abs light

[madman06]

just bought a rover 400 (N)reg abs light is on any ideas as to y this is please thanks

[Brooksy]

The ABS light comes on with the other ignition lights array & should go out some seconds after start up. If it stays on it indicates a fault somewhere in the ABS system (could be one of the wheel sensors, the control unit or the valve block assembly) which can be time consuming & expensive to fix. Unfortunately it is also an MoT fail item (as is the light not coming on at start up). So, you have a big problem. If you bought from a dealer you may have a chance of getting something done.

[Cockney_si]

I used to have a honda that did this when a brake light bulb failed not sure why but when I changed the dud bulb the abs light went off!

[Brooksy]

Blimey, that WAS a result Cockney! Must be worth checking yours (pray first) madman, before doing anything else.

[madman06]

thanks for the answers ill check break lights first before i start on the mehcanical side