Pan European ABS/TCS disaster

Fowler's in Bristol have just told me that Mr Honda's solution to the
unidentified problem with the ABS is to start changing parts until it
works again. This could cost up to two grand. Anyone got thoughts on
options?

 

Start off by going to a decent dealer.

What's the problem now?

 

If he's having trouble with a Honda he's not got much chance with any
of the lesser marques has he?

 

Tell Fowlers to stuff it.

D'ya want a direct e-mail for someone to hassle at Honda UK?

 

Heh...

I thought that would get you smiling...

Especially as you know I'm right.

 

<smug>

Do they? You've seen mine - still seems to be going alright.

</smug before fate notices>

 

Sell it to Timo!

It'll give him a head start ;-)

 

The ABS/TCS lights started flashing which means `go to your dealer'
according to the manual. I did that and it seems the rear sensor is
playing up but they can't find a problem and the controller is
refusing to talk to their computer. They spoke to Honda and Honda said
follow this sequence:

-change the rear sensor (180 odd quid);
-change the front sensor (likewise);
-change the controller (1200 squids).

Stop when you change something and it works.

 

Oh go on. I normally prefer paper and ink for my vendettas, but
electric postage might be handy this time.

 

Nobody's mentioned that option and I doubt they ever will.

 

M J Carley emerged from their own little world to say

As you are worrying about the cost I assume you are outside the 2 year
warranty period.

I would check all of the connections to the components you list. Follow the
sensor wires to where they disappear into the main loom. You'll probably
find a connector. Check the contacts for corrosion.

Do you know anyone with a Pan? Can you borrow a sensor to plug into the
circuit to see if the fault disappears?

 

follow the instructions here and report back:
http://www.pan-europe.utvinternet.ie/guides/abs-tcs_fault_codes.htm

 

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It's because Timo's got one that this's happened.

Pan Euros *used* to be reliable til they suffered "The Timo Effect"


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Using the patented Mavis Beacon "Hunt&Peck" Technique, Pete M

We're not allowed to make jokes about The Timonator any more. There's
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*oops*

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Take the bulb out.

 

I was thinking that but I want to make sure that the ABS is genuinely
disabled. I don't want it starting up when I don't want it.

 

Well put it in the FFAQ then!

 

Bear emerged from their own little world to say

Not something to concern a Pan rider but if you took a R-GS off road, and
many do, you would want to turn off the ABS for the same reasons as driving
in snow.

 

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Stoppies?


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Ford Capri (ressurection started)
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