'96 Accord ABS Advice
regiment1
03-18-2004, 05:16 PM
Recently, I have heard a loud whining/whirring from the driver's side front corner of the engine compartment when starting my '96 Accord EX (151k mileage). It only happens in cold weather, and lasts about 45 seconds. I can feel a vibration in the brake pedal at the same time. In all conditions, the ABS light comes on about 45 seconds after I start the vechicle.
The dealer has advised that the ABS accumulator and modulator be replaced, due to leakage. Another tech that I have informally asked thought it would be rare to have to replace both, and that it would most likely only require an accumulator.
So, I have some questions:
- Is there any point in replacing only the accumulator to see if it solves the problem?
- If I replace the modulator, are used modulators generally reliable?
- Can I just get by if I refill the ABS reservoir occasionally?
Any advice or help would be greatly appreciated! Thank you!
The dealer has advised that the ABS accumulator and modulator be replaced, due to leakage. Another tech that I have informally asked thought it would be rare to have to replace both, and that it would most likely only require an accumulator.
So, I have some questions:
- Is there any point in replacing only the accumulator to see if it solves the problem?
- If I replace the modulator, are used modulators generally reliable?
- Can I just get by if I refill the ABS reservoir occasionally?
Any advice or help would be greatly appreciated! Thank you!
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