ALB problems....

[BilDesign]

Hello NSXprime´s

I´m a new member from Sweden who has bought a
black NSX just a few weeks ago. It´s a black/black 1991.

First of all I wan´t to say: "Hello!" to everybody. My name is
Johan and I work with a company called BilDesign in Sweden.
We sell alot of styling and tuning to japanse sportscars.
Yes, I like my work

I have a problem with my ALB-system. I was cruising with the
car yesterday and it was a little bit wet outside. I had to panic-
brake and the ALB-system did what I shall be doing, with other
words: working. I stopped the car at the gasstation. When I
started it again the brake-pedal was "shaking" constantly.
After a couple of minutes it stopped and the warninglight for
the ANTI-BRAKE turned "on". I have no ABS at all when the
warninglight starts lightning.

The biggest problem is that everytime I start the car it makes
a loud sound from the ALB-system (in the front of the car) and
the pedal is shaking for a couple of minutes. I have tried to
panic-brake 5-6 times but the problem is still there....

Please, anyone who knows what the problem can be?

Thanks!

/Johan
Sweden

 

[Shumdit]

Read this:

http://www.nsxprime.com/FAQ/Troubleshooting/alb.htm

 

[Joe Gliksman]

I had the same problem after a panic stop to aviod an accident.
An NSX Master Tech sugggested something that worked.
Find a puddle of water, or loose sand--start the car--when the ALB pump starts-up (that's the noise you hear on start up for 90 seconds) drive into the water puddle and panic stop--it may take two or three tries. I have done this twice in three years when the system will not reset--I'm told it is likely due to dirt in the ALB valves.

Good Luck

 

[DanO]

More info at: www.danoland.com/nsxgarage/brakes/abs/abs.htm

DanO

 

[BilDesign]

More info at: www.danoland.com/nsxgarage/brakes/abs/abs.htm

DanO

Thank you so much !!!

/Johan

 

[wildbill846]

DanO,

I just used your directions to flush my ABS. Thanks so much for that helpful bit of info. I used the alternate method of electrically opening the solenoids as I still have one question. Where does one find a bleeder T wrench? Normal auto parts stores just look at me funny so I assumed its a Honda/Acura specific tool, but the Honda dealership here says they can't order tools.

Bill

 

[Larry Bastanza]

wildbill,

That is ridiculous. They do take a few weeks to get, but all special tools are available.

The part number for the "T" bleeder is 07HAA-SG00100 OR 07HAA-SGOO101, the later may be a newer version.

Neillo Acura CA
Gunn Acura TX
Goodson Acura TX
www.hondacuraworld.com NY

These folks all offer NSXCA Discounts

All these folks can get it for you. Discounts on tool may be less then parts. I recall this tool being in the $100 range.

HTH,
LarryB