Why has my Xantia got ABS Sensors on it?
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Why has my Xantia got ABS Sensors on it?
Whilst doing my strut tops today I noticed that my driveshafts are of the ABS type with a cog pattern around the CV joint and there are ABS sensors present and apparantly wired. Now according to all I can tell my Xantia does not have ABS. No light on the dash and more critically, no ABS unit under the bonnet so far as I can tell and no indication under very heavy braking that ABS is present.
So why? do I in fact have ABS and the ABS unit is very cunningly hidden or is it something else? I'd love to know...
So why? do I in fact have ABS and the ABS unit is very cunningly hidden or is it something else? I'd love to know...
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<blockquote id="quote"><font size="1" face="Verdana, Arial, Helvetica" id="quote">quote:<hr height="1" noshade id="quote"><i>Originally posted by Homer</i>
All SX trim Xantias had ABS as standard!
If the light isn't coming on then you have a problem. Possibly the bulb has been removed to cover up a fault with the (costly on early models) ECU.
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Hmmm. So where is the ECU and Valve block located in an early SX? 'Cos as I said, I can't find any trace of either at all!!!
All SX trim Xantias had ABS as standard!
If the light isn't coming on then you have a problem. Possibly the bulb has been removed to cover up a fault with the (costly on early models) ECU.
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Hmmm. So where is the ECU and Valve block located in an early SX? 'Cos as I said, I can't find any trace of either at all!!!
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<blockquote id="quote"><font size="1" face="Verdana, Arial, Helvetica" id="quote">quote:<hr height="1" noshade id="quote"><i>Originally posted by Homer</i>
All SX trim Xantias had ABS as standard!
If the light isn't coming on then you have a problem. Possibly the bulb has been removed to cover up a fault with the (costly on early models) ECU.
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They didn't originally, it was an option BUT later on it became standard equipment. I'm not sure when it became standard, but I think it was some time before the MKII Xantias came in.
The ABS Valve block and ECU are as mbunting says, between the LHM reservoir and the battery. If you have ABS there will be a aluminium casting with various metal pipes going into and out of it, the ECU plugs into the valve block and has a large plug on top of it.
All SX trim Xantias had ABS as standard!
If the light isn't coming on then you have a problem. Possibly the bulb has been removed to cover up a fault with the (costly on early models) ECU.
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They didn't originally, it was an option BUT later on it became standard equipment. I'm not sure when it became standard, but I think it was some time before the MKII Xantias came in.
The ABS Valve block and ECU are as mbunting says, between the LHM reservoir and the battery. If you have ABS there will be a aluminium casting with various metal pipes going into and out of it, the ECU plugs into the valve block and has a large plug on top of it.
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<blockquote id="quote"><font size="1" face="Verdana, Arial, Helvetica" id="quote">quote:<hr height="1" noshade id="quote"><i>Originally posted by citronut</i>
ABS warning lamp not doing what its ment to do is MOT faliure regards malcolm
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Indeed. Makes me wonder how it passed just before I bought it but then it makes me wonder sometimes how a lot of cars get an MOT these days... Suppose no light, ABS valve block and ECU well hidden, Friday afternoon and hey presto, a ticket assuming non-ABS.
Ahh well, typical Xantia, one job begets another...
Off to do a few ABS-related searches now...
Many thanks everyone for clearing up this..
ABS warning lamp not doing what its ment to do is MOT faliure regards malcolm
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Indeed. Makes me wonder how it passed just before I bought it but then it makes me wonder sometimes how a lot of cars get an MOT these days... Suppose no light, ABS valve block and ECU well hidden, Friday afternoon and hey presto, a ticket assuming non-ABS.
Ahh well, typical Xantia, one job begets another...
Off to do a few ABS-related searches now...
Many thanks everyone for clearing up this..
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The easiest way to test if your ABS is working is to drive along, make sure no one is behind you, then slam the breaks on. No ABS and your wheels lock up and you skid. With ABS working you'll feel the break peddle judder and won't get any wheel lock.
I have an intermittent ABS fault. When faulty the light comes on and if I brake hard the wheels skid just like a non ABS car. If I brake hard wit hthe ABS working the car just slows down without skidding.
I took a corner in my ACTIVA the other day. A lorry was in the middle of the road. I hit the brakes, the ABS light was on so it was faulty, all wheels locked up and I skidded to a halt.
I have an intermittent ABS fault. When faulty the light comes on and if I brake hard the wheels skid just like a non ABS car. If I brake hard wit hthe ABS working the car just slows down without skidding.
I took a corner in my ACTIVA the other day. A lorry was in the middle of the road. I hit the brakes, the ABS light was on so it was faulty, all wheels locked up and I skidded to a halt.
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They didn't originally, it was an option BUT later on it became standard equipment. I'm not sure when it became standard, but I think it was some time before the MKII Xantias came in.
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My Dad's 1994 SX 2.0 definately doesn't have ABS, no computer, no sensors, no place to mount the sensors. According to what I've read, only the VSX, Exclusive and Activa had ABS in Mk1, while in Mk2 the SX also has ABS and air bags as standard. (But not Hydractive 2 or Electric seats...)
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Simon
They didn't originally, it was an option BUT later on it became standard equipment. I'm not sure when it became standard, but I think it was some time before the MKII Xantias came in.
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My Dad's 1994 SX 2.0 definately doesn't have ABS, no computer, no sensors, no place to mount the sensors. According to what I've read, only the VSX, Exclusive and Activa had ABS in Mk1, while in Mk2 the SX also has ABS and air bags as standard. (But not Hydractive 2 or Electric seats...)
Regards,
Simon
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<blockquote id="quote"><font size="1" face="Verdana, Arial, Helvetica" id="quote">quote:<hr height="1" noshade id="quote"><i>Originally posted by citronut</i>
are you sure there is no light on when you first turn the ignition on as it should be and then it should go out after so many seconds regards malcolm
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I see no light that seems to be an ABS light Malcolm. As I say, I know I have a few out though (half the illumination and the ignition lamp). All that comes on when the ignition comes on is the STOP, Oil pressure and red brake lamp next to the STOP lamp. There is a funny amber lamp above it that I take to be the oil level lamp which goes out after a couple of seconds. It appears to have a sort of dipstick diagram on it. I checked all the ABS ECU fuses and all seem intact. Thanks for the tips on checking ABS. I will try that as soon as I have a chance on my own in the car and it's quiet.
What does the ABS warning lamp look like and where on the panel is it?
are you sure there is no light on when you first turn the ignition on as it should be and then it should go out after so many seconds regards malcolm
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I see no light that seems to be an ABS light Malcolm. As I say, I know I have a few out though (half the illumination and the ignition lamp). All that comes on when the ignition comes on is the STOP, Oil pressure and red brake lamp next to the STOP lamp. There is a funny amber lamp above it that I take to be the oil level lamp which goes out after a couple of seconds. It appears to have a sort of dipstick diagram on it. I checked all the ABS ECU fuses and all seem intact. Thanks for the tips on checking ABS. I will try that as soon as I have a chance on my own in the car and it's quiet.
What does the ABS warning lamp look like and where on the panel is it?