Why does 96 corolla have "abs" on the cluster but it never lights up/have on the car?

[msrdude]

I have been wondering this for a while, but why is there an abs thing on the instrument cluster but the car does not have it/lights up. I read some threads here that some people with a 93 corolla has abs. My dad's 96 camry has no abs and does not have it on the dash.

[iToaster]

It was just an optional feature that Toyota didn't feel like developing an entire different gauge cluster to get rid of one light that might not be used.

[bitoy]

I have one in my 97 and its always lit. i know its not supposed to but cant trace the problem.

Car runs fine and stops good though.

[Bitter]

Originally Posted by msrdude

I have been wondering this for a while, but why is there an abs thing on the instrument cluster but the car does not have it/lights up. I read some threads here that some people with a 93 corolla has abs. My dad's 96 camry has no abs and does not have it on the dash.

Look under hood, there will be a big box with brake lines going to/from it under the hood in the passenger corner I think. If not, you don't have ABS.