Correct ABS-light functioning
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Correct ABS-light functioning
Is the ABS light on the dashboard supposed to be on when the ABS is active?
Last edited by ReneV; Jan 16, 2009 at 06:28 AM. Reason: simplified, in the hope that someone might answer ...
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By `active', I meant easing off on the brake-fluid pressure to prevent wheel lock, i.e., ABSing, if you wish. I did not mean `is the unit monitoring what is going on?' Sorry.
Anyway, the answer appers to be `no, the light only ever comes on at ignition or if there's a fault; there's no indication of ABSing when it happens other than the physical feedback from the pedal, etc.'
(Right?)
It seems odd that the TRC light should come on when it is actively doing its thing, but that the ABS light should not. I know they are different colours, but really, honestly ...
[EDIT: actually, they are both yellow, go figure ...]
Anyway, the answer appers to be `no, the light only ever comes on at ignition or if there's a fault; there's no indication of ABSing when it happens other than the physical feedback from the pedal, etc.'
(Right?)
It seems odd that the TRC light should come on when it is actively doing its thing, but that the ABS light should not. I know they are different colours, but really, honestly ...
[EDIT: actually, they are both yellow, go figure ...]
Last edited by ReneV; Jan 17, 2009 at 06:11 AM.
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Bottom line: my brakes and traction are working correctly now, and I have no missing indicators.
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