shadow Posted March 7, 2008 Author Report Posted March 7, 2008 Well there are a few things it could be. With a flashing ABS light, your ABS will still function. (ABS light on steady is means ABS has been disabled). First, make sure your master cylinder is full of brake fluid. Next, go in the car and turn the key to on, but don't start the car. Pump the brake pedal. It is normal for the brake pump to cycle every 3-5 presses. Report back with how many presses it takes for the brake pump to run and we'll go from there. Nick The ABS pump comes on soon as I pump the brakes once? Check these things first. Quote
Addicted To Boost Posted March 7, 2008 Report Posted March 7, 2008 The ABS pump comes on soon as I pump the brakes once? That means your ABS accumulator is bad. It is the round-shaped reservoir that is just below your brake master cylinder. Quote
shadow Posted March 7, 2008 Author Report Posted March 7, 2008 So I am guessing thats not as big of a problem as if I needed a new powermaster? Can I install the accumulator myself? Can I drive the car fine without fixing this problem right away? thx Chris Quote
Addicted To Boost Posted March 7, 2008 Report Posted March 7, 2008 No it is nothing that big. The accumulator can be installed yourself fairly easily. There is a writeup here: http://www.kazmotorsports.com/tpsgarage/ Go to the PowerMasterIII section and there is a writeup on how to replace the accumulator. You can drive the car fine without fixing it right away. Quote
mfewtrail Posted March 7, 2008 Report Posted March 7, 2008 A BMW with a Mercedes Benz tag. Is that BMW the special edition one with a lot of power? Quote
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