2004 Honda Accord: ABS light or ABS activating

Filed Dec 12, 2018 · Driver assistance, Transmission · 308,400 miles · TX

Abs/tcs module failing causing transmission no to go into gear or jump around gears and hard shifts and acts like transmission failure all with out giving any codes only code I have is 84-1 car will start and drive anywere fine for about 15 to 30 mins then starts acting up like the transmission is failing, with help of honda mechanic and other accord owners saving me from buying an new 1300 transmission I have found ABS/tcs module failure

Filed Jul 23, 2016 · Steering, Suspension · 72,000 miles · PA

2004 accord transmission began leaking at the same time as ABS trouble, what seems to be suspension problems (bad springs?), hood struts failed. These all happened about a month after one dealer replaced an engine mount and leaking power steering fluid container. The trunk opening switch would not work but was too expensive to repair. I had the ABS looked at at another dealer and for $100 an "electrical switch" under the gas pedal was replaced. The power steering fluid was leaking again. They said that the transmission needed to be fixed for $2000 and that my car was not in the recall. I saw many complaints about transmission leaks online and about the gas door not opening. The dealer didn't want to hear about that. (engine mounts and hood struts are popular items on amazon.) I was lucky that my head wasn't under there when the hood fell. I had opened the hood to check the power steering fluid and went to the trunk to get some, when it fell. I was able to replace them from amazon. I had the engine cut out twice while driving in the rain after last inspection. I lost steering and saw the engine light come on so I quickly started the engine again. About a month apart. It didn't happen again. It seems strange to me that all of this happened within 6 months after an inspection.

Filed Sep 30, 2014 · Body, Brakes · 75,500 miles · NC

The clearcoat paint is beginning to peal on the hood, roof and trunk. Color of vehicle is black. It has been well maintained and garaged. I've noticed many other honda vehicles with the same condition. In addition, the ABS brake warning light has gone on and we've been told by honda that the car needs the ABS module replaced at a cost of $1,200. We have not made this repair due to the cost and age of the vehicle.

Filed Mar 28, 2012 · Brakes, Electrical · 21,730 miles · PA

My wife had parked in a parking space with a very slight downward slope. There was another space ahead of her. She had been driving in a heavy rain. The car was operating normally. When she returned about 15 minutes later, the brake pedal felt hard. She started the engine and shifted into reverse. The car started coasting forward. The brakes remained hard and didn't stop the car. She stopped it by shifting to park, then turned off the engine. She repeated the attempt to back out of the space - same result. No error messages appeared. She called, and I drove to the scene. The rain had stopped. I felt the hardness of the brake pedal, although it felt more like a stiff spring than a non-power brake pedal to me. I pumped the springy pedal a few times; it didn't change. I started the engine, keeping my foot lightly on the brake. When the engine started, the stiffness immediately disappeared, the pedal felt normal, the transmission worked, and the car drove normally. I didn't get to experience the transmission problem. Later, I could find no problem with the brakes. The linkage has only a very slight amount of play, as it should. I depleted the vacuum supply by pumping the brakes with the engine off. The pedal felt very hard, unlike the springy feel in the parking lot. I have a phd in electrical engineering and a lot of car repair experience. This background leads me to conclude that it is extremely unlikely for the unrelated braking and transmission systems to fail simultaneously, and then recover simultaneously. There has to be another common cause, which leads me to suspect the computer system or possibly a sensor, particularly because this happened after driving in a heavy rain. The postulated failure mode is a compromised computer system that could partially activate the ABS system and also fail to operate the reverse solenoid valve in the transmission.

Filed Jan 25, 2011 · Brakes · VA

Brakes are overly sensitive, particularly during high idle when the engine is cold. It is not possible to apply the brakes quickly without the brake pedal feeling as though it's getting sucked down during a slight application. One must be very careful and start applying the brakes incredibly slowly before they wish to start stopping. Thus, it's not possible to stop quickly without the brakes being heavily applied against one's will. During an emergency braking situation, which luckily I have not come across while driving this vehicle, I suspect it'd be incredibly difficult to maintain control of the vehicle while slowing down, regardless of whether or not the vehicle has ABS. This problem has occurred since the car was new. Upon research on many different websites, I have found other drivers of 2004 honda accords that complain of the same issue. One complaint even claimed that they applied their brakes normally on an offramp, and the issue caused their vehicle to spin around completely, luckily not striking anyone or anything. Others say that they have complained to their dealerships, but were just told that they need to get used to the brakes. I feel that a likely problem may be an issue with the power brake system providing too much assist with even light application of the brakes. I'm not sure whether any accidents have been reported due to this issue, or if this issue has been found to be the cause of any accidents. Nevertheless, it is definitely a safety issue.

Filed Dec 3, 2009 · Brakes · 10 miles · OH · crash

My 2004 honda accord no brakes/almost died in a accident /they say it is ABS modular ????

Filed Aug 7, 2007 · Brakes · 15,000 miles · MD

Tl*the contact owns a 2004 honda accord. While driving 30 MPH, the brake pedal went to the floorboard when depressed and the vehicle pulled to the right. The contact stated that the ABS engaged. The dealer was unable to diagnose the cause of failure. He felt that the bypass valve on the ABS modulator caused the failure. The dealer re-inspected the vehicle and replaced the ABS modulator. Approximately two years later, the failure recurred. As of august 7, 2007, the dealer has not repaired the vehicle. The failure mileage was 15,000 and current mileage was 57,500. Updated 01-15-08. *kb the consumer stated 2 ABS modulators have been replaced and 2 master cylinders replaced by the dealer. The failure started with a soft brake pedal and over time it became worse. When the problem occurred, the vehicle would pull hard to one side and/or the ABS modulator would activate when braking power was established. Updated 12/12/07

Filed Oct 21, 2006 · Brakes · 33,700 miles · NJ

While driving in traffic, mainly at a stand still, the brake pedal will reach the bottom stop and not push anymore. The car has not yet ever failed to stop. Normal braking requires no effort whatsoever and there is no resistance felt. The pedal will normally fall to below that of the accelerator and on a manual transmission car, it makes heel/toe driving impossible. I have had the rotors both front and rear warp. The brakes have been bled twice now, which results in a slight improvement in pedal feel for a short duration. When the pedal dropped to the stop, I called and made an appointment at the dealer. They stated that operation is normal at this time, even when I requested they drive another car back to back with mine, as I did. This is how I know there is something wrong, as the other two cars I've driven recently have a much higher and firmer feeling pedal than my car. I have heard of several other complaints from other honda owners, and if the honda techline is called, there is a known problem with the ABS/tcs unit bypassing pressure causing the low, odd feeling pedal.

Filed Sep 19, 2005 · Engine · 7,500 miles · CA · fire

A fire started underneath the vehicle while driving 40 MPH. The location of the fire was a little behind the right front tire area. Other passing by motorists were flagging down the consumer to make her aware of a fire. Vehicle was pulled over, and the consumer got out of the vehicle. Local fire department arrived to extinguish the fire. The cause of the fire had not been determined. *ak prior to the fire the brakes function was reduced while the consumer was trying to stop in an intersection. This was immediately followed by the ABS light illuminating on the dash.

Filed Mar 31, 2005 · Brakes · OH · crash · 1 injury

On march 18, 2005, I was driving my 2004 honda accord ex v6 on I 680 when my tcs and ABS lights illuminated. I got scared and released the accelerator but since the exit I needed was approaching, I slightly depressed the brake pedal. Immediately the steering wheel jerked out of control and I slammed into the right guardrail extremely hard, causing all driver's side airbags to deploy and I continued spinning out of control and the car felt like it was not stopping as it crossed two lanes and continued driving onto the median, eventually stopping as it hit and rode up on the guardrail on the median. The brake pedal went all the way to the floor and there was absolutely no braking present in the car. The car was deemed totalled by insurance. Honda was called but todd (svc rep) said that "we dont like to hear that about our cars."