1996 Honda Odyssey ABS Light On

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I have a 1996 Honda Odyssey with 102K miles. Recently the ABS light started coming on at times. The local Honda service people said that the accumulator and modulator must be replaced at a cost of $1250. I have asked around and none of the independent shops will touch ABS systems.
The brakes work fine but I don't know if my next inspection will pass if the light is on. Any suggestions?

Mar 28, 2006 at 10:56 AM

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Most Honda ABS light off/on problems come form dirty sensors on the wheels. They collect metal shavings from brake pads and can be easily cleaned. Find a shop that can read the ABS codes and pinpoint the source of the problem before you spend the $1250.00.

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Have a shop read the ABS codes before replacing the accumulator and modulator. Clean the wheel speed sensors, which can collect metal shavings from the brake pads and cause intermittent ABS lights.

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A 1996 Honda Odyssey with 102,000 miles has an intermittent ABS light while the brakes still work normally. A Honda dealer recommended replacing the accumulator and modulator for about $1250, and independent shops declined ABS work. The expert advised reading ABS codes first and cleaning dirty wheel sensors, a common cause of Honda ABS lights, before spending that amount.

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