Talk to me about doseurs....

Way2go · Post by **Way2go** » Sat Oct 02, 2010 9:14 pm

I would be inclined for test purposes only to connect a 1K? resistor instead of that rear sensor lead and see if that fooled the abs-ecu into extinguishing its lamp after the self test on start.

Or you could start with 4 off 1K? resistor instead of each/all sensor leads, firstly checking that lamp operates correctly and then plug the sensors back in one by one and discovering which are faulty.

Kitch · Post by **Kitch** » Sat Oct 02, 2010 9:23 pm

That\'s a good idea, I\'d be able to tell if one is tricking the other into thinking theres a problem. Only issue is I don\'t have any resistors! I could always check the rear by switching the N/S and O/S over I suppose, but I suspect the fault lies with the N/S/F somewhere at the moment. Like I say, it\'s now second to getting the fecker started sadly

Way2go · Post by **Way2go** » Sat Oct 02, 2010 9:37 pm

Kitch wrote:Only issue is I don't have any resistors!

Maplins

http://www.maplin.co.uk/Module.aspx?ModuleNo=341607

Even buying 4 you'll still have change from a Pound.

Kitch · Post by **Kitch** » Sat Oct 02, 2010 9:41 pm

Yeah just found a load on eBay. Thinking about it, if all else fails I\'ll just put resistors on the sensors that are screwing the ABS up and just leave it. I\'d prefer to have it as it\'s something it should have from new, but no one actually needs it do they? Heres hoping!

First I\'m going to change my fuel pressure regulator and tacho relay to see if the basterd thing starts!

Way2go · Post by **Way2go** » Sat Oct 02, 2010 9:47 pm

Kitch wrote:Yeah just found a load on eBay. Thinking about it, if all else fails I'll just put resistors on the sensors that are screwing the ABS up and just leave it. I'd prefer to have it as it's something it should have from new, but no one actually needs it do they? Heres hoping!

That's a joke, right?

Not wise as ABS will likely operate on the wheels pulsing with working sensors and not the absent ones, hence those will lock and skid.

Kitch · Post by **Kitch** » Sun Oct 03, 2010 9:40 pm

Way2go wrote:
Kitch wrote:Yeah just found a load on eBay. Thinking about it, if all else fails I\'ll just put resistors on the sensors that are screwing the ABS up and just leave it. I\'d prefer to have it as it\'s something it should have from new, but no one actually needs it do they? Heres hoping!
That\'s a joke, right?

Not wise as ABS will likely operate on the wheels pulsing with working sensors and not the absent ones, hence those will lock and skid.

It wasn\'t a joke, but being a bit more sober than I was I can now see your point!

Post by **docchevron** » Mon Oct 04, 2010 1:55 am

It wouldn't operate on only two wheels though, with a resistor strapped across it will keep the light off when stationary, but the light will come on when driving as the ABS wont detect any signal from whichever lead has the resistor on it, hence the aBS will go out of action.
Personally I'm not a fan of ABS on the BX, and if I could get an MoT on the valver without the ABS I'd remove it.

Way2go · Post by **Way2go** » Mon Oct 04, 2010 2:05 am

docchevron wrote:It wouldn't operate on only two wheels though, with a resistor strapped across it will keep the light off when stationary, but the light will come on when driving as the ABS wont detect any signal from whichever lead has the resistor on it, hence the aBS will go out of action.

Aha! Sounds like you may have tried that one in the past.

Post by **docchevron** » Mon Oct 04, 2010 2:13 am

nope, my ABS on the valver didn't work when I bought the car, so I spent some time learning all about how shite the system is!
Bar a duff sensor a couple of years back (fixed within the week) it's been trouble free since 2003.
Still dont like it though.
The brakes always feel sharper on a non-ABS BX, and always have.

Post by **Defender110** » Mon Oct 04, 2010 9:23 pm

Yes I've noticed that, all my TGD's have had better feeling brakes than the TZD with ABS.