ABS Light - 97 Legacy Outback

[bstone]

Got the ABS light on my 97 Legacy Outback and the car is up for inspection so I need to remedy this. I understand that in order to get the ABS codes I have to go under the dash, above the accelerator and look for the connector (it's yellow/orange in my case) and then put one of probes in the 6th pin hole. I found the connector but I cannot find the probes anywhere. I laid on my back and fiddled around for a while, but nada.

 

My OBW is a split-year 96/97. I have some 96 components (like the coil pack) and some 97. Any ideas if there was a change between the two years for ABS?

[Legacy777]

These instructions should help. You may not be looking at the correct connector.

 

http://main.experiencetherave.com/subaru_manual_scans/FSM_Scans/abs-2E-diagnostics.gif

[bstone]

Are you sure this is the right set of instructions? It doesn't seem to include the 97 Legacy.

[OB99W]

The connector you're looking at is probably the one for the Select Monitor. The 6-pin diagnosis connector, B82, is usually black. It and the two ground probes are typically taped up to the harness (might just look like a lump), near the connector you found and the green ones.

 

You probably have either the ABS 5.3 or 5.3i system.

See: http://www.endwrench.com/pdf/brakes/FtSubaruABSS99.pdf

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http://porcupine73.com/pics/diagrammatics/tcu-diagnosis-connector-96-1.gif

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http://porcupine73.com/pics/diagrammatics/tcu-diagnosis-connector-96-2.gif

[bstone]

Got the new sensor on at rear left and the light went off. Still haven't found the diagnostic connector, but will take apart the lower dash to get a good look at it.

[nipper]

Sometimes the test connectors are taped to the harness and very hard to find.