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Abs light comes on does this mean the alternator is bad?

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No, the ABS is showing a brake problem. If you know anything about cars you should check the brake pads and brake fluid level. A part called the rotor should be shiny and not have grooves or tracks around it. If you do not understand the above, take your car to a brake specialist which is usually cheaper or a dealer.

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2000. Why do the battery and ABS lights come on suddenly?

The battery light is for the charging system , battery not being charged ! Alternator may have brushes going bad or a diode ! Or lose wiring . ABS light could be coming on because of low power (VOLTAGE) Control modules don't like low voltage . I suggest you take an have it tested !
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Why does my battery light come on,i just put a new battery in.i dont need alternator.now the abs lights came on come and go. could this be compurt problems

The battery symbol comes on because there is a problem with the charging system ! It doesn't mean you have a bad battery ! The charging system in this vehicle is controlled by the PCM - powertrain control module ! could be a bad alternator , wiring problem or a blown fuse. An it takes special tools to test, scan tool ,digital volt ohm meter !
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Why does my battery light, brake light and ABS light come on?

Usually the battery light means the alternator is not charging the battery. The ABS light means there is a problem with the ABS brake system which may include the normal hydraulic brake system.
On import cars the warning lights can be connected even if only one system is having an issue.
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Alternator bad know

Take the car to a local Autozone and have the Alternator tested, it is free. Also when the "Battery" light comes on it doesn't mean there is a problem with the battery persay it means the battery is not getting charged up while you drive.
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What does it mean when the battery and abs light come on in a 1991 Nissan primera?

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My battery light used to come on periodically then starting this week it comes on and stays on. The abs light is on also, does this mean the alternator is gone or something as easy as the brushes in the...

I doubt you can buy the parts to rebuild the alternator. Take it off and have it tested at your local parts store. If it's bad, ask them what options they offer.
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What do i do when the anti brake like has just come on. and what does it mean when the trac light is on?

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My brake and anti brake lights stay on all the time

CHECK ALTERNATOR OUTPUT IT SHOULD BE 13.5 TO 14.5 VOLTS WITH ENGINE RUNNING.IF VOLTAGE LOWER 12 VOLTS THAT WILL CAUSE BRAKE AND ANTI LOCK BRAKE LIGHTS TO COME ON BECAUSE THAT NOT ENOUGH POWER FOR ABS BRAKES OPERATION.IF ALTERNATOR GOOD.BRAKE AND ABS LIGHTS ON ALSO MEANS LOW BRAKE FLUID LEVEL CHECK BRAKE FLUID LEVEL.ALSO. YOU HAVING BRAKE FAILURE.YOU NEED TO HAVE GARAGE OR DEALERSHIP CHECK BRAKES SYSTEM.BEFORE BRAKES COMPLETELY FAIL.
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The ABS light on tha dash went on and the blower went off and lights dimmed. How bad is this

sounds like your alternator is not charging. abs light could be a low voltage code, blower off- i'm not sure. possibly a power surge which could have blown the blower motor relay. never seen that happen but i suppose it could be possible. are you sure the the battery light is not on? red light that looks like a rectangle? battery light on means bad alternator.
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Service engin soon , Anti lock brake, & Trac control lights came on while driving 55 mph

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