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Old 08-27-2009, 10:39 PM
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...nearly missing the car in front of me. ...the ABS dashlight has been on for over a year...
Irresponsible. Sorry - I know this isn't OD, but somebody had to say it.
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Old 08-28-2009, 06:12 PM
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As far as I understand something as stupid as a faulty OVP relay could trigger the light. I'll accept not being responsible but that does not help me. In the W124 world OVP relay failures are overly common, even from just a jumpstart. I would like to think that the system would still function in the instance of an OVP relay failure? My sensor wiring is fine, I replaced my OVP relay, and I'm not made out of money so I'm basically asking if there is any way to troubleshoot to avoid "throwing parts at it". Any other suggestions are more than welcome .
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Old 08-28-2009, 06:13 PM
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Irresponsible. Sorry - I know this isn't OD, but somebody had to say it.

Agree, thank god my Intrax's made up for my lack of responsibility this time no next time.
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Old 08-28-2009, 06:27 PM
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When the light is ON the system is disabled. No way around that...it's as simple as that.
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Old 08-28-2009, 07:38 PM
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The only way to fix it without throwing parts at it is to diagnose the problem thoroughly. I'd be checking fuses, wheel speed sensors, and the relays underneath the plastic cover on the ABS unit for starters.
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