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Title: Re: Got a new problem. ABS
Post by: John S on July 20, 2010, 06:48:27 am
Check your abs your self there is a blink coda on the unit. It is mounted under the coach in a bay. It is probably a sensor that needs to be reset or you can crawl under and press the four sensors on your coach. I have six but I know my finicky one and when I get the light, which is not as often now, I go to the passenger tag and reset that one first and check.
Title: Re: Re: Got a new problem. ABS
Post by: Barry Beam on July 20, 2010, 09:29:42 am
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And while we are there, I can have them check the ABS warning light that is now on.

George,
You can check the ABS yourself to determine which one it is.
Directions and codes are at:
http://beamalarm.com/Documents/retrieving_abs_troubleshooting_codes.htm (http://beamalarm.com/Documents/retrieving_abs_troubleshooting_codes.htm)
Title: Re: Re: Got a new problem. ABS
Post by: Michelle on July 20, 2010, 09:42:34 am

And while we are there, I can have them check the ABS warning light that is now on.


A couple of ideas on the ABS light.  And then we can split the topic  ;)

First, listen for the clicks when you turn the key (but don't start the engine).  There should be one for each wheel.  On our tag axle coach, that's 8 clicks.  Missing any clicks?  Something's not communicating.

Try re-making all the connections on the Wabco box.  We've had an ABS light twice that was a connection issue.  Our box is silver and in the bay with the HWH pump and inverter.  You WILL need to drive a short distance to reset the ABS light if that was the problem.

If that doesn't help, it's possible a sensor got bumped when you had your tire worked on.  The resources John and Barry mention can help you figure out which sensor it might be.

Michelle
Title: Re: Re: Got a new problem. ABS
Post by: Bill & Kim on July 20, 2010, 07:46:10 pm
A couple of ideas on the ABS light.  And then we can split the topic  ;)

First, listen for the clicks when you turn the key (but don't start the engine).  There should be one for each wheel.  On our tag axle coach, that's 8 clicks.  Missing any clicks?  Something's not communicating.
Michelle


Well I'll be danged...  I didn't know that!  Good info...
Title: Re: Re: Got a new problem. ABS
Post by: Paul Wildenstein on July 20, 2010, 10:07:25 pm
I didn't know that either.  However, I'm surprised there are eight clicks for a tag coach.  Is there a click for each tire of each dual?  And for a coach without a tag there would be six clicks?

Paul
36' 2000 U320
Title: Re: Re: Got a new problem. ABS
Post by: John S on July 20, 2010, 11:41:41 pm
I have a tag and I think it is only 6 clicks.
Title: Re: Re: Got a new problem. ABS
Post by: Rick on July 21, 2010, 07:26:11 am
My Foretravel operating manual specifically says that my ABS dash light will be ON if the system is operating properly.
Title: Re: Re: Got a new problem. ABS
Post by: Michelle on July 21, 2010, 09:16:19 am
I have a tag and I think it is only 6 clicks.

Could be the difference in years, ours being an '03.  I can't recall who told us to listen for the clicks - either the folks at MOT when we bought the coach in '04 or James Triana at the factory when one of our wheel sensors acted up and we were in for service (with the ABS light on).  Next time we fire up I'll listen and confirm how many clicks we hear, although I'm pretty certain it's 8.

Michelle
Title: Re: Re: Got a new problem. ABS
Post by: George Stoltz on July 21, 2010, 01:37:20 pm
Apparently my ABS lights are different than yours.  I can see why they would not be ON on my coach as I am definitely the type of driver that would NOT notice that the ABS light had gone OFF.
Title: Got a new problem. ABS
Post by: Barry Beam on July 21, 2010, 01:52:09 pm
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My Foretravel operating manual specifically says that my ABS dash light will be ON if the system is operating properly.

Are you saying that the ABS light stays on after you start up?
I think the verbiage in the manual could be misinterpreted to mean that.

It should go OFF after it does its checks which is the clicks you hear.

ABS Brake Light 1995 (U280, U295C, U300, U320C)
Illuminates at startup and when the
ABS brake system is functioning.

2003 manual
Check ABS brake operation. When the ABS is operating properly, the
warning lamp will illuminate momentarily when the ignition key is turned
on, and after 2-3 seconds, will go OFF. The warning lamp should remain
OFF while driving the vehicle.