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Re: Got a new problem. ABS

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.
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Former Coaches  covering. 360,000 miles
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2000 36 U320
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Re: Re: Got a new problem. ABS

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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
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2003 U320 40' AGDS
Beamalarm, Foretravel technical help and specifications
"Whatever the mind can conceive and believe, it can achieve"

Re: Re: Got a new problem. ABS

Reply #2 –
Quote from: George Stoltz –

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
Learn every day, but especially from the experiences of others. It's cheaper!  - John C. Bogle

2000 U320 36' non-slide / WildEBeest Rescue
2003 U320

Re: Re: Got a new problem. ABS

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Quote from: Steve & Michelle –
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...
Bill Jackson & Kim Sweeney
2013 27' Lazy Daze RK
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1999 U320 40' (Sold)
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Re: Re: Got a new problem. ABS

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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
Paul
36' 2000 U320
2014 Jeep Grand Cherokee Summit

Re: Re: Got a new problem. ABS

Reply #5 –
I have a tag and I think it is only 6 clicks.
2025 Wanderbox Outpost 32 on F600 Expedition Motorhome
2015 Born Free Royal Splendor on Ford 550 nonslide version  for sale
Former Coaches  covering. 360,000 miles
1999 34 U270
2000 36 U320
2001 42' double slide U320
2018 Jeep Rubicon

Re: Re: Got a new problem. ABS

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My Foretravel operating manual specifically says that my ABS dash light will be ON if the system is operating properly.
Rick

Re: Re: Got a new problem. ABS

Reply #7 –
Quote from: John Sichenze –
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
Learn every day, but especially from the experiences of others. It's cheaper!  - John C. Bogle

2000 U320 36' non-slide / WildEBeest Rescue
2003 U320

Re: Re: Got a new problem. ABS

Reply #8 –
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.
George Stoltz.  Retired from full-time living in a great Foretravel and now are back to living in a traditional sticks and bricks in Florida.

Got a new problem. ABS

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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.
The selected media item is not currently available.Barry BEAM #16014
2003 U320 40' AGDS
Beamalarm, Foretravel technical help and specifications
"Whatever the mind can conceive and believe, it can achieve"