ABS fault codes

2014 HONDA ACCORD
58,000 MILES • 2.4L • 4 CYL • 2WD • MANUAL
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WERNER1
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Hello,

While driving, the ABS light comes on, and after a while, it turns off. I do not have an OBD scanner, and I would like to check if there is any ABS code stored. I know older Honda models have a 2-pin service check connector somewhere on the passenger side. I attempted to find it on this 2014 model to no avail. Can you help me find this connector on this 2014 Accord?
Thank you, kind,
Werner
May 3, 2022 at 3:15 AM
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JACOBANDNICKOLAS
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Hi,

The connector you are referring to was on pre-1995 Honda vehicles (OBD1). There was a diagnostic two-terminal blue connector used to trigger the code display mode, which is located on the passenger's side, under the dash.

After 1994, the vehicles were equipped with an OBD 2 system that requires a scan tool to retrieve codes.

Because the vehicle is newer, I recommend scanning the can-bus. If there are issues with ABS faults, the codes will be stored in the ABS module. A traditional scan tool won't retrieve codes from that module. Here is a link explaining how it is done:

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/can-scan-controller-area-network-easy

You could try at a local parts store because most will scan for free, but most times they won't have a scanner that can read the can-bus.

Let me know if this helps or if I can help in any way.

Take care,

Joe
May 3, 2022 at 12:27 PM
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WERNER1
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Thank you for your message. It is really appreciated.
Werner
May 5, 2022 at 6:17 AM
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JACOBANDNICKOLAS
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Hi,

You are very welcome. Let me know if I can help in any way.

Take care,

Joe
May 5, 2022 at 1:18 PM
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