forum members,

i have a 1990 camry, recently purchased for around 1400 dollars, decent condition.

the antilock brakes somehow have turned on (the "antilock " is blinking. how do you suggest i turn it off/ reset it.? the manual mentions taking the car to the dealership. i called up and they said they would charge 100 bucks just to diagnose the problem!!!!

help is greatly appreciated.

thanks,

leroy

 

If the ABS light is on there is trouble code(s) stored in the computer. Find the ABS actuator located in the engine compartment, front passengers side next to the cars frame (follow the brake lines). There should be an electrical plug/harness going into this actuator from the side facing the firewall side.

Turn on the ign switch on but do not start the car. Unplug this connection and after 4 seconds the ABS light should start to blink. The light will blink out the 2 numeral code, one numeral at a time with a short pause between each numeral. Such as 1 1, 2 3, 2 4. 1 blink, 1 blink = code 11.

If two or more codes are stored there will be longer pause followed by the second code. When all codes are outputted there will be longer pause and the codes will repeat.

When you get the code(s) post back.

To clear the codes turn ign switch to on but don’t start the engine. Disconnect this plug then press on the brake pedal 8 times within 3 sec. The alternative is to disconnect the battery.