#1: ABS Malfunctioning? Author: Marni..206, Location: S. DevonPosted: Fri Dec 17, 2010 4:05 pm ---- Today was snowy and icey as most of you probably know.
I went down some lanes and had to brake to stop myself going into another car, only to skid quite far, with alot of horrible electrical noises, which im guessing was my ABS, all the other cars ive been in with ABS have never made this noise.
There was no fault warning, but wondered if it could still be malfunctioning with out knowing it is?
After the first near miss, every time I put my brakes on hard put not sharp it would make an electrical noise. Bit like a pc printer (like my printer anyway).
#2: Re: ABS Malfunctioning? Author: Mikey2uk, Location: StevenagePosted: Fri Dec 17, 2010 4:08 pm ---- I can feel my ABS kicking in when sliding on snow feels like the pedal is moving by itself.
Get the codes read and see what it comes up with.
#3: Re: ABS Malfunctioning? Author: Marni..206, Location: S. DevonPosted: Fri Dec 17, 2010 4:09 pm ---- I couldnt feel it kicking in on the ice, I just skidded.
The other times, my brakes werent on enough for ABS to kick in.
What codes do you mean? There is no code, just alot of 'unhealthy' noises.
#4: Re: ABS Malfunctioning? Author: Mikey2uk, Location: StevenagePosted: Fri Dec 17, 2010 4:11 pm ---- Codes on the ECU but if it was at fault I would of thought you would have warning light on
#5: Re: ABS Malfunctioning? Author: Marni..206, Location: S. DevonPosted: Fri Dec 17, 2010 4:12 pm ---- Wheres the ECU? Not to sound stupid or anything lol. No wanring lights or anything come up.
#6: Re: ABS Malfunctioning? Author: Seabook, Posted: Fri Dec 17, 2010 4:14 pm ---- did your car have abs?
#7: Re: ABS Malfunctioning? Author: Marni..206, Location: S. DevonPosted: Fri Dec 17, 2010 4:17 pm ---- The quiksilver one does, or so the garage said.
I have the ABS icon come up when the ignition is on.
#8: Re: ABS Malfunctioning? Author: Seabook, Posted: Fri Dec 17, 2010 4:18 pm ---- did the abs light on when you turn the key for 1 click before starting the engine?
#9: Re: ABS Malfunctioning? Author: Marni..206, Location: S. DevonPosted: Fri Dec 17, 2010 4:20 pm ---- ermm not not sure the clicks, but it comes up when I turn the key, but goes off when the engine starts.
#10: Re: ABS Malfunctioning? Author: Seabook, Posted: Fri Dec 17, 2010 4:24 pm ---- then i guess the abs is working fine :s
#11: Re: ABS Malfunctioning? Author: Marni..206, Location: S. DevonPosted: Fri Dec 17, 2010 4:26 pm ---- Also when the car is stopped is make a funny clicking noise, bit like sparks?
And when its being driving there's a low thud thud thud.
All since the car skidded the first time.
EDIT: Also a really squeaky noise from the front left wheel. But it stops when the place is put on.
#12: Re: ABS Malfunctioning? Author: MrBSI, Location: What's it to you? ? ?Posted: Sat Dec 18, 2010 7:18 am ----
Marni..206 wrote:
I couldnt feel it kicking in on the ice, I just skidded.
ABS doesnt work on ice
#13: Re: ABS Malfunctioning? Author: brad-morris, Location: BromsgrovePosted: Sat Dec 18, 2010 7:21 am ----
Marni..206 wrote:
EDIT: Also a really squeaky noise from the front left wheel. But it stops when the place is put on.
That is probobly just some dirt in between your pads & discs
#14: Re: ABS Malfunctioning? Author: Marni..206, Location: S. DevonPosted: Sat Dec 18, 2010 3:14 pm ----
MrBSI wrote:
Marni..206 wrote:
I couldnt feel it kicking in on the ice, I just skidded.
ABS doesnt work on ice
I meant the pedal wasnt pumping or anything. Not the actual stopping part.
#15: Re: ABS Malfunctioning? Author: namgaj, Location: Chasing Ash, Addaz and Lee........... hopefully catching Addaz and havin fun :PPosted: Sat Dec 18, 2010 3:20 pm ----
MrBSI wrote:
Marni..206 wrote:
I couldnt feel it kicking in on the ice, I just skidded.
ABS doesnt work on ice
MrBSI- you on about 206 ABS, or ABS in general, because id wager a £1000 that my jags abs kicks in on ice
#16: Re: ABS Malfunctioning? Author: giveitsomebar, Location: redditchPosted: Sat Dec 18, 2010 5:19 pm ---- printer noise is abs working overtime the only time your wheels would normally loose traction that easy would be either on diesel or at 60-70 hard brakeing so you wouldnt of heard the noise before. loud knocking noise ignore it, its to cold and wet to be messing around under a car checking things, if it breaks it breaks, stop being so paranoid and enjoy your 206! there 5+ years old your bound to get a few bangs and squeeks every now an then
#17: Re: ABS Malfunctioning? Author: Mattie-RS, Location: A Track near you ;)Posted: Sat Dec 18, 2010 5:31 pm ----
namgaj wrote:
MrBSI wrote:
Marni..206 wrote:
I couldnt feel it kicking in on the ice, I just skidded.
ABS doesnt work on ice
MrBSI- you on about 206 ABS, or ABS in general, because id wager a £1000 that my jags abs kicks in on ice
So does mine
#18: Re: ABS Malfunctioning? Author: Marni..206, Location: S. DevonPosted: Sat Dec 18, 2010 5:38 pm ----
giveitsomebar wrote:
printer noise is abs working overtime the only time your wheels would normally loose traction that easy would be either on diesel or at 60-70 hard brakeing so you wouldnt of heard the noise before. loud knocking noise ignore it, its to cold and wet to be messing around under a car checking things, if it breaks it breaks, stop being so paranoid and enjoy your 206! there 5+ years old your bound to get a few bangs and squeeks every now an then
Im not being paranoid at all. I have just bought the car, if its anything major I am taking it back to the garage. I am new to cars, only been driving 3 months. My previous car never had ABS so havent had experience in these conditions.
And I have heard that noise because it did it again today. It does it at like 10mph.
#19: Re: ABS Malfunctioning? Author: giveitsomebar, Location: redditchPosted: Sat Dec 18, 2010 5:48 pm ---- if you have just brought it enjoy it! as they are over 3-4 years old bushes start to get worn rubbers perish abs is a pain in the a**e in these condititions i think it does more bad than it does good! the noises you mention though dont sound anything to worry about the knocking noise might get worse and you might need drop links / wishbones at some point but untill then enjoy!
p.s drop links and wishbones seem to be quite suspect on these cars so thats more than likely what your knocking will be!
#20: Re: ABS Malfunctioning? Author: Marni..206, Location: S. DevonPosted: Sat Dec 18, 2010 5:57 pm ----
giveitsomebar wrote:
if you have just brought it enjoy it!
Thats why im asking if there's anything wrong, you cant enjoy a car that doesnt work 100%
#21: Re: ABS Malfunctioning? Author: Steve206, Location: UKPosted: Sat Dec 18, 2010 6:03 pm ----
MrBSI wrote:
Marni..206 wrote:
I couldnt feel it kicking in on the ice, I just skidded.
ABS doesnt work on ice
Mine does?
#22: Re: ABS Malfunctioning? Author: Big_Rich180, Posted: Sun Dec 19, 2010 3:05 am ----
Mattie-VTs wrote:
namgaj wrote:
MrBSI wrote:
Marni..206 wrote:
I couldnt feel it kicking in on the ice, I just skidded.
ABS doesnt work on ice
MrBSI- you on about 206 ABS, or ABS in general, because id wager a £1000 that my jags abs kicks in on ice
So does mine
Mine does too, how can the ABS sensor tell weather or not you are on ice?
#23: Re: ABS Malfunctioning? Author: panason1c, Location: SomersetPosted: Sun Dec 19, 2010 5:58 am ---- Sounds to me like your abs is working perfectly fine.
The 'printer noise' you mention is just the electric abs pump 'doing its thing' due to the abs system sensing one, or more, locked wheels which it then releases and re-applies continually whilst the brake pedal is applied..
You need to be aware that when you are driving on ice there is zero friction between the tyre and the iced road surface and therefore even the best brakes in the world are practically useless, and abs, though it will still kick in, is ineffective on ice (due to the aforementioned zero friction).
The general rule is that when you find yourself on ice, you leave the brakes alone and try to GENTLY steer out of trouble .
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