how do i know if its got abs?

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Post Wed Mar 01, 2006 7:09 pm

Im sure it must be obvious but i dont no.

The cars a 318is 1990

There is a warning lighjt one the dash but thinks thats because there is no rear brake sensor cable.
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Post Wed Mar 01, 2006 7:17 pm

Slam the breaks on and see if you skid
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Post Wed Mar 01, 2006 7:22 pm

its not got abs!!!!!!!!
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Post Wed Mar 01, 2006 7:23 pm

Open your bonnet and look at the front of the passenger side wheel arch, if you do have ABS you will see the unit with ABS clearly written on (behind the lights and next to the airfilter box)
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Post Wed Mar 01, 2006 7:25 pm

Sanchez wrote:its not got abs!!!!!!!!
It could be faulty!!
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Post Wed Mar 01, 2006 7:26 pm

thanks i havnt seen a abs unit though. where does the other end of the cables for the sensor go?
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Post Wed Mar 01, 2006 7:30 pm

Sanchez wrote:thanks i havnt seen a abs unit though. where does the other end of the cables for the sensor go?
If you are talking about a cable near your rear brake caliper the sensor is fitted to the pad and lets you know when it's worn...
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Post Wed Mar 01, 2006 7:32 pm

cheers problem solved.