I have a 1995m jaguar xj6 3.2 auto all of a sudden today the
abs warning light has come on but no idea why as brakes seem
ok?.When you turn ignition on all light extinguish but a
minute or so later the abs warning light comes on and stays
on?,Any body any idea how to sort this please?–
thorntons60
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In reply to a message from thorntons60 sent Sat 19 Dec 2009:
I had a similar problem. Turn the car on, drive some meters and
when I brake the light comes on. But, it only happen to me 3 or 4
times, and never seen the light on again.
I think the you have some ABS sensor damaged or dirty, or check
also the earth link in the hub.
My best regards,
Miguel–
migueldefender from Lisbon - Jaguar X300 1995 in Marocco Red
Lisbon, Portugal
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In reply to a message from mikedefender sent Sat 19 Dec 2009:
If your weather is as cold as it is here, you may need to look no
further than the battery.
At 0 degrees C you only have half the battery you had at +25C. If
that half of a battery is low then the ABS will not pass the
diagnostic checks performed during the first few yards of driving.
Mainly, this is because the ABS pump will not have charged the
system with full pressure…And that is often due to low battery
voltage.
Hope it solves itself!
Regards
Steve–
Jags on gas
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In reply to a message from thorntons60 sent Sat 19 Dec 2009:
Hi,
Also check the JTIS and change the relays around, they are
much cheaper than sensors! But as Miguel says check for crud
as well.
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I have a 1995m jaguar xj6 3.2 auto all of a sudden today the
abs warning light has come on but no idea why as brakes seem
ok?.When you turn ignition on all light extinguish but a
minute or so later the abs warning light comes on and stays
on?,Any body any idea how to sort this please?
–
Neil Bennett 1997 X300 3.2 Sport
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In reply to a message from thorntons60 sent Sat 19 Dec 2009:
I had similar problems rectified by cleaning the connectors inline
in the ABS sensors. There are two at the front, at the front of the
wheels wells, hidden from view as they are just tucked into the
engine bay. But look where the wires disappear into the engine bay
and there are inline connectors there.
Suspect there are similar connectors at the rear.
But I also replaced the battery around the same time so maybe that
was the issue.–
1990 XJ-S V12 Convertible, 86 XJ6, 01 XJ8
Santa Clara, CA, United States
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G’day Gents,
Quite often an ABS or TRAC problem can be cleared by disconnecting, cleaning
and re-connecting the various electrical plugs associated with the system.
The two rear ABS sensor plugs are under the back seat, which has to come out
for access.
Regards,
Jeff Watson.
Sydney, Oz.
1995 V12 X305.
In reply to a message from thorntons60 sent Sat 19 Dec 2009:
I had similar problems rectified by cleaning the connectors inline
in the ABS sensors. There are two at the front, at the front of the
wheels wells, hidden from view as they are just tucked into the
engine bay. But look where the wires disappear into the engine bay
and there are inline connectors there.
Suspect there are similar connectors at the rear.
But I also replaced the battery around the same time so maybe that
was the issue.Subject: Re: [x300] abs warning light on x300
In reply to a message from Jags on gas sent Sat 19 Dec 2009:
Hi,
it’s not my case. It was on this summer (in portugal something like
25�-30�C and the battery it’s new. 
My best regards,–
migueldefender from Lisbon - Jaguar X300 1995 in Marocco Red
Lisbon, Portugal
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In reply to a message from thorntons60 sent Sat 19 Dec 2009:
If the light is off when you start the car but then comes
on once you reach about 12mph the problem is most likely
the solder joints to the pump connector in the abs module.
it’s possible to cut the module open & resolder these if
you’re reasonably handy. Details are well described on the
forum.
If the light comes on & doesn’t clear with a restart you
need to plug in a fault reader. Cleaning connectors to the
abs sensors or the main plug to the abs module might fix
it. the r hand rear abs lead is a common source of
problems. A fault read should help.–
The original message included these comments:
I have a 1995m jaguar xj6 3.2 auto all of a sudden today the
abs warning light has come on but no idea why as brakes seem
ok?.When you turn ignition on all light extinguish but a
minute or so later the abs warning light comes on and stays
on?,Any body any idea how to sort this please?
thorntons60
–
twojagsv8
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In reply to a message from thorntons60 sent Sat 19 Dec 2009:
Most of the time the problem is an electrical one. There is a
connector to the ABS unit/motor under the hood. Loose the connector
and check it for dirth/corrosion. Clean the contacts and check the
wiring. This should do!–
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abs warning light has come on but no idea why as brakes seem
–
1996 XJ300- 4 liter automatic
Port Saint Lucie, United States
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