Are there any problems with the ST1100 ABS system?
And ST1100s are notorious for the ground cable working loose over time. Click to expand… The ABS systems is very sensitive to voltage variations. The one time I had a problem with the ST1100’s ABS system was when an after market relay I was using began to go bad.
Where is the front pump on a ST1100?
The front pump/modulator is on the upper right side just behind the headlight. Pretty well all of the plastic from the fuel tank cover forward has to come off to access the pump, relays, & ECU for the ABS. The 2 lower fairing pieces (with the tip over guards) do not have to come off.
What are the symptoms of a bad ABS control module?
1. Unresponsive brake pedal. In certain cases, depending on the model of vehicle, when the ABS module fails, the brake pedal may become unresponsive. This is an obvious problem, as an unresponsive brake pedal will not stop a vehicle, or will not be able to do so in an adequately safe manner.
How does the ABS system work on a car?
The ABS system is made up of the ABS module, and ABS sensors at each wheel. The sensors detect wheel speed, and will send a message to the ABS module to rapidly pump the brakes when it is detected that the vehicle is skidding or has lost traction.
And ST1100s are notorious for the ground cable working loose over time. Click to expand… The ABS systems is very sensitive to voltage variations. The one time I had a problem with the ST1100’s ABS system was when an after market relay I was using began to go bad.
The front pump/modulator is on the upper right side just behind the headlight. Pretty well all of the plastic from the fuel tank cover forward has to come off to access the pump, relays, & ECU for the ABS. The 2 lower fairing pieces (with the tip over guards) do not have to come off.
How can you tell if your ABS system is bad?
The most common sign of an issue with the ABS system is the ABS Light coming on. The ABS Light will show an amber color, and is the equivalent of a Check Engine Light, except it is only to diagnose problems with the ABS system.
What happens when the ABS control module fails?
Unresponsive brake pedal In certain cases, depending on the model of vehicle, when the ABS module fails, the brake pedal may become unresponsive. This is an obvious problem, as an unresponsive brake pedal will not stop a vehicle, or will not be able to do so in an adequately safe manner. In most cases, this will happen slowly, over time.