i have a problem with the ABS dash light staying on in my 97 sporty can anyone help with diagnosing the cause

check the sensors at the brakes dirty/broke loose etc

From the manual:
Any malfunction of the ABS electrical or mechanical components is judged by the self-diagnosis function in the ABS control unit. All malfunctions are indicated by the warning lamp in the instrument panel. In normal condition, the ABS warning lamp is on for 2~3 seconds after engine starts and goes out. If it stays on continuously, you may have malfunction with ABS system. The location of a malfunction is indicated to the technician by a diagnosis scan tool (Hi-scan pro). The self-diagnosis and indication functions must be used when diagnosing malfunctions of the ABS.
SELF-DIAGNOSIS
The ABS control unit starts self-diagnostic functions after the ignition is switched ON. The ABS control unit detects failure for each circuit and component by comparing condition of the system with limited condition set inside the ABS control unit, ABS control unit stores the failure code and then outputs the four-digits of malfunction code to the diagnostic scan tool (Hi-scan pro) when the ABS terminal of the diagnostic connector is connected.

SELF-DIAGNOSIS PROCEDURES (WITH THE DIAGNOSTIC SCAN TOOL)
1. ptxtWith the ignition switch OFF, connect the diagnostic scan tool (Hi-scan pro) to the data link connector located under side of master vacuum in engine compartment.


2. Make sure the ignition switch is in the on position, and then choose correct vehicle and model, proceed to diagnostic data link menu item.
3. Choose the inspection item after initializing the unit.
4. Press malfunction code detection No.1 and diagnostic scan tool will display any malfunction code found.



A malfunction code is a four-digits number which is continuously outputs until the failure code is erased by the diagnostic scan tool.

5. From the list of failure codes, verify the failed part and repair it according to self-diagnosis procedures.
6. After repair, erase all malfunction codes stored in the ABS control unit by selecting inspection item (No.4).

HOW TO ERASE MALFUNCTION CODE (WITH THE DIAGNOSTIC SCAN TOOL)
ABS control unit has an automatic malfunction code erasing function as below.
1. After the failures have been serviced, confirm the vehicle functions properly.
2. Press the enter key in malfunction code erase item (No.4) among the inspection items of the diagnostic scan tool (Hi-scan pro).

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thanks for that i will get my mate with his $8000 scan tool to check it for me
cheers

Holy crap, expensive diag tool! BY the way, are you in the wall or on it <img src="/forums/images/graemlins/confused.gif" alt="" />

i only got flyinwall as yahoo wouldn't let me have flyonthewall <img src="/forums/images/graemlins/lol.gif" alt="" /> <img src="/forums/images/graemlins/lol.gif" alt="" />

In, on, as long as not open right. <img src="/forums/images/graemlins/lol.gif" alt="" />

<img src="/forums/images/graemlins/lol.gif" alt="" />

I think that he meant Flyin' Wall!

..Like throwin' stones, Chugginn' hard objects, Sheet Rock and all.....

Not sure, but that is how I take it! <img src="/forums/images/graemlins/butwiggle.gif" alt="" />

Flyin' wall and all (like when you're mad)!

Or possibly short for Flyinwall crouching tiger <img src="/forums/images/graemlins/smile.gif" alt="" />

Sorry Fly, i'm done mess'n with ya.

Hope you get your abs deal figured out <img src="/forums/images/graemlins/cheers.gif" alt="" />

who knows his'a Ozzie <img src="/forums/images/graemlins/lol.gif" alt="" /> maybe like flying a plane in a brick wall <img src="/forums/images/graemlins/lol.gif" alt="" /> <img src="/forums/images/graemlins/lol.gif" alt="" />