ABS failure?
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05-05-2011, 02:59 PM
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ABS failure?
I have a 1995 XJS with 60k miles - the ABS light comes on intermittently and sometimes there is a loud noise and severe shaking when I brake - thought it was the rotors but were told by my mechanic they are fine. He said I would have to go to the dealer - may be electrical. Any advice?
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05-06-2011, 09:16 PM
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05-08-2011, 02:20 PM
I have a 1996 XJS with 29.5k miles and have the same problem - random ABS light coming on. Just had the 30k mile service performed and both myself and my mechanic tested the system - with the key off pump the brake about 20 -30 times - this should evacuate the accumulator. When you start up the abs light should stay on for about 25 seconds - shows that the pressure is being built up in the accumulator. From what I understand, if the abs light only stays on for the normal 6 seconds or so on start up, then there is an accumulator or other problem. My mechanic actually posted this question in a forum for jaguar mechanics he belongs to
and he's yet to receive a reply.
I have a friend with a 96 XJS and he had the same ABS light problem a couple of years ago, but it went away after awhile. Typical jaguar idiosyncracy in my mind. I also have a problem with tach coming and going - hit a bump it comes on. When it works it's accurate so I'm thinking a bad ground here as the speedometer, odometer and trip meter work fine. Go figure.
and he's yet to receive a reply.
I have a friend with a 96 XJS and he had the same ABS light problem a couple of years ago, but it went away after awhile. Typical jaguar idiosyncracy in my mind. I also have a problem with tach coming and going - hit a bump it comes on. When it works it's accurate so I'm thinking a bad ground here as the speedometer, odometer and trip meter work fine. Go figure.
Last edited by El Gato; 05-08-2011 at 02:22 PM. Reason: adding statement
#4
05-11-2011, 08:37 AM
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I have a 1995 XJS with 60k miles - the ABS light comes on intermittently and sometimes there is a loud noise and severe shaking when I brake - thought it was the rotors but were told by my mechanic they are fine. He said I would have to go to the dealer - may be electrical. Any advice?
#5
05-11-2011, 08:51 AM
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Your problem could be a dirty sensor, connection or a bad connection in the ABS module. This link from the XK8 section might help Front Brakes on 2001 XKR - Jaguar Forums - Jaguar Enthusiasts Forum Good Luck!
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05-11-2011, 08:51 AM
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Your problem could be a dirty sensor, connection or a bad connection in the ABS module. This link from the XK8 section might help https://www.jaguarforums.com/forum/x...2001-xkr-37907 Good Luck!
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05-11-2011, 02:56 PM
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