by KT53
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Yes! Thanks for your support though, it's good to know that there may be some help out there...

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01 Oct 2019 10:13 #214098 by mickt
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Rereading your initial entry it might be a electrical wiring fault as opposed to a actual ABS components fault. Does your scanner have the facility to supply Live Data? If so connect it and select that and the abs page and try a drive and see what it comes up with. Good idea to have a helper either drive it or control the reader!

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02 Oct 2019 14:24 #214177 by KT53
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Thanks for your thought. We did what you suggested, but no fault detected. I had previously booked the car back into the garage for the 3rd time, to see if they could detect a fault. They did manage to stop the flashing light, but don't know how! I think I need to get it back there quickly for an MOT before the flashing starts again. Many thanks for your help and support.

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02 Oct 2019 14:34 - 02 Oct 2019 14:35 #214179 by mickt
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Whilst driving with the reader on did the light stay on? What did they do the 3rd time in the garage? They must have done something if they asked you for payment surely?
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