Dash board lights

The ABS system on a car has way to many components to know exactly what would make the light come on without more info from you. It could be a simple wheel speed sensor all the way up to a bad pump or modulator. Purchase an ABS code scanner at your local parts store or better yet go to each part store in your area to find one who will scan it for you. ( oriely auto parts will do that for free ) . They will advise you of the fault and sell you the correct part. The dealer and all shops will charge you a minimum 1 hour labor just to scan it for you which runs 80-100 dollars, and then fix it for you for even more. Then ya gotta hope they tell ya the truth and don't try and scare ya into thinking you need thousands of dollars of work. The ABS system on all vehicles that are equipped with that have a computer you can scan just like the on board computer for the engine. One thing to remember is that on all vehicles equipped with ABS is that when a component in the ABS system failed or intermediatlly fail it throws that light on. When that light is on it doesn't mean that you may not have brakes. Some shops will scare you into thinking you may be driving with a potential of total brake failure. Not true. All ABS equipped cars are designed so that ABS is an addition to the existing brake system and if the abs fails slightly or totally the original brake system still functions normally as it should. Shop around and get the best deal and most honest answer. I've done brake jobs with faulty ABS components for $45.00 for people who were quoted over $1,000.00 for the same work.

ABS LIGHT AND MODULE TROUBLESHOOTING:

Anti lock brake system light comes up when there is issue with car brake systems. It can be low brake fluid or faulty ABS fuse or its issue with brake system or assembly. Your vehicles brake system needs inspection.

To troubleshoot these issues, I suggest you to refer the help links provided below. There are direct links with accurate solution, for these specific issues.

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All types of ABS LIGHT / brake problems and repairs

http://howtobyme.blogspot.com/2011/11/abs-and-service-light-comes-on.html

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ABS light stays on but brakes work fine?

http://howtobyme.blogspot.com/2011/11/abs-light-stays-on-but-brakes-work-fine.html

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VCS and ABS lights go on and off intermittently on Lexus?

http://howtobyme.blogspot.com/2011/11/vcs-and-abs-lights-go-on-and-off.html

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The ABS and Traction Control Lights stays ON dash of car?

http://schematicsdiagram.blogspot.com/2011/06/abs-and-traction-control-lights-stays.html

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ABS & Brake lights warning indicator steady on dash and speedometer not working for Dodge Ram?

http://howtobyme.blogspot.com/2011/11/abs-brake-lights-warning-indicator.html

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Battery Light and ABS Light on Dash

http://whoisbyme.blogspot.in/2012/07/battery-light-and-abs-light-on-dash.html

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Sometimes ABS light comes on while Driving?

http://howtobyme.blogspot.com/2011/12/sometimes-abs-light-comes-on-while.html

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How Anti-Lock Brakes Work?

http://technoanswers.blogspot.com/2011/11/how-anti-lock-brakes-work.html

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Brake System Troubleshooting?

http://technoanswers.blogspot.com/2011/11/brake-system-troubleshooting.html

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Anti-lock brake light stays on all the time?

http://technoanswers.blogspot.com/2012/01/anti-lock-brake-light-stays-on-all-time.html

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ABS light comes on and Car makes Grinding noise?

http://repairhelpcenter.blogspot.com/2012/01/abs-light-comes-on-and-car-makes.html

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ABS trouble codes for all models?

http://repairhelpcenter.blogspot.com/2011/11/abs-trouble-codes-for-all-1994-00-acura.html
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2008 Toyota Highlander: ABS warning light Blinking and OBD Error codes Coming?

http://technoanswers.blogspot.in/2012/05/2008-toyota-highlander-abs-warning.html

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2003 Lexus ES: VSC, TRAC OFF, ABS lights ON?

http://technoanswers.blogspot.in/2012/04/2003-lexus-es-vsc-trac-off-abs-lights.html

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2008 Toyota Highlander Hybrid: Warning Lights Abs, Vsc & Brake Are On?

http://technoanswers.blogspot.in/2012/04/2008-toyota-highlander-hybrid-warning.html

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ABS & Brake warning lights remains steady on dash?

http://schematicsdiagram.blogspot.com/2011/12/abs-brake-warning-lights-remains-steady.html

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Can I drive the car without ABS fuse connected?

http://schematicsdiagram.blogspot.in/2012/02/can-i-drive-car-without-abs-fuse.html

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Where is ABS/TCS module located on 2005 Cadillac Deville

http://schematicsdiagram.blogspot.com/2011/12/where-is-abstcs-module-located-on-2005.html

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ABS motor keeps running?

http://schematicsdiagram.blogspot.com/2012/01/abs-motor-keeps-running.html

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When the car stops, abs pump turns ON?

http://howtobyme.blogspot.com/2011/12/when-car-stopsabs-pump-turns-on.html

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Replacing ABS unit on Buick Century?

http://technoanswers.blogspot.in/2012/02/replacing-abs-unit-on-buick-century.html

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2008 Toyota Tacoma: ABS causes Brake pedal fade?

http://technoanswers.blogspot.in/2012/04/2008-toyota-tacoma-abs-causes-brake.html

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Toyota Camry: Premature ABS Actuation?

http://technoanswers.blogspot.in/2012/04/toyota-camry-premature-abs-actuation.html

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How to replace ABS Modulator Control Unit on Acura Integra?

http://repairhelpcenter.blogspot.in/2011/11/how-to-replace-abs-modulator-control.html

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How to replace ABS Pump Assembly on Acura Integra?

http://repairhelpcenter.blogspot.in/2011/11/how-to-replace-abs-pump-assembly-on.html

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How to remove ABS Accumulator on Acura Integra?

http://repairhelpcenter.blogspot.in/2011/11/how-to-remove-abs-accumulator-on-acura.html

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How to remove ABS Control Unit on Acura Integra?

http://repairhelpcenter.blogspot.in/2011/11/how-to-remove-abs-control-unit-on-acura.html

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These details will help.

Thanks.

• ABS is Antilock Braking System. Basically it prevents your wheels from locking up and skidding out of control when you stomp on the brakes. On older vehicles you would pump the brakes with your feet manually but with ABS this happens automatically.

• ABS while part of the braking system is not something that would be addressed during a brake job. The ABS sensor are inside the hub. You would need to remove the wheel to access this.

• If your ABS light is going on then you either have a failure in the power feed to your ABS sensor or the ABS an sensor is failing. Your BMW should have an ABS sensor on every hub. On occasion a brake light being out can cause an ABS light to come on the dash but this is a rare occasion.

• To test your ABS sensor you remover the wheel and in the top of the HUB (bearings) you will see the sensor and connector. Remove the connector and check for resistance with a multi meter.

• I'm concerned the dealership could not help. With that light on the should be able to hook a scanner up the the vehicle and see what exactly is wrong and where. You may want to consult a different dealership. You can test things just as easily.

• Hope this helps and thank you for using FixYa.

Regards, Tony

What dash lights come on? if its the brake or ABS lights that means your brake pads need to be changed, in some brake pads there is a sensor that also has to be replaced if you have gone too far into the rotor.

Your abs brake fluid pump has stopped working. It is located underneath the brake master cylinder / reservoir. There are two large brake fluid hoses that go from the reservoir to the pump under neath. Some times you can take a pipe (or metal rod) and a hammer, place the rod against the body of the pump and tap it a couple of times while the car motor is running. If it comes back to life you will hear the classic buzz of the ABS brakes as is builds up pressure. If it still does not work you will have to replace it . I got lucky and picked up a cheap one at the salvage yard for $10 . New or used expect to pay a lot more. It has one mounting bolt on the transmission, one multi-wire plug, and two brake fluid hoses with hollow bolts. Changing out the pump is not too bad. You do have to follow the instructions on top of the master cylinder reservoir to fill and bleed the system after the install.

I think the reason it starts and turns off is most likely you fuel pump the abs light on could be the brake fluid level and or the brakes may need replaced.

the ABS light doesn't come on because u need a brake job, it comes on when it senses a failed part like a wheel speed sensor, in order to determine exactly what part is keeping the light on and disabling the Antilock Brakes you will need a shop to scan the systems comuter for fault codes

Check your brake fluid level first. If it is fine then you probably have a bad abs brake sensor.

the fuel light might possibly just be burned out, easy fix, the abs light could be because of low brake fluid pressure, or some other brake problem, hope this helps

this is a abs pump problem. common on these circuits get "unsoldered" from vibration. if you feel like you can solder conections its a good couple hour job and sometimes things get burned out from voltage spikes. good luck jimmy rate as fixya thanx