ABS Brakes

[Craig Sagar]

Just bought X reg 1150GS that has been stood for approx 12 months with the battery flat. Both ABS lights are flashing on and off alternatively has anyone any info how to overcome this problem please.

 

[Duchess]

Just bought X reg 1150GS that has been stood for approx 12 months with the battery flat. Both ABS lights are flashing on and off alternatively has anyone any info how to overcome this problem please.

Hello Craig, its nice to have you here .... its probably best that I move your post over to the Technical section of the forum for you where I'm sure you'll get a better response to your query there.

This is more for newbie introductions.

 

[Colban]

Just bought X reg 1150GS that has been stood for approx 12 months with the battery flat. Both ABS lights are flashing on and off alternatively has anyone any info how to overcome this problem please.

You almost certainly need a new battery.
Low voltage when cranking cause ABS self check failures.
You can search,using keywords,using the "search" button at the top of the page.
Oh yes,welcome to the forum.

 

[DavidHale]

Yep, sounds like the battery is completely dead. New one should solve the problems.

 

[Fanum]

Before you go spending a fortune on a new batery, try re-setting the ABS.

This is the technique..it'll only take a few mins and it's free

(originally posted by Migsel )

1) Turn ignition off.
2) Remove the seat.
3) Locate the diagnostics plug behind the battery.
(It's for diagnostics so is not connected to anything).
4) Connect an end of wire to the brown/blue wire pin .
5) Clip the other end firmly to ground.
6) Turn ignition on. Note that the two ABS lights continue flashing alternately.
7) Hold ABS button down for 8 seconds.
The bottom ABS light should stay on, the top one off.
Release the ABS button.
8) If the reset is successful, both ABS lights come on.

 

[Craig Sagar]

Thanks for the information regarding ABS problem tried it and it worked a treat, much appreciated.