Hi All
I've noticed recently that the ABS light comes on when I go off-road and there is some wheel spin. The light remains on until the ignition is switched off, then it resets and stays off on the next start-up of the engine. The ABS operation of the brakes, however, seems normal. Is it normal for the light to come on when there's wheel spin?
I Paj is a 2006 GLX 3.2DiD LWB.
2006 Pajero GLX 3.2 DiD LWB A/T, aux battery system, roof rack, tow bar, 9000 Lumen LED Light Bar, Speedo Cruise (Bestech AutoCruise)
I think it is normal. It probably happens because when one wheel spins out, the ABS sensors generate signals that do not make sense to the ABS ECU (e.g. three wheels stationary, while one wheel sensor measures a large rotation speed). This would not happen on a traction control equipped vehicle.
Gerrit Loubser 
2003 Toyota Land Cruiser 100 VX TD
2003 Mitsubishi Pajero 3.2 DiD LWB A/T Gone & missed
1999 Nissan Patrol 4.5E GRX M/T: Gone & missed
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2003 Toyota Land Cruiser 100 VX TD
2003 Mitsubishi Pajero 3.2 DiD LWB A/T Gone & missed
1999 Nissan Patrol 4.5E GRX M/T: Gone & missed
1996 Toyota Land Cruiser 80 VX 4.5 EFI A/T: SOLD
I agree with GL - it is quite normal for the ABS to switch out at times - as long as it resets when you restart the car.
If it stays on, it is faulty.
Mine (Gen 2) does it too - albeit not more than (say) once a month.
Anton
If it stays on, it is faulty.
Mine (Gen 2) does it too - albeit not more than (say) once a month.
Anton
Thx for the replies, Gentlemen.
2006 Pajero GLX 3.2 DiD LWB A/T, aux battery system, roof rack, tow bar, 9000 Lumen LED Light Bar, Speedo Cruise (Bestech AutoCruise)
Our Pajero does the same - execpt that the owners manual says that the light comes on when you repeatly press the brakes.. its a warning to inform you that you are over using the brakes 
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How acurate that is I don't know, but since then we have made a point of it not to overdue it and the ABS warning light hasnt come on again.
.How acurate that is I don't know, but since then we have made a point of it not to overdue it and the ABS warning light hasnt come on again.