wutup, the abs light on my 89 se is on and has been on since Ive had the car, The brakes work fine, but im just tired of looking at the light. can I just get rid of the light some how with out having to replace a sensor or somthing???? Or is this just wishful thinking??
Thanks in advance

 

i dont think you have to replace a sensor....i dont think abs was offered as an option in 89 (i could be very wrong) just pull a Homer and put a peice of electrical tape over it


The reason you have an abs light could be because many people with maximas have a problem with speedos not working, could have been replaced with post-91 gauges...once again i could be wrong....

 

89's have an ABS option

 

whoops, sorry bout that

 

take your gauges out and just pull the light bulb for ABS.

 

or you could take it to a mechanic that has CONSULT and see if you get an error code.

 

I'm not sure about the 89's, but in my '92 the ABS computer is bolted up under the rear deck in the trunk. If you drive the car (i think) over 10mph for 1 minute, then park (leave the engine running) and look up on the computer it will flash codes that can be looked up. I know there's a thread around here somewhere with the proper detail and a list of codes. My ABS light is also on, and the computer throws a code specifying the Right Front Wheel Sensor. I'll look for the other thread.

 

you are so correct. Drive the car then the abs light will come on, pull over and pop the trunk, look on the computer bolted under the rear deck next to the rear passenger side speaker and watch for how many times the light flashes. When you get the number of times it flashes post it here and I will look it up for you when I get a chance.
I know this is how my 93SE works not sure if it is the same for all 3rd gens but its worth a shot.

 

Alright, I found the table at bignissans.org.uk.

Here's the text, verbatim:

As with other computers in the Max, the ABS computer has a self diagnostic system. If the dashboard warning light is on, then drive the car above 20mph for at least a minute. Stop the car WITHOUT switching the engine off, and open the boot.

Under the parcel shelf on the right hand side is a metal box. This is the ABS computer we discussed before, and it will have a flashing red LED on the bottom. Count the flashes, as this corresponds to a fault code, listed in the table below:

Number of Flashes Reason
1 Left front actuator solenoid circuit
2 Right front actuator solenoid circuit
3 Right rear actuator solenoid circuit
4 Left rear actuator solenoid circuit
5 Left front wheel sensor circuit
6 Right front wheel sensor circuit
7 Right rear wheel sensor circuit
8 Left rear wheel sensor circuit
9 Motor and motor relay
10 Solenoid valve relay
16 Control unit
None, but dashboard light on Power supply or ground for control unit

If you are getting a sensor code, then you should check the sensors visually to see if there is any rust or general crud between the sensor and the toothed wheel. If not, then the sensor probably needs replacing. If it’s anything else, I’d give serious thought to visiting a dealer as you do not want to be mucking about with the main ABS actuator unit.

 

Sometimes the sensors are working fine but there is dirt build up in the speed sensors. Check the number of flashes and see if there is alot of dirt on the speedos