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ABS light behavior


anatka
06-27-2005, 12:41 PM
1998, 3.8l, 145K miles.
ABS light comes on when speed reaches 60 mph and doesn't go off until engine restarted.
On speeds below 60 mph - never comes on.
Brakes are working OK.
Please advise.

fdunford
06-27-2005, 01:14 PM
I had a problem with my ABS light coming on every now and then and going away on a restart. I read a post somewhere that said to top-off the fluid. I took a look at mine and it was pretty close to full, but I topped it anyway. That was about 9 months ago, and nary another light.

anatka
06-27-2005, 02:25 PM
Thanks for reply.
I also read the message suggesting to top off the brake fluid and I did, but light is still comes on.
That's why I'm looking for another solution ,if any, besides changing a car.

DRW1000
06-27-2005, 07:54 PM
you may have an out of balance tire that is causing a bad read of the ABS wheel sensor due to vibration. Perhaps it is just sutle so you need to be going quickly for it to pose a problem

wiswind
06-27-2005, 07:58 PM
There are a LOT of codes for the ABS....that will tell you if you have a problem from a wheel sensor.....and specifically what the problem is....
Then you can drill down to the problem from there.

anatka
06-28-2005, 12:07 PM
That sounds reasonable, since my front tires are little bit out of balance.
Thank you.

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