ABS warning light/power failure

Oct 7th, 2002, 19:56

Help needed !
Since a few weeks the "ABS" warning light comes on (T5 estate 1995)and it means that the following don't work:
Indicators/Main beam/Dashboard light/Heated seats/Heated mirrors.

Stopping the engine and restarting occasionally helps.

Garages are baffled (no fault codes on ABS and other diagnostic sockets/relays unlikely/no bulb failure etc).

Any suggestions greatly appreciated !:(

jamie28 · Oct 7th, 2002, 21:51

had a similar problem abs light came on and main beam light occasionally failed.. dealer suggested a new pcb for the dash but it turned out to be a loose connection on the pedal posn switch and the bank of connectors under the fuse box(accessed in the footwell). hope this helps

Chris_Rogers · Oct 8th, 2002, 21:00

I think you have a faulty ignition switch, try turning the key small amounts to see if this restores power. You can replace just the elecrical part.

markas · Oct 13th, 2002, 10:06

Hi ya,

I agree it sounds like the Ignition key Syndrome. A fairly easy job to do. Make sure that you also don't have a lot of weitght, ie excess keys on the ring that contains your car key!

I also had the problem with the Pedal Sensor in thend i bit the bllet a purchased a new one £80!!!!

Hi Jamie28, How did they fix the loose connection on the plug i fancied resoldering mine but can't fathom how to do it ?

Mark.

Oct 7th, 2002, 19:56	#1
T5nl Guest Location:	ABS warning light/power failure Help needed ! Since a few weeks the "ABS" warning light comes on (T5 estate 1995)and it means that the following don't work: Indicators/Main beam/Dashboard light/Heated seats/Heated mirrors. Stopping the engine and restarting occasionally helps. Garages are baffled (no fault codes on ABS and other diagnostic sockets/relays unlikely/no bulb failure etc). Any suggestions greatly appreciated !:(

Oct 7th, 2002, 21:51	#2
jamie28 Member Last Online: Aug 22nd, 2021 12:03 Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: middlesex	RE: ABS warning light/power failure had a similar problem abs light came on and main beam light occasionally failed.. dealer suggested a new pcb for the dash but it turned out to be a loose connection on the pedal posn switch and the bank of connectors under the fuse box(accessed in the footwell). hope this helps __________________ I unleash my hammer with sadistic intent

Oct 8th, 2002, 21:00	#3
Chris_Rogers VOC Member Last Online: Apr 10th, 2017 16:55 Join Date: Jan 1970 Location: South Kent Coast	RE: ABS warning light/power failure I think you have a faulty ignition switch, try turning the key small amounts to see if this restores power. You can replace just the elecrical part.

Oct 13th, 2002, 10:06	#4
markas VOC Member Last Online: Mar 7th, 2024 14:11 Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Stafford	RE: ABS warning light/power failure Hi ya, I agree it sounds like the Ignition key Syndrome. A fairly easy job to do. Make sure that you also don't have a lot of weitght, ie excess keys on the ring that contains your car key! I also had the problem with the Pedal Sensor in thend i bit the bllet a purchased a new one £80!!!! Hi Jamie28, How did they fix the loose connection on the plug i fancied resoldering mine but can't fathom how to do it ? Mark. __________________ Polishing Mark VOC 850 class winner 1998 to 2007 Rejoined 2022

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