Four problems related to brake abs warning light have been reported for the 1997 Honda Accord. The most recently reported issues are listed below.
I have several complaints: 1) the srs light came on. The dealer claimed that I needed a new computer at a cost of $900. I researched possible problems on this and other websites and had listed the technical service bulletins that were relevant. The dealer was not so thorough. My research showed that Honda had been having problem with these computers already for several years and done nothing about it. The problem was with a sensor on the passenger side air bag which was malfunctioning in such a way as to leave in doubt whether or not the air bag would deploy. It is ridiculous that consumers have to pay nearly 1,000. 00 to fix systemic problems in a safety system that have repeatedly not been addressed. 2) my abs light started coming on. When starting the engine the pump motor for the abs system would activate and attempt to pump fluid in the system. It could be heard from inside the car as a grinding noise. It would cycle on and off for about 6 or so times then the relay would trip, turn off motor and illuminate the abs light. The dealer claimed that the ams module was malfunctioning and needed replacement at a cost of 1,700. 00. Ridiculous. After doing some research online it seems that this is also a common failure for this make and model of car. 3) wireless entry system failed. 4) a/c evaporator sprung a leak 5) driver side passenger door auto lock does not work. This car is far from reliable, as advertised to be, and very questionable in the safety department. I am finished with Honda!.
When engine is started I hear a noise coming from the abs modulator. The noise repeatedly occurs approx every 2-3 minutes. After approx 5 miles of driving the abs light comes on. I went to the dealership and they said that 2 parts needed to be changed, the modulator and ?. The cost of repair was 1200 with a dealer discount.
While traveling noticed abs light activated, vehicle still had braking capacity. Took vehicle to nearest Honda dealer in goldsboro, n. C and was informed abs modulator needed to be replace quoted a cost of $ 996. 00.
Took car to dealership after abs warning light came on. Diagnosed problem is that abs modulator needs to be replaced. Part cost $963. 50 and labor at dealership is $189. 60. That is in addition to $59. 00 I had to pay to have problem diagnosed.