My ABS/Brake Light and Speedometer Not Working

My ABS/Brake Light and Speedometer Not Working

My ABS/brake light has illuminated without apparent cause and now my odometer and speedometer are not functioning correctly. What steps should I take next? Your mechanic will start by using a bi-directional scanner to see which error codes have come up on the dashboard and identify potential components causing warning lights and speedometer malfunction. This can help them narrow down …

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Why Is My ABS Light and Traction Control Light On?

Why Is My ABS Light and Traction Control Light On?

If the ABS or traction control lights are illuminated, it is crucial not to disregard these warnings. There can be various reasons for their illumination; usually these signs point towards serious issues with your car. Wheel speed sensors, commonly referred to as wheelspin sensors, transmit information to the ABS/Traction Control module for analysis. Unfortunately, these sensors can become dirty or …

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Dodge Ram 2500 Brake and ABS Lights Staying On

Dodge Ram 2500 Brake and ABS Lights Staying On

Your anti-lock brake lights remain illuminated when there is an issue with them; typically this indicates problems with either your wheel speed sensor, ABS module or computer in it. Professional mechanics can quickly access your ABS module code using a scan tool and find its cause quickly. Check the brake fluid Your car’s brake fluid is under high pressure to …

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How to Fix the ABS Light on a Dodge Ram 1500

How to Fix the ABS Light on a Dodge Ram 1500

If your ABS warning light illuminated after traveling through snowbanks or mucky roads and you have unplugged and replugged everything, it could be time to inspect the fuse for the ABS module. Read your vehicle manual carefully in order to see which ones apply specifically to your system. A poor wheel speed sensor is typically responsible for activating an ABS …

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The ABS and Traction Control Warning Lights on Your Prius

The ABS and Traction Control Warning Lights on Your Prius

ABS and traction control warning lights appear when your car’s computer detects an issue, typically signaling a faulty wheel sensor or ABS module failure. Although you can still drive safely with these warning lights on, hard braking should be avoided in order to avoid locking up of wheels that could result in an accidental collision. Brake pads If your traction …

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How to Fix the ABS, Traction Control and Brake Light on Jeep Wrangler

How to Fix the ABS, Traction Control and Brake Light on Jeep Wrangler

When your ABS/Traction Control or Brake Light illuminates, this indicates that your Jeep’s computer has identified an issue in either one of its wheel speed sensors. An error-code reading scanner may help pinpoint where this issue resides. Before reconnecting the positive cable to your battery and letting it fully drain out, unplug it completely in order to reset its central …

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Why Are My ABS, VDC and Slip Lights On?

Why Are My ABS, VDC and Slip Lights On?

My ABS, VDC and Slip lights come on immediately upon starting my 2008 Nissan Pathfinder and remain illuminated as soon as I drive it off the lot. Additionally, my service engine light illuminates. This error indicates that one or more ABS wheel speed sensors is malfunctioning and sending false data to the vehicle’s computer, possibly as a result of: Faulty …

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Why is My ABS and Traction Control Light On After Brake Job?

As soon as a light on your car’s dashboard illuminates, it can be quite alarming – particularly if the ABS or traction control lights illuminate. Since your ABS and traction control systems share many components, one problem could set off both systems simultaneously. Brake Pads One of the primary reasons that both ABS and traction control lights illuminate is because …

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The ABS and Brake Light on Dodge Ram

The ABS and Brake Light on Dodge Ram

Your Dodge ABS (Anti-lock Braking System) light illuminates when there is an issue in its system; it performs a self-check when starting up your car each day to detect issues as soon as possible. An experienced mechanic can use an ABS scanner to read ABS codes and pinpoint what’s ailing the system. Common causes for ABS lights being illuminated include …

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ABS and Brake Light on Dodge Ram 1500

ABS and Brake Light on Dodge Ram 1500

When your ABS and brake lights illuminate, that indicates an issue with your Ram’s anti-lock braking system. A computer (known as a controller) sends signals to a hydraulic pump which reduces brake pressure in each affected wheel. The most likely source of wheel speed sensor failure is a failing wheel speed sensor – there’s one on each hub and they’re …

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