My car is due for mot on monday. But the abs light is on. I was told that it fail for this reason. Will it and can anybody tell me why its on.
It came on about 3 months ago and someone told me it was ok..... the other lights on the dash have just recently started comin on and off when they please. Could this be an electrical fault and is it expensive to fix.
The running of the car has otherwise been fine no probs. its n reg
2007-02-14 23:21:31 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous in Cars & Transportation ➔ Maintenance & Repairs
Best get the brakes tested ( be safe ). If it's not the brakes, it must be an electrical fault. If the other lighs are comiing on and off as they please, it could be ( if it's similar to my T reg Vectra) the connection on the back of the instrument panel... and that takes ages to get apart, so labour charges could mount up.
Ring a vauxhall dealership and ask them if it's a common problem, or look on line for the vauxhall owners forums.
Lot's of Vectra info there.
2007-02-14 23:34:43 · answer #1 · answered by jlb.1970@btinternet.com 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I'm afraid it WILL fail - the ABS warning light is the only one involved in the MoT procedure at present. However, it's often very simple to resolve, it's just usually a sensor that needs cleaning or realigning.
I think you have two separate problems, one being the ABS light which you say has been on for some months and another one involving the other lights, which may be just a loose connection behind the dash.
2007-02-15 03:35:33 · answer #2 · answered by champer 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Most of the time when the abs warning light comes on it is just a wheel sensor that requires cleaning or just replacing, it isn't an expensive job and the MOT station would do it for you.
Take it for the MOT and see what they say.
2007-02-15 01:18:39 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Sounds like a job for an Auto Electrician. It should fail the MOT yes with the warning light on
2007-02-14 23:25:36 · answer #4 · answered by Sir Sidney Snot 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It will likely be a sensor problem. often cleaning them up does the trick. Try disconnecting the battery overnight. This sometimes resets warning lights. It depends on the tester. An abs light on needn't mean the car will fail providing the brakes are within the limits.
2007-02-15 02:09:59 · answer #5 · answered by Mark B 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The engine having issues starting off would nicely be because of the engine temp getting too warm. verify that the temp gauge is actual operating because it truly is going to (regularly ignored) - the thermometer would nicely be damaged or damaged. also, not uncomplicated to perceive with an exterior 'verify', make sure that coolant pass isn't being blocked/stopped from actual flowing and cooling the engine ideal! I had an same difficulty with a vehicle (storage did not p.c.. up on it) and it burnt out a cylinder ....... couldn't be repaired!
2016-11-28 04:23:09 · answer #6 · answered by ? 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Just found this for you. this is the part you will need.
http://www.bba-reman.com/content.aspx?
content=bosch_vauxhall_omega_and_vectra_abs_system
Not an expensive job!
2007-02-14 23:43:57 · answer #7 · answered by Chris W 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋