Would ABS warning light be affected by a low battery? - SV650.org

L3nny · 28-08-15, 06:45 PM

Just test ridden a GSR for the better half, she sold the SV last.

The bike had to be bump started as it had an alarm and had been sitting for a few weeks, no drama, seller said he'd put a new battery on anyway.

However, when I was riding it the ABS warning light would randomly come on, then go off again after 5 seconds (like when you first set off)

Mentioned it to the seller and he said he's asked a dealer and they said the low battery is causing it.

Does that soind right?

ABS worked fine on the bike

Chz

Tomor · 28-08-15, 06:54 PM

My abs light on the tracer is on the first time I start the bike, until I go over ?7?mph. Or do you mean it is coming on whist you are riding, and stop at traffic lights?

NTECUK · 28-08-15, 07:01 PM

The ABS light should come on if the control unit sees a too low voltage as the system will not be able to operate correctly.
If it was an almera or NV200 its normaly a bad ground .

L3nny · 28-08-15, 07:11 PM

It would come on every time I slowed down then turn off when I accelerated. Sounds like it was seeing a low voltage then and the seller was right.

Will get him to sort the battery and see if that fixes it before buying.

NTECUK · 28-08-15, 07:15 PM

Yes best be safe as possible other things might ££££

30-08-15, 08:50 PM

Sensor could be dirty too.

L3nny · 30-08-15, 10:08 PM

Bought a different bike in the end, she found one in a colour she like more.

28-08-15, 06:45 PM	#1
L3nny Member Mega Poster Join Date: May 2008 Location: MK Posts: 2,111	Would ABS warning light be affected by a low battery? Just test ridden a GSR for the better half, she sold the SV last. The bike had to be bump started as it had an alarm and had been sitting for a few weeks, no drama, seller said he'd put a new battery on anyway. However, when I was riding it the ABS warning light would randomly come on, then go off again after 5 seconds (like when you first set off) Mentioned it to the seller and he said he's asked a dealer and they said the low battery is causing it. Does that soind right? ABS worked fine on the bike Chz __________________ 2015 GS 1200 Adventure

28-08-15, 06:54 PM	#2
Tomor Member Mega Poster Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Yateley, Hants Posts: 2,306	Re: Would ABS warning light be affected by a low battery? My abs light on the tracer is on the first time I start the bike, until I go over ?7?mph. Or do you mean it is coming on whist you are riding, and stop at traffic lights? __________________ Yam XT125R - Sold SV650 -Sold DL 650 K6 - Sold 2012 Street Triple R - For Sale - Linky here

28-08-15, 07:01 PM	#3
NTECUK Member Mega Poster Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: essex Posts: 5,314	Re: Would ABS warning light be affected by a low battery? The ABS light should come on if the control unit sees a too low voltage as the system will not be able to operate correctly. If it was an almera or NV200 its normaly a bad ground . __________________ Raisin cookies that look like chocolate chip cookies are the reason I have trust issues. Last edited by NTECUK; 28-08-15 at 07:04 PM.

28-08-15, 07:11 PM	#4
L3nny Member Mega Poster Join Date: May 2008 Location: MK Posts: 2,111	Re: Would ABS warning light be affected by a low battery? It would come on every time I slowed down then turn off when I accelerated. Sounds like it was seeing a low voltage then and the seller was right. Will get him to sort the battery and see if that fixes it before buying. __________________ 2015 GS 1200 Adventure

28-08-15, 07:15 PM	#5
NTECUK Member Mega Poster Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: essex Posts: 5,314	Re: Would ABS warning light be affected by a low battery? Yes best be safe as possible other things might ££££ __________________ Raisin cookies that look like chocolate chip cookies are the reason I have trust issues.

30-08-15, 08:50 PM	#6
Specialone Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Would ABS warning light be affected by a low battery? Sensor could be dirty too.

30-08-15, 10:08 PM	#7
L3nny Member Mega Poster Join Date: May 2008 Location: MK Posts: 2,111	Re: Would ABS warning light be affected by a low battery? Bought a different bike in the end, she found one in a colour she like more. __________________ 2015 GS 1200 Adventure

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