ABS light showing on dashboard

1995 SUBARU LEGACY
120,000 MILES
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RICHARD STEWART
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Whirring noise (fan?) from under the bonnet seems to come from ABS Control Unit, even when engine switched off. Disconnected battery overnight to avoid draining it with (possible) fan running. Stopped once battery disconnected. No other problems - braking normal, no other noises.
Jan 1, 2012 at 3:16 AM
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FIXITMR
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could be the relay stuck on.
Jan 1, 2012 at 4:24 AM
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FIXITMR
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ABS on means it's not working. you just have normal brakes.
Jan 1, 2012 at 4:26 AM
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RICHARD STEWART
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Thanks for that. So how do I check that it's the relay? You're talking to a non-mechanic here by the way. What's the step-by-step to check that?
Jan 2, 2012 at 3:28 AM
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