1996 WRX ABS light on

[MIBWRX]

I recently bought a 1996 V limited wrx no 659/1000 when i picked it up the owner explained that the brake pads had just been done and now the ABS warning light stays on. Any info as to how i can get rid of the damn thing would be appreciated! cheers all

[igkgunn]

Check for leaks at master cylinder, at ABS pump, and at the brake hoses and replace as necessary. Bleed the brakes, check brake fluid level and quality and replace as necessary. Inspect ABS sensors for damage and replace as necessary.

[Roo]

Would be starting by checking abs sensors and wiring if they\'ve been in there.

How do the brakes feel?

[DRFVDR]

 Roo said:

Would be starting by checking abs sensors and wiring if they\'ve been in there.

How do the brakes feel?

This

I would not of brought it to be honest, ABS light on is WOF fail. I would of made the seller fix it

could be a few hundred ( sensor) or a few thousand ( ABS unit)

[MIBWRX]

Sweet ill check over everything. If i cant fix for under a grand ill take abs out and get it certified lol.

Kinda had no choice had traveled to purchase car he didnt tell me about it. Pain in the butt

[loner]

make the previous owner fix it.

[tebbyj]

Check for fault codes:

To get the ABS light to blink out the trouble codes do the following:

Find the black diagnostic plug under the dash by the gas pedal. There should be two loose wire taped to the loom. these are the diagnostic terminals.

Connect one of the diagnostic terminals (loose wire) to pin number 6 (bottom right looking at plug)

Turn the key to ON

It will always flash the "start code" first which will be 11. Which is one long (1 second) and one short (.3 seconds) flash. After that it should flash the rest of the codes. The first number will be long flashes and the second will be short flashes. So 21 will be two long and one short flash. It can only store up to three codes and it will repet the code flashing three times so if you miss it the first time be patient.

Codes are as follows:

Abnormal ABS sensor, open circuit or voltage too high

21 – front right ABS sensor

23 – front left ABS sensor

25 – rear right ABS sensor

27 – rear left ABS sensor

Abnormal ABS sensor, abnormal ABS sensor signal

22 – front right ABS sensor

24 – front left ABS sensor

26 – rear right ABS sensor

28 – rear left ABS sensor

29 – any one of four

Abnormal solenoid valve circuits in ABS control module and hydraulic unit

31 – Front right inlet valve

32 – Front right outlet valve

33 – Front left inlet valve

34 – Front left outlet valve

35 – Rear right inlet valve

36 – Rear right outlet valve

37 – Rear left inlet valve

38 – Rear left outlet valve

41 – Abnormal ABS control module

42 – Source voltage is abnormal

44 – A combination of AT control abnormal

51 – Abnormal valve relay

52 – Abnormal motor and/or motor relay

54 – Abnormal stop light switch

56 – Abnormal G sensor output voltage

Should give you an idea whats going on.