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I have just fitted a new rear brake caliper and after completion the car will not start and the inboard comp is saying abs system defective, any answers please
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steve_earwig
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Re: ecu messages
Your battery's flat?
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Re: ecu messages
You could always introduce yourself and your car, have a bit of banter and social foreplay then ask your question.
Thats my answer anyway.
Thats my answer anyway.
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Nah, not necessary.
From your description your car is a D9 with BSI (central computer) which are very sensitive to battery voltage and kick the toys out of the pram when deprived of 12 volts.
From your description your car is a D9 with BSI (central computer) which are very sensitive to battery voltage and kick the toys out of the pram when deprived of 12 volts.
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Re: ecu messages
Two problems.
The first is the ABS fault. Probably knocked the sensor when changing the calliper. The second, not starting, is probably due to a flat battery. Do you have the immobiliser light on the instrument cluster? These could be related problems - if the ABS sensor is shorting, it could be chewing the battery while the ignition's on, causing the failure to start
The first is the ABS fault. Probably knocked the sensor when changing the calliper. The second, not starting, is probably due to a flat battery. Do you have the immobiliser light on the instrument cluster? These could be related problems - if the ABS sensor is shorting, it could be chewing the battery while the ignition's on, causing the failure to start
<steve_earwig> I think this forum is more about keeping our cars going with minimal outlay than giving our cars more reason to go bang
Re: ecu messages
do yourself a favour and just get a diagnostics check.that way you'll not be replacing the wrong sensor etc.i got one & it was spot on for my abs