Safety Warning
DIY auto repair can cause serious injury, fire, or vehicle damage. These guides are for informational purposes only. Always follow OEM torque specs, wear PPE, and consult a certified mechanic if you are unsure. You are solely responsible for your safety.
2005 Honda Pilot EXFACTORY OEM SERVICE PROCEDURE
Abs (Anti-Lock Brake System)
- Component Location Index
- General Troubleshooting Information
- DTC Troubleshooting Index
- Symptom Troubleshooting Index
- System Description
- Circuit Diagram
- DTC Troubleshooting
- DTC 11, 13, 15, 17: Wheel/Sensor (Open/Short to body ground/Short to power)
- DTC 12, 14, 16, 18: Wheel Sensor Pulse Signal
- DTC 21: Continuous Operation (Chipped pulser)
- DTC 31, 32, 33, 34, 35, 36, 37, 38: Solenoid
- DTC 51: Motor Locked
- DTC 52: Motor Stuck OFF
- DTC 53: Motor Stuck ON
- DTC 54: Main Relay Stuck OFF
- DTC 61: IG2 Voltage
- DTC 81: CPU (Central Processing Unit)
- Symptom Troubleshooting
- ABS indicator does not come on
- ABS indicator does not go off, and no DTCs are stored
- Brake system indicator does not come on for the bulb check after the ignition switch is turned ON (II), and the parking brake switch and brake fluid reservoir switch are open
- Brake system indicator does not go off, and no DTCs are stored
- ABS Modulator-Control Unit Removal and Installation
- Wheel Sensor Inspection
- Wheel Sensor Replacement
Factory Service Tools
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When to See a Mechanic
Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:
- • You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
- • Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
- • The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
- • You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
- • You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.