What does ABS light mean on Honda Odyssey?

What does ABS light mean on Honda Odyssey?

How this system works: When an issue arises with your anti-lock brake system (ABS), a corresponding light will illuminate on your dashboard. The light will display as the acronym “ABS.” Your ABS exists to keep your car from skidding dangerously during braking.

How do you reset the ABS light on a Honda Odyssey?

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1. With the ignition switch OFF.
2. Short the SCS circuit to body ground #4 and #9 pin using a paperclip.
3. Press the brake pedal.
4. Turn the ignition switch ON (II) while keeping the brake pedal pressed.
5. After the ABS indicator goes off, release the brake.
6. After the ABS indicator goes on, press the brake pedal again.

How does ABS work on a Honda Odyssey?

Your Odyssey’s ABS system uses a system of sensors to determine wheel speed when braking. If one of the wheels is starting to lock up, it’ll apply the maximum amount of brake to that wheel in order to keep it from sliding. Wheels that are turning will slow a vehicle faster than a locked wheel.

What to do if your Honda ABS goes off?

Honda ABS / VSA Fault Reset Procedure: Turn the Ignition switch OFF and take the key out. Short pins 4 and 9 on the OBD connector located under the dash on the driver side. I used a paper clip, but any stiff (solid) light gauge wire will do.

Why do the VSA and ABS lights stay on?

However, even after boosting the battery (we carry a portable booster just for such occasions) and getting the vehicle started, the ABS and VSA dash lights remain illuminated indicating a fault. In this instance, clearly the “fault” is some anomaly caused by the low battery voltage.

What to do if your Honda Odyssey has a malfunction?

The location of the malfunction is indicated by the warning lamp flashing. 1. Drive vehicle over 30 km/h (19 MPH) for at least one minute. 2. Turn ignition switch OFF. 3. Ground terminal 9 of Data Link Connector with a suitable harness. 4. Turn ignition switch ON while grounding terminal 9.