My ABS indicator wouldn't go out, and then shortly thereafter the check engine light came on. I pulled the code and it gave me 1317 (ABS rough road line low fault), cleared it, and of course it came back. What is a rough road line anyway? I pulled the ABS fuse, as the system was engageing intermittantly, and yanked the bulb, so no more ABS, no more light.

Then, the brakes started squeeking, so I pulled the wheels and found that the rear brake pads were extremely low. Replaced them, cleared the code, and the check engine light stayed off. Replaced the bulb and fuses, now the ABS light goes off when it should and the abs system is working perfectly! Just brake pads, not a bunch of $300 sensors. I'm shocked. Hope this helps someone down the road.

 

My question was going to relate to the ABS light not going off. It happens to also be when my brakes (not sure which ones) are starting to squeak/squeel...like it's time to replace some pads.

When I owned my Hondas...whenever the brake fluid was low or the brakes needed pads the brake light would come on.

Does anyone know if this may also be the case with the rover? I have a Disco98...just hit 100K.

Thanks for everyone's help. I'm so very happy to have found this website. I applaud all of the mods and veteran members who are so willing to help out those like me who ask stupid questions.

 

it isn't a problem to remove the ABS fuse ? it says on it "do not remove" just curious

 

The ABS has to be checked by a rover compatible scanner. It is more than likely a wheel sensor. YOu may have a bad hub, with your faults. Find a local rover shop to scan and clear the codes. If they come back, you know where to start. The dealer more than likely will not clear the codes unless they fix something...

Squealing pads can set a fault...