Honda Inspire ABS & DSC Issues: Speed Sensor Alert

Hey there! I had a similar issue with my 2011 Honda Accord (basically the Inspire's cousin). I've got some experience working on cars, though I'm not a pro mechanic. The symptoms you're describing sound exactly like what I dealt with last year. My ABS light came on, and the whole stability system went haywire. Turned out to be a faulty ABS control unit. Had to take it to my trusted workshop, and they confirmed it after running diagnostics. The repair set me back about 1000 Euro, but it fixed everything, all warning lights disappeared, and the ABS/DSC worked perfectly again. Before you jump to conclusions though, could you share if you're experiencing any other symptoms? Like weird brake pedal feel or strange noises? Also, have you had any recent work done on the brakes? This info would help narrow things down.

Thanks for sharing your experience! Same exact symptoms here at 136225 KM. I haven't noticed any weird brake pedal behavior or strange noises, which makes it even more puzzling. The last service was just a routine oil change and brake fluid top-up about 2 months ago. Your ABS control unit suggestion sounds like it could be the culprit, I'll definitely get that checked out. Really hoping it won't cost me that much though! Did your mechanic mention any warning signs to watch out for or preventive measures for the future?

Hey again! Thanks for the additional details. Yeah, those mileage numbers sound about right, my issues started around 140,000 KM, so we're in the same ballpark. Good news about the brake pedal feeling normal, that's actually exactly how mine was too. The frustrating thing about ABS control units is they can fail without any other obvious symptoms. When I talked to my mechanic after the repair, he mentioned these units often fail due to age and heat cycles rather than actual mechanical wear. One thing my mechanic did point out (which I wish I'd known earlier) was to keep an eye on the brake fluid level and condition. Apparently, contaminated or old brake fluid can sometimes cause premature failure of the ABS unit. Since then, I've been religious about changing my brake fluid every 2 years. Also, here's a money-saving tip, ask your mechanic about refurbished ABS units. That's what I ended up going with, and it's been working perfectly for over a year now. Saved me quite a bit compared to a new unit, and it came with a decent warranty too. Let me know what your mechanic finds out. I'm curious if it turns out to be the same issue!

I would continue the conversation as like this: Thanks so much for all that detailed info! That's super helpful, especially about the refurbished ABS units, definitely going to look into that option. I had no idea brake fluid could affect the ABS unit like that. Makes me wonder if that's what happened to mine since I honestly can't remember the last time I had a proper brake fluid change. I've scheduled an appointment with my mechanic for next week, and I'll specifically ask them to check the ABS control unit. Really appreciate the tip about the 2-year brake fluid changes too, definitely adding that to my maintenance schedule from now on! Will update you once I know what's actually wrong with it. Thanks again for taking the time to share your experience, it's given me a much better idea of what I might be dealing with!