ABS fault codes

WERNER1

MEMBER
2014 HONDA ACCORD
2.4L
4 CYL
2WD
MANUAL
58,000 MILES

Hello,

While driving, the ABS light comes on, and after a while, it turns off. I do not have an OBD scanner, and I would like to check if there is any ABS code stored. I know older Honda models have a 2-pin service check connector somewhere on the passenger side. I attempted to find it on this 2014 model to no avail. Can you help me find this connector on this 2014 Accord?
Thank you, kind,
Werner

3 Replies

JACOBANDNICKOLAS

MECHANIC
108,517 POSTS

Hi,

The connector you are referring to was on pre-1995 Honda vehicles (OBD1). There was a diagnostic two-terminal blue connector used to trigger the code display mode, which is located on the passenger's side, under the dash.

After 1994, the vehicles were equipped with an OBD 2 system that requires a scan tool to retrieve codes.

Because the vehicle is newer, I recommend scanning the can-bus. If there are issues with ABS faults, the codes will be stored in the ABS module. A traditional scan tool won't retrieve codes from that module. Here is a link explaining how it is done:

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/can-scan-controller-area-network-easy

You could try at a local parts store because most will scan for free, but most times they won't have a scanner that can read the can-bus.

Let me know if this helps or if I can help in any way.

Take care,

Joe