Abs light not working (ford focus)

'V' · 06-26-2014, 04:06 PM

The day the other half goes for an MOT the abs light doesn't come on when starting the car. Didn't think anythig of it - she says 'didn't know anything about it' (idiot!)
As a result - MOT FAIL!!!!!!
now I can't figure what's wrong, not light but abs seems to be working.
Anyone any idea?

Taken out the PCB cleaned and replaced, no joy

Checked all related fuses - no joy

Run out of ideas now.

Ford focus, '57 plate 1.6 manual

Hopefully some of you clever folks will be able to help. I have a feeling I won't be spending any money on the BMW this month!

Cheers
'V'

Sparky68 · 06-26-2014, 04:17 PM

Had same on my 57 focus ST, was a dodgy abs sensor.

Sparky68 · 06-26-2014, 04:20 PM

Your issue is not exactly the same on a re read but they were known for it.

AlwynMike · 06-27-2014, 04:42 AM

There's a lot of information on TalkFord if you want to trawl through it

Mike

afalton · 06-27-2014, 04:47 AM

Instrument panels can be cause of your concern also wiring to a sensor have water ingress concerns but id expect to see a code on a scanner

'V' · 06-27-2014, 06:21 AM

Ok cool, thanks for the info guys.

Would a dodgy sensor not make the dash light come on???? Mine won't light up at all (I had a spirited play last night trying to make the dam thing slide to see if I could get the light to flash)

No codes so far, going to get a full diagnostic done Monday.

Got an who works with PCB's so he's gonna check the board itself and see if the LED has blown (unlikely!) worth a try tho

sal_park · 06-30-2014, 03:25 AM

First MOT in your ownership ?

ABS light should come on with ignition and go out within 10 seconds. If a fault is detected then it will come back on.

Check the ABS fuse. If it's missing suspect foul play (and an ABS problem that you need to fix). If the fuse is just blown replace it and cross your fingers...

06-26-2014, 04:06 PM	#1
'V' Captain 43 Rep 902 Posts Drives: ~Carbon black F36 Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: UK iTrader: (1)	Abs light not working (ford focus) The day the other half goes for an MOT the abs light doesn't come on when starting the car. Didn't think anythig of it - she says 'didn't know anything about it' (idiot!) As a result - MOT FAIL!!!!!! now I can't figure what's wrong, not light but abs seems to be working. Anyone any idea? Taken out the PCB cleaned and replaced, no joy Checked all related fuses - no joy Run out of ideas now. Ford focus, '57 plate 1.6 manual Hopefully some of you clever folks will be able to help. I have a feeling I won't be spending any money on the BMW this month! Cheers 'V'
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Sparky68 Brigadier General 676 Rep 4,260 Posts Drives: 2016 M2 Alpine White Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Cambs UK iTrader: (11) Garage List 2016 BMW M2 [0.50] 2017 BMW F30 330D [0.00] 2014 M135 [0.00] 2007 BMW 335i [0.00]	Had same on my 57 focus ST, was a dodgy abs sensor. __________________ OG M2 7sp DCT Masata FMIC - Masata Boost Pipe - Cobra Catless DP - Powervalve Exhaust - Devilsown Methanol Injection BM3 Stage 2
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afalton Lieutenant 10 Rep 442 Posts Drives: bmw e92 330i m sport Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: london iTrader: (2)	Instrument panels can be cause of your concern also wiring to a sensor have water ingress concerns but id expect to see a code on a scanner
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06-27-2014, 06:21 AM	#6
'V' Captain 43 Rep 902 Posts Drives: ~Carbon black F36 Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: UK iTrader: (1)	Ok cool, thanks for the info guys. Would a dodgy sensor not make the dash light come on???? Mine won't light up at all (I had a spirited play last night trying to make the dam thing slide to see if I could get the light to flash) No codes so far, going to get a full diagnostic done Monday. Got an who works with PCB's so he's gonna check the board itself and see if the LED has blown (unlikely!) worth a try tho
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06-30-2014, 03:25 AM	#7
sal_park Private First Class 3 Rep 123 Posts Drives: 2008 E91 325i manual Join Date: Feb 2014 Location: Laaaandon iTrader: (0)	First MOT in your ownership ? ABS light should come on with ignition and go out within 10 seconds. If a fault is detected then it will come back on. Check the ABS fuse. If it's missing suspect foul play (and an ABS problem that you need to fix). If the fuse is just blown replace it and cross your fingers...
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