I would like to build a Traction Control System

[GeoffM]

Update:
I fixed my ABS, 2 sensors and the pump motor.
After some brief reading:
Haynes makes no mention of servicing the ABS system, they warn you of severe danger and tell you to take it to the dealership.
Helms tells you much more. From the detailed description in Helms it seems that I need to be able to access the solenoids and control them. There's an abs wiring diagram, but I haven't figured out how to read it yet.

Also, one of the first things I'm going to do is deactivate abs under 10mph. Sliding into an intersection because your breaks are trying to save you is scary!

[DariuszZ]

Offtopic: where did you get your 2 sensors and a motor from?

[GeoffM]

The sensors I got from a member on here. The motor from a local junkyard. I actually bought all 4. Glad I did, because ABS only tells you one thing at a time

[MikeW]

So you would need to upgrade to stuff found on maybe a 2001 accord

My '01 has TCS. I leave it on and i can hear/feel it kick in occassionally when im on snow/ice. I can definitely feel the difference in handling and driving when it does come on. The TCS light comes on and it helps me note when i have a wheel slipping. Kinda handy, IMO.

Buying already made parts doesn't do a thing for me.

Yes it does. It saves you the time, money, experimenting, trial and error and overall headache of trying to retrofit one into a car that doesnt one. Im not sure what years or trim levels it came in on the CG accords, but older, 4cyl models can be found for under 3-grand.

[gloryaccordy]

Lol @ a traction control system on a 2900lb 90whp car

[MikeW]

3200lb 190hp car...?

[deevergote]

A traction control system would be a rather unique undertaking on a CB7. And they make roughly 100-110whp if they're healthy... Still, if a TCS could be created, those of us that are making twice that amount of power could benefit.

[DariuszZ]

The sensors I got from a member on here. The motor from a local junkyard. I actually bought all 4. Glad I did, because ABS only tells you one thing at a time

x2. How do i know if my abs sensors went bad?

[GeoffM]

x2. How do i know if my abs sensors went bad?

The ABS system will throw an appropriate code. You'll have to look in the section where it tells you how to diagnose for the codes.
Diagnose it the same way you do a check engine light.

[HenRoc]

I get the feeling that sometimes you try to be opinionated but all I hear is none sense.

You wouldn't be able to just add a traction control system on a 20 year old car because it requires allot of modification beyond the wiring system within the car not only that it also has to interface with the ECU because it needs to monitor engine speed and throttle position.

The ABS is built to detect wheel spin and applies the brakes when necessary.

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x2. How do i know if my abs sensors went bad?

To answer your question he is right about the specific codes..BUT to properly test and see if a sensor is ACTUALLY bad you would need an ALB Tester which is a tool about the size of a small hand held radio.

It has a dail which has different modes (I can't remember the settings off hand) and a 4 pin wire lead that plugs into the orange plug inside the car.

You have to raise the car high enough and turn the dial on the tool itself so it can actually read the sensors as you turn each wheel.

[GeoffM]

I get the feeling that sometimes you try to be opinionated but all I hear is none sense.

You wouldn't be able to just add a traction control system on a 20 year old car because it requires allot of modification beyond the wiring system within the car not only that it also has to interface with the ECU because it needs to monitor engine speed and throttle position.

The ABS is built to detect wheel spin and applies the brakes when necessary.

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To answer your question he is right about the specific codes..BUT to properly test and see if a sensor is ACTUALLY bad you would need an ALB Tester which is a tool about the size of a small hand held radio.

It has a dail which has different modes (I can't remember the settings off hand) and a 4 pin wire lead that plugs into the orange plug inside the car.

You have to raise the car high enough and turn the dial on the tool itself so it can actually read the sensors as you turn each wheel.

Feel free to read most of the responses before you. Almost everything you had to say was mentioned,

The ALB checker is a ~$1200 tool. Download a Helms manual, and follow the troubleshooting chart.

[gloryaccordy]

What pieces have you picked up so far

[mndude07]

Fork over the $800 for a Racelogic TC unit and be done with it. It'll work better than anything you're going to make.

[lilg4mdalbc]

Hi sorry to bring this up but idk if you ever did anything with this but incase your still up to it I saw this and thought of this thread:

http://www.cb7tuner.com/vbb/showthread.php?t=184928

If im not mistaken under safety, the broshure says traction control, have you looked into that system?

[GeoffM]

Hi sorry to bring this up but idk if you ever did anything with this but incase your still up to it I saw this and thought of this thread:

http://www.cb7tuner.com/vbb/showthread.php?t=184928

If im not mistaken under safety, the broshure says traction control, have you looked into that system?

You're correct, but those are JDM models.

I haven't done anything with it yet. My summer didn't go as planned so I had much less free time. Additionally, if I put the H23 intake on it, I'm afraid I'll go on a power spree and just keep upgrading things.