ABS and Run Flat Warning Lights
Discussion
Hi,
I have a 2004 Mini One and following the MOT a couple of months ago the ABS and run flat warning lights were on. I assumed it was something to do with the brake test as after an hour or so they both cleared.
I serviced the car a couple of weeks ago and all the tyres were a bit low, so I pumped them up (I know I should check them more regularly!). Since then either one or both lights have been on intermittently. Resetting the the run flat system seemed to help for a bit, but not permanently.
Reading through the various posts about this I have cleaned the ABS sensors' connectors and smeared some silicone grease on them. I will leave the battery disconnected over night to reset the computer. Is there any way to test the sensors? I used to have Puma and I could test the sensors on this with a meter, they had a resistance. However all the ones on the Mini appear to be open circuit. I assume they are not all faulty!
If my only option is to read the computer, can any recoomend a suitable reader?
Thanks
Danny
I have a 2004 Mini One and following the MOT a couple of months ago the ABS and run flat warning lights were on. I assumed it was something to do with the brake test as after an hour or so they both cleared.
I serviced the car a couple of weeks ago and all the tyres were a bit low, so I pumped them up (I know I should check them more regularly!). Since then either one or both lights have been on intermittently. Resetting the the run flat system seemed to help for a bit, but not permanently.
Reading through the various posts about this I have cleaned the ABS sensors' connectors and smeared some silicone grease on them. I will leave the battery disconnected over night to reset the computer. Is there any way to test the sensors? I used to have Puma and I could test the sensors on this with a meter, they had a resistance. However all the ones on the Mini appear to be open circuit. I assume they are not all faulty!
If my only option is to read the computer, can any recoomend a suitable reader?
Thanks
Danny
Hi,
I decided to invest in a OBD fault code reader, after a bit of investigation I confirmed the cheaper £20 jobbies won't read the ABS error codes, so I ended up buying an Autel MaxiDiag EU702 for just over £200. It was very easy to use and instantly diagnosed a faulty nearside front ABS sensor.
My local BMW dealer didnt have one, but Eurocarparts did and it's all sorted now.
Danny
I decided to invest in a OBD fault code reader, after a bit of investigation I confirmed the cheaper £20 jobbies won't read the ABS error codes, so I ended up buying an Autel MaxiDiag EU702 for just over £200. It was very easy to use and instantly diagnosed a faulty nearside front ABS sensor.
My local BMW dealer didnt have one, but Eurocarparts did and it's all sorted now.
Danny
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