fastskier Posted December 10, 2005 Share Posted December 10, 2005 I have a 94 Pathfinder SE (I think) - it has the lego wheels with 31's stock. The other day I was noticing that the ABS light came on when I started it and then turned off after a little bit. Basically like it should. My question is - does my pathy have ABS? It sure doesn't feel like it when I'm locked up sliding down the road with my studs trying to dig into something. Is there something wrong with my abs? I tried searching but I couldn't really find anything on this. Thanks, Paul Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Precise1 Posted December 10, 2005 Share Posted December 10, 2005 90-95 were available with rear abs. If you have the light in the dash, odds are it is installed on the truck. Perhaps it is not working correctly ? If the ABS light flickers or comes on when you drive it, ther is a fault and it is disabled and functioning as 'normal' brakes. There is a control unit under the drivers seat, an actuator by the second cross member and a sensor unit at the rear pumpkin. B Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FLApathy Posted December 10, 2005 Share Posted December 10, 2005 or the wheel speed sensors could be dirty Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Electrifyliak Posted December 10, 2005 Share Posted December 10, 2005 I asked about this same thing earlier and I bet your abs is working. It just doesn't seem like it because your front wheels which are getting more braking power are locking while you rear wheels with the abs are not. It actually helps on dry pavement fairly well as I've tried it. But on ice or snow or anything slippery, it's pretty much useless. Rear abs just seems kind of dumb to me, if anything, you would think it would be on the front, as the purpose of abs is to help you steer in emergency braking conditions. If the fronts are locked and the rears are not, the rear won't come forward on you, but you can't steer, so what's the point? Anyway, that's my little rear abs rant. hehe Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fastskier Posted December 10, 2005 Author Share Posted December 10, 2005 hmmm, interesting. I have never heard of ABS being put on only the rear. It sure doesn't work that well that I can tell. But then maybe I don't miss what I can't feel. too bad it wasn't all the way around. Thanks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bob Posted December 10, 2005 Share Posted December 10, 2005 I have a ABS light that comes on when ever I start my pathy. I have tryed getting it to work and it never has. I have a 94XE tho with drums. I have never had ABS so i dont miss it at all. Even says ABS on my insurence bill Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Geeky907 Posted December 11, 2005 Share Posted December 11, 2005 Yup, my lady's 94 has ABS and it accually works... but you gotta half break your foot smashin the brake to get it to activate... only time i ever really noticed it is when i serviced the brakes and had to bleed the whole system.... gettin that damn ABS light to turn off was a BEARCAT!!!... just for reference, the "abs valve" is inside the passenger side frame-rail about centered in the vehicle... doesnt look like much just has a couple wires to it and some steel brake-line... - geeky907 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
El Pathfindero Posted December 12, 2005 Share Posted December 12, 2005 ive got the same problem with my ABS light Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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