hi ive just bought a stilo 1.6 16v,and i have airbag and abs wartnings when i start the car,also my brake lights staying on ,took switch out and it works oppositely press it in lights go off and vice versa can you help,im new to this site ,thanks
Technical EBD & ABS issues - please help
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Technical EBD & ABS issues - please help
re: EBD & ABS issues - please help
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my stilo 1.6 had abs,asr lights on ,for the two months ive had it ,on saturday i took it for 2 new tyres and when i was driving away ebd warning came on loose conection,stop engine ,and my speedo stops working when you hit 20 mph and handbrake light stays on,been on motordiag,an expensive one,and it says its abs sensors ,ive ben ripped off by a few garages so dont know who to trust
As your problems all seem to trace back to your ABS unit (speed measurement, ABS, EBD all rely on this unit) and you have a reported "Lost connection" then take a look at your C12 earth connection near the ABS unit.
I'd disconnect it, clean it up, use contact cleaner to clean the terminals and see what that does
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my stilo 1.6 had abs,asr lights on ,for the two months ive had it ,on saturday i took it for 2 new tyres and when i was driving away ebd warning came on loose conection,stop engine ,and my speedo stops working when you hit 20 mph and handbrake light stays on,been on motordiag,an expensive one,and it says its abs sensors ,ive ben ripped off by a few garages so dont know who to trust
As your problems all seem to trace back to your ABS unit (speed measurement, ABS, EBD all rely on this unit) and you have a reported "Lost connection" then take a look at your C12 earth connection near the ABS unit.
I'd disconnect it, clean it up, use contact cleaner to clean the terminals and see what that does
re: EBD & ABS issues - please help
stick a penny to the plunger of the switch...watch the problems disappear...
stick a penny to the plunger of the switch...watch the problems disappear...
re: EBD & ABS issues - please help
try the penny first....its much easier, takes almost no time....i got the same warning messages whilst on the motorway, devised the fix at a service station. replaced the switch, the same happened again...so i glued the penny down, and its been fine no hic-ups for 4 months now...
try the penny first....its much easier, takes almost no time....i got the same warning messages whilst on the motorway, devised the fix at a service station. replaced the switch, the same happened again...so i glued the penny down, and its been fine no hic-ups for 4 months now...
re: EBD & ABS issues - please help
What switch? The brake light switch?
You don't need to stick pennies on it, it's adjustable, as explained in the Stilo Guides
You wouldn't get
loose conection,stop engine ,and my speedo stops working when you hit 20 mph and handbrake light stays on
with a problem with the brake light switch
You would do with a problem with the ABS unit
Undo the C12 earth, clean it up and reattach and see how you go
What switch? The brake light switch?
You don't need to stick pennies on it, it's adjustable, as explained in the Stilo Guides
You wouldn't get
loose conection,stop engine ,and my speedo stops working when you hit 20 mph and handbrake light stays on
with a problem with the brake light switch
You would do with a problem with the ABS unit
Undo the C12 earth, clean it up and reattach and see how you go
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re: EBD & ABS issues - please help
yeh i seem to have missed the whole speedo stopping workign thing....sorry bout that....
decks is right....
i had a look at that guide when mine first went funny, but it was my understanding that it was only adjustable ONCE and once the pedal is inadvertantly pulled up, its adjusted permenantly to the highest point? do slap me if im wrong, but i did have a look at my old one and saw no way of adjusting it down
EDIT: time to eat some humble pie......sorry decks as per usual your right...i just never read the WHOLE guide just the removal and fitting....(runs to remove penny....)
yeh i seem to have missed the whole speedo stopping workign thing....sorry bout that....
decks is right....
i had a look at that guide when mine first went funny, but it was my understanding that it was only adjustable ONCE and once the pedal is inadvertantly pulled up, its adjusted permenantly to the highest point? do slap me if im wrong, but i did have a look at my old one and saw no way of adjusting it down
EDIT: time to eat some humble pie......sorry decks as per usual your right...i just never read the WHOLE guide just the removal and fitting....(runs to remove penny....)
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re: EBD & ABS issues - please help
No problem, didn't want to see fitz on a false errand
Re the brake light switch, you can pull down the plunger with your fingers or some long nosed pliers, it's on a kind of ratchet but it's not a once only fit. Then simply allow the brake pedal up on its own without pulling it up and it will be set in the correct place (until you accidently jam your foot underneath the brake pedal one day and then you'll have to do it again)
No problem, didn't want to see fitz on a false errand
Re the brake light switch, you can pull down the plunger with your fingers or some long nosed pliers, it's on a kind of ratchet but it's not a once only fit. Then simply allow the brake pedal up on its own without pulling it up and it will be set in the correct place (until you accidently jam your foot underneath the brake pedal one day and then you'll have to do it again
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re: EBD & ABS issues - please help
hi guys,i fixed my brake light switch with ease,first fault ive fixed that didnt cost money,ive tried to clean the c12 to no evail,it must be my abs sensors ,ive always had abs and asr warings,but they go when you press the mode button,it was last week,i had two tyres fitted,drove away and it said engine fault,ebd,loose connection,speedo stops ,and handbrake light comes on ,just hope i can sort it,lovely car with nice blue seats and alloys,but spent 1200 0n it plus a grand for the car,getting fed up with it ,thanx mates,any more info would be great
hi guys,i fixed my brake light switch with ease,first fault ive fixed that didnt cost money,ive tried to clean the c12 to no evail,it must be my abs sensors ,ive always had abs and asr warings,but they go when you press the mode button,it was last week,i had two tyres fitted,drove away and it said engine fault,ebd,loose connection,speedo stops ,and handbrake light comes on ,just hope i can sort it,lovely car with nice blue seats and alloys,but spent 1200 0n it plus a grand for the car,getting fed up with it ,thanx mates,any more info would be great
help,can anyonne tell me whats wrong with my car
since i had new tyres fitted on saturday ,my dashboard, which has told me since i got it my abs and asr is broke,said ENGINE STOP,LOOSE CONNECTION ,EBD FAILURE,THEN SPEEDO CUTS OUT AND HANDBRAKE LIGHT COMES ON, IVE SPEND LOST ON THIS CAR AND IM RUNNING OUT OF PATIENCE ,PLEASEEEEE HELP
since i had new tyres fitted on saturday ,my dashboard, which has told me since i got it my abs and asr is broke,said ENGINE STOP,LOOSE CONNECTION ,EBD FAILURE,THEN SPEEDO CUTS OUT AND HANDBRAKE LIGHT COMES ON, IVE SPEND LOST ON THIS CAR AND IM RUNNING OUT OF PATIENCE ,PLEASEEEEE HELP
re: EBD & ABS issues - please help
Well now you've made the grade to Technician you could try testing out your ABS sensors.
Sometimes just cleaning the ABS connector contacts with electrical contact cleaner cures an open circuit there. The connectors are quite easy to get to.
You could check for oscillating signals at the ABS connectors with nothing more than an simple multimeter when you rotate the wheel
Well now you've made the grade to Technician you could try testing out your ABS sensors.
Sometimes just cleaning the ABS connector contacts with electrical contact cleaner cures an open circuit there. The connectors are quite easy to get to.
You could check for oscillating signals at the ABS connectors with nothing more than an simple multimeter when you rotate the wheel
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Re: help,can anyonne tell me whats wrong with my car
:yeahthat:With that number of error messages, I'd suspect a battery on the way out. Stilos really do need a battery in tip top health to keep all the electronics in good order...
:yeahthat:With that number of error messages, I'd suspect a battery on the way out. Stilos really do need a battery in tip top health to keep all the electronics in good order...
Re: help,can anyonne tell me whats wrong with my car
Whilst waiting for response you'd do far better to SEARCH and read existing posts (also Guides) as ALL your issues have likely been covered before within this Forum.
Do NOT start new threads when an existing thread has yet to be resolved.
Whilst waiting for response you'd do far better to SEARCH and read existing posts (also Guides) as ALL your issues have likely been covered before within this Forum.
You have the correct tiresize fitted all around the car?
If you have the most likely suspect is indeed the battery.
gr J
If you have the most likely suspect is indeed the battery.
gr J
hi,im really greatful for all youre help,i love this car ive give it new ,gearbox,clutch exhaust .and 4 wheel hubs at 50 pound each,paid 240 for a door card ,50 0n battery ,spent about a grand ,its a beautiful car,lovely blue seats,just these dashboard lights now,ive been to a auto elec,and hes fitting me twofront sensors tomooro,which should solve the problem,ill let you know ta ,fitz:worship:
