Is ABS fitted to my 325 Tourer?

Post Mon Jul 31, 2006 2:07 pm

Bit of an odd question I know, but I've just brought a 325 Tourer with a M50 in it and the ABS light is on all the time.

How can I tell if ABS is fitted just by looking under the bonnet, got a broken back at the mo' and can't really do any crawling, esp. under cars!

I've sussed out how to fix the other wiring problems the M50 install has caused (temp gauge & OBC oil level check not working) and I'm now wondering if the ABS light always on is connected to the install?

Andy

Post Mon Jul 31, 2006 2:10 pm

Should have added that it's a 1989 model.

Thanks

Andy

Post Mon Jul 31, 2006 2:10 pm

open bonnet
go to passenger side and look behind headlight

is there a big chunk of metal with brake pipes coming off it???

if there is you have abs

Post Mon Jul 31, 2006 2:14 pm

Thanks, that's the kind of tech info I understand.

So, if I do have the "big chunk of metal", I fix it with a NO.1 club hammer, right?

Andy

Post Mon Jul 31, 2006 2:19 pm

here ya go

thats the abs pump

click for larger pic

most abs problems stem from manky sensors on the hubs

usual a good clean of the sensors will solve the constant dash light prob

hth
Daz

Post Mon Jul 31, 2006 2:19 pm

Even better, said big metal chunk has ABS writ large on it!

Post Mon Jul 31, 2006 2:27 pm

Thanks, everyone.

Last question...., can I (or the MOT tester) tell from the chassis number if ABS should be fitted? And if he can (tell) and his computer says my car should be ABS free, will he ignore the ABS light being on?

Sorry, that's 2 questions!

Andy

Post Mon Jul 31, 2006 2:30 pm

dnt think the mot guy could

but if you contact nearest bmw dealer with ur vin no they can tell you how the car left the factory

if theres no abs system fitted then just tell him the light is on but car no longer has abs and it shouldnt be a problem mate

Post Mon Jul 31, 2006 2:32 pm

Thanks, I can't wait to start driving again and I'm trying to get all these little problems sorted, ready for the day I can bend over enough to get into a car!

Andy

Post Mon Jul 31, 2006 2:49 pm

If it hasn't got ABS, pull the bulb from the back of the instrument cluster.

Post Mon Jul 31, 2006 3:46 pm

Yeah, I think I will, MOT testers don't always know all the rules and the light'll start bugging the G/F and I'll get stupid questions!

Andy

Post Mon Jul 31, 2006 4:46 pm

The fact it's a 325i touring will tell you it has ABS, as all 325i tourings have ABS as standard.