disabling abs brakes

[crosby]

HI
Can anyone tell me the BEST way to disconnect the abs system on my 1997 4cyl. accord.

Thanks crosby

[92lx]

you can either actually remove it, or the other way out there that I've heard is to drive with the e-brake on until the ABS light goes off. At least that's what I think it was, you may want to do a google search on that, or wait for someone else to confirm that though



- Nathan

[crosby]

Originally Posted by 92lx

you can either actually remove it, or the other way out there that I've heard is to drive with the e-brake on until the ABS light goes off. At least that's what I think it was, you may want to do a google search on that, or wait for someone else to confirm that though



- Nathan

HI
Thanks for the come/back ,but could you tell me more about using the E brake & how that would disable the ABS system.

[accordztech]

cant u taek off the abs fuse..or wutever its connected to?

[crosby]

Thanks
But if I just pull the fuse then I think the ABS light on the dash will come on. There must be a better way ?

[wagsaccordsir]

Originally Posted by crosby

Thanks
But if I just pull the fuse then I think the ABS light on the dash will come on. There must be a better way ?

No matter what you do to trigger a non-ABS status the light will illuminate. You would have to pull the instrument cluster out to remove the bulb if it is that bothersome.

Disabling the ABS can be done several ways; driving with the E-brake engaged will disable your system and trigger the light after a 1/4 mile or so. When you turn off your car and turn it back on the light will go out and you will have to repeat the process. Ideally find any orange plugs under your hood (upper passenger side or lower drivers side), just unplug one of these and that will disable the system. You can also pull fuses like someone said already. Or you can do an engine swap and use different axles that don't have ABS sensors on them. You can pull your speed sensor out of the transmission and that too will disable it (You will also get a Check Engine light doing this). In any case when you start up your car the light will not immediately illuminte. After a two-minute ABS self-test, then at that time if there is a error in the ABS system the light will illuminate..

PEACE
~J

[crosby]

Thanks much , about how much E-brake engagment is needed , too much would drag on the rear shoes I think ?

[wagsaccordsir]

Originally Posted by crosby

Thanks much , about how much E-brake engagment is needed , too much would drag on the rear shoes I think ?

Just enough to illuminate your red brake light on the instrument cluster.