ABS pump runs every 20-30 minutes

1996 HONDA ACCORD
145,000 MILES • 4 CYL • FWD • AUTOMATIC
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DAJENS14
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The ABS pump on my Honda makes a noisy buzzing sound when it runs. When I first start the car, I hear it buzz, the ABS light goes off within 2 seconds, then the buzzing continues for another 3-4 seconds. While I am driving, I often notice the same buzzing noise periodically. The ABS light never comes on, but it seems like every 20-30 minutes, the ABS pump comes on for 1-2 seconds. Is this foreshadowing an imminent (and expensive to replace) failure of the ABS pump? The ABS brake fluid reservoir did run dry once a few months ago (my ABS light came on), and this has been happening since then, after refilling it.
Feb 3, 2010 at 12:40 PM
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2CARPRO JACK
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I suggested you have it loooked at due to the fact that the accumulator is most likely bad, and it holds a couple thousand psi. If you remove it without properly dischargin the pressure it will do bodily damage.Use a jumper wire on this 2 pin connector and count the flashes of the ABS light, get back to me with what you find


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Apr 9, 2021 at 1:14 PM