Kingsizerob Posted September 4, 2010 Share Posted September 4, 2010 My ABS light seems to be coming on intermittently when starting the 95 pathy XE. If I turn the engine off then back on it usually goes off but not always .. I checked the rear brakes ans adjusted them (still like new) It seems like it wants to come on mostly when raining but not always! I don't know Jack about ABS any help would be appreciated! Thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
5523Pathfinder Posted September 4, 2010 Share Posted September 4, 2010 Sounds like your ABS module is finding a failure during self-check. Most common probem is the sensor that is attached to the rear diff, at the pinion. The WD21 pathfinders only have rear abs. You can check codes by grounding a pin on the abs plug on the left side of your dash(it should be blue). I believe there was a write-up done, or there was another recent thread where it was all lined out. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
5523Pathfinder Posted September 4, 2010 Share Posted September 4, 2010 (edited) Well, I couldnt find the other thread, so, lets post it again!!!! Edited September 4, 2010 by 5523Pathfinder 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Precise1 Posted September 4, 2010 Share Posted September 4, 2010 Thanks Derek, this seems like a How To pinable item to me... B Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
5523Pathfinder Posted September 5, 2010 Share Posted September 5, 2010 Thanks B. Thats Probably not a bad idea. Ok, dont forget, when you want to check the codes, you must have the ABS light on. The best way to do this is to drive your rig around the block(just get over 12MPH for 5 seconds), park, set the E-brake, and leave the ignition on(engine running). Then ground your pin and watch the ABS light flash. The reason for this, is that the ABS system is self-checking. Everytime you turn the ignition on, the system resets and rechecks. It actually checkes itself every-so-often as you drive also. If you had a code, its now gone, but will return when you drive it. Remember to test drive after you made a repair and make sure the light does not come back on. Hope that makes sense! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kingsizerob Posted September 5, 2010 Author Share Posted September 5, 2010 Thanks for the info.. The light only comes on when I first start the pathy. It has never come on while driving! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
silverton Posted September 5, 2010 Share Posted September 5, 2010 Mine comes on shortly after the vehicle is started and stays on. probably the speed sensor on the rear axle, thanks for posting how to do the diagnostics though! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slickrick Posted August 8, 2011 Share Posted August 8, 2011 How do you read the flashing light and what will it tell you? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sewebster Posted August 8, 2011 Share Posted August 8, 2011 (edited) Instructions are in the FSM in the brake section. It tells you which part of the ABS is causing the problems. FSM is available online. Follow the links in the garage section. The basic instructions are posted above in this thread of course too... maybe I'm not sure what you're asking. Edited August 8, 2011 by sewebster Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CO_pathfinder Posted July 20, 2015 Share Posted July 20, 2015 Does anybody remember, when counting the flashes, if the last, long solid "flash" counts as a "flash" or is it letting you know to start counting again? Makes the difference between an actuator and the sensor Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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