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Old 11-01-2011 | 04:05 PM
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Not sure what started the problem. When i get in the car and if i apply the brakes i can feel the peddle pulsing like the abs is on and if i do it at low speed i can hear the abs pump doing it's thing but it continues few seconds after i have stopped. After about 3 minutes the abs light comes on and the system is bypassed. 3 - 4 days later abs light just comes on when i start the car.

Guessing first place to look is abs senders on the wheels but is there any way to test them? Or has anyone heard of or had this problem?
Old 11-01-2011 | 04:48 PM
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I'm never touched a Miata with ABS, but I know on some cars if your foots on the brake when you start the car, you will feel the pedal pulsating. Its the ABS system running a self diagnostic, totally normal.

Again, no clue on specifics of Miata ABS, but maybe there's a way to get codes from the ABS system?
Old 11-01-2011 | 04:56 PM
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I'm never touched a Miata with ABS, but I know on some cars if your foots on the brake when you start the car, you will feel the pedal pulsating. Its the ABS system running a self diagnostic, totally normal.

Again, no clue on specifics of Miata ABS, but maybe there's a way to get codes from the ABS system?
Problem is after car is started without foot on the brake. Happens first time i get on the brake more then maybe 25+%
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Disconnect ABS harness from ABS brain thing, start car see what happens.

Turn car off plug **** in, start car see what happens?
Old 11-01-2011 | 06:58 PM
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Find someone with an ABS scanner. I have one, but not sure if it will work on a Miata. Might simplify finding your problem.
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disconnect and throw away the ABS.


Lift weights with legs.

Do pumping on your own, or better yet, don't lock your wheels up.
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disconnect and throw away the ABS.


Lift weights with legs.

Do pumping on your own, or better yet, don't lock your wheels up.
DD has abs. My track car has no abs like a real mans track car.
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How do i unplug the abs harness. connector is unlike others.
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Modern vehicles are reliable, lol.
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