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Subject Topic: ABS gone on car, suggestions please
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PersonCountrymusicfan
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Bill...I doubt that the ABS unit itself will be faulty, though not impossible. It's more likely to be associated with one or more wheel sensors, the sensor rings or the wiring on or to the sensor. ABS problems can be a real headache to trace at times. Sorry I don't have a direct answer for you but this article may be of interest http://www.fordwiki.co.uk/index.php?title=Handbrake_And_ABS_Warning_Light_Troubleshooting#Solutions_2

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All mots are logged in a central system now, so even though it is 'valid' until November the system will show a failure.


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Thanks Den but may as well be reading a medical dictionary lol. Am beholden to the garage who have given the info. Have messaged some local garages to see if they can help but it all comes down to a mechanics time and that is the expensive bit. May have a look at trade in values to see how much they are affected as we were considering a newer smaller car.

Correct Pathmaster and that is what has so infuriated me, had they run the diagnostic 1st, did ask them to but not in a specific order unfortunately for me, would still have a usable car.


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GCMS2012

An MOT test is to check whether your car is road worthy. It fails so therefore it is not. How can your current MOT possibly still be in force? You've just been told it isn't legal to be driven on the road! I don't think your insurance company would agree.

And yes I know it's an old argument

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PersonBill the Bus
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Sue, I agree with you as posted above. Don't shout at me please, got enough stress hehe.

But i now have to disagree as has been pointed out to me. The car is roadworthy as it has working brakes its only the ABS part that is not functioning so i am classed as being roadworthy.

Anyway, whichever will only use it as i HAVE to and having a 2nd opinion today so may all get sorted anyways.

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Check the ABS problem at www.honestjohn.co.uk - he writes the Cars problem pages in one of the weekend broadsheet newspapers. Had a quick look & there seem to be plenty of different questions & very helpful answers from an expert.

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Quote: Originally posted by sue.too on 02/11/2016
GCMS2012

An MOT test is to check whether your car is road worthy. It fails so therefore it is not. How can your current MOT possibly still be in force? You've just been told it isn't legal to be driven on the road! I don't think your insurance company would agree.

And yes I know it's an old argument

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Post last edited on 02/11/2016 10:43:19


Only saying what an actual MOT tester said to me...

You can use that 30 day before current MOT expiry date thing as a 'buffer', and in case you need work done on the car, you can, without any 'issues'...




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Quote: Originally posted by sue.too on 02/11/2016
GCMS2012

An MOT test is to check whether your car is road worthy. It fails so therefore it is not. How can your current MOT possibly still be in force? You've just been told it isn't legal to be driven on the road! I don't think your insurance company would agree.

And yes I know it's an old argument

Post last edited on 02/11/2016 10:42:49

Post last edited on 02/11/2016 10:43:19


It failed because a light was showing on the dashboard. If the bulb went in the dashboard the car is now roadworthy.


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If you look at the Gov.UK website on parts checked during an MoT test, you will read...

2.11 Brakes

These will be inspected to check:

    their condition, including inappropriate repairs or modifications
    their operation and performance (the efficiency test) - the wheels and trims aren’t removed as part of the test
the anti-lock braking system (ABS) and electronic stability control (ESC) (where fitted)

The MILs or dashboard warning lights will also be checked for the ABS, ESC, electronic park brake and brake fluid warning lights.

The car may otherwise be roadworthy and you can drive it until the current MoT expires.

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try asking in talkford.com forums. loadsa info available. hopefully its a minor fix


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PersonBill the Bus
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Had 2nd opinion and is pump sensor. Going for inspection early next week.


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Is that good news, I hope so

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Quote: Originally posted by duffs54 on 04/11/2016
Is that good news, I hope so


Not really. 4 hours labour to remove and replace, £60 to view and then whatever the repair costs should it br repairable. Watch this space lol.



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