# 1997 Honda Accord ABS problem **URL:** \ **Category:** Maintenance/Repairs\ **Created:** [July 13, 2007, 6:06pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1997-honda-accord-abs-problem/1665 "2007-07-13T18:06:09Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 9\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![jstevans](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/j/a5b964/32.png) [@jstevans](https://community.cartalk.com/u/jstevans)\ **Post date:** [July 13, 2007, 6:06pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1997-honda-accord-abs-problem/1665/1 "2007-07-13T18:06:09Z")
Hi all, My 1997 Honda Accord has an ABS problem - it’s dead. Right now, and for most of the last six months, the ABS warning light is on so all I have is normal brakes. Not bad but not ABS either. Prior to the last six months the ABS light was intermittent, it was usually on but after hitting a big puddle it would go off (not immediately, only after a stop and restart). In this situation, the ABS worked perfectly. However, once things dried out the light came back on and the ABS conked out again. I had a mechanic friend scan it for me and it said the left rear sensor was at fault. So, I replaced it - but the light stayed on. Seems like I wasted $130 dollars on a new sensor. Can anyone help me troubleshoot this? I am 99% sure the computer is fine, because the system did work fine after running through a puddle. I might be wrong though. I know there is a diagnostic port where I need to short out two pins so as to trigger some blinking light on the dash - but that’s pretty sketchy knowledge. Also, is there a way to actually look at the signal coming from each wheel sensor? Maybe using an oscilloscope? And does anyone have a list of the codes that will be displayed by the dash indicator? Stevan ---
**Author:** ![system](https://global.discourse-cdn.com/cartalk/original/3X/1/d/1d47c66a543aa6c5a7873bb2320858f978ff52ed.png) [@system](https://community.cartalk.com/u/system)\ **Post date:** [July 13, 2007, 7:00pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1997-honda-accord-abs-problem/1665/2 "2007-07-13T19:00:42Z")
I don’t have the procedure to pull the codes but if you want it fixed then bring it in to someone that can pull the codes and diagnose it. ---
**Author:** ![jstevans](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/j/a5b964/32.png) [@jstevans](https://community.cartalk.com/u/jstevans)\ **Post date:** [July 13, 2007, 10:14pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1997-honda-accord-abs-problem/1665/3 "2007-07-13T22:14:10Z")
I normally would but this is an intermittent problem so I’m hesitant to do that until I can get a bit closer to a diagnosis. Can anyone help out with some guidance on how to make the car display the codes and on interpreting the codes? I’d be grateful. ---
**Author:** ![TXdealer](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/t/50afbb/32.png) [@TXdealer](https://community.cartalk.com/u/TXdealer)\ **Post date:** [July 14, 2007, 1:40am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1997-honda-accord-abs-problem/1665/4 "2007-07-14T01:40:15Z")
Check the brake fluid level in the ABS unit. On 4 cyl models, it is located near the front of the car on the left(driver)side. The module is known to develop leaks, it is a fairly common problem on this generation of Accord. If is it low on fluid, be sure and bleed the unit after you refill it. There is a bleed screw on the top. ---
**Author:** ![system](https://global.discourse-cdn.com/cartalk/original/3X/1/d/1d47c66a543aa6c5a7873bb2320858f978ff52ed.png) [@system](https://community.cartalk.com/u/system)\ **Post date:** [July 14, 2007, 2:00am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1997-honda-accord-abs-problem/1665/5 "2007-07-14T02:00:23Z")
Fault codes: how to access. Turn ignition off. Bridge diagnostic socket terminals. Turn ignition on. If ecu is ok warning should come on for 2 seconds and then go out for 2 seconds. The lamp should then begin to flash. The first set of short flashes indicate the first number of the fault code. A brief pause separates each flash. A medium pause separates each group of flashes. If there are more than one code stored a long pause separates each trouble code. Code Fault 1 Hydraulic pump motor over-run (contact BBA) 1-2 Hydraulic pump motor (contact BBA) 1-3 High pressure leak (possibly modulator) 1-4 Pressure switch (contact BBA) 1-8 Pressure accumulator 2-1 Handbrake warning lamp switch circuit faulty 3-1 Right hand front rotor damage 3-2 Left hand front rotor damage 3-4 Right hand rear rotor damage 3-8 Left hand rear rotor damage 3-12 Different tire sizes fitted 4-1 Right hand front wheel sensor 4-2 Left hand front wheel sensor 4-4 Right hand rear wheel sensor 4-8 Left hand rear wheel sensor 5-4 Right hand rear wheel lock 5-8 Left hand rear wheel lock 6-1 Front fail safe relay 6-4 Rear fail safe relay 7-1 Right hand front modulator solenoid valve 7-2 Left hand front modulator solenoid valve 8-1 ABS operation fault 8-2 Electronic control unit (ECU) fault 8-4 Electronic control unit (ECU) - internal circuit fault ~Michael (Dartman69) ---
**Author:** ![system](https://global.discourse-cdn.com/cartalk/original/3X/1/d/1d47c66a543aa6c5a7873bb2320858f978ff52ed.png) [@system](https://community.cartalk.com/u/system)\ **Post date:** [July 14, 2007, 2:30am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1997-honda-accord-abs-problem/1665/6 "2007-07-14T02:30:12Z")
Sorry I forgot the connector location. ~Michael (Dartman69) ---
**Author:** ![jstevans](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/j/a5b964/32.png) [@jstevans](https://community.cartalk.com/u/jstevans)\ **Post date:** [July 14, 2007, 2:53am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1997-honda-accord-abs-problem/1665/7 "2007-07-14T02:53:52Z")
Wow! You are a fount of information. Tomorrow - diagnostic time!! Thank you so much ---
**Author:** ![system](https://global.discourse-cdn.com/cartalk/original/3X/1/d/1d47c66a543aa6c5a7873bb2320858f978ff52ed.png) [@system](https://community.cartalk.com/u/system)\ **Post date:** [July 14, 2007, 3:05am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1997-honda-accord-abs-problem/1665/8 "2007-07-14T03:05:30Z")
Your welcome. Good luck. ~Michael (Dartman69) ---
**Author:** ![beachmech](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/b/96bed5/32.png) [@beachmech](https://community.cartalk.com/u/beachmech)\ **Post date:** [August 11, 2009, 3:14am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1997-honda-accord-abs-problem/1665/9 "2009-08-11T03:14:35Z")
99.9% of all abs wheel problems ESPECIALLY WHEN DRIVEN THROUGH PUDDLES is the wheel harness that goes to the sensor. I have the same code on my 97 accord on the same wheel. Its the harness sometimes you can open it up and see a green wire and if you cut it and solder it it usually solves the prob.