ABS failure/not working. Is it safe to drive? Will the wheels lock up?
Nov 25, 2023 at 5:46 AM
ABS and VSA failure/not working?
2005 HONDA PILOT
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Yes, with the ABS/VSA warning light on the wheels will lock up. We need to scan the system because it sounds like you have a wheel speed sensor that is not working, which is common.
Here is a guide and a video to show you how to get the codes:
https://www.2carpros.com/articles/anti-lock-system-testing-and-repair-abs
and
https://youtu.be/Pb6nXV-iamI?si=5kudyHt_m3etjZzg
Here is how to change the sensors out in case a code is stored for it. Check out the images (below). Let us know how it goes.
Here is a guide and a video to show you how to get the codes:
https://www.2carpros.com/articles/anti-lock-system-testing-and-repair-abs
and
https://youtu.be/Pb6nXV-iamI?si=5kudyHt_m3etjZzg
Here is how to change the sensors out in case a code is stored for it. Check out the images (below). Let us know how it goes.
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Nov 25, 2023 at 10:16 AM
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