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The light being on means the system has detected a problem in one or more sensors. The vibration is the ABS modulating the brakes to prevent skidding because it has detected a wheel that is locked up. That wheel is most likely the one sensor that is giving you the error.
First, check to see if your ABS and your TCS fuses are good. A lot of times, if both lights come on, it senses a failure in the braking system. Your vehicle will disable the abs if it finds a problem in the braking system, hence the red brake light/hand brake light coming on in the dash. Get a code scanner that also reads the abs module. You could have a bad wheel sensor, which is tied to your TCS and your ABS system. Either that, or you ABS module could be bad.
the ABS just prevents you from skidding, it does not affect the opperation of the brakes. So long as you dont slam on the breaks you will be fine, however it is always best to have all systems functioning properly.
the ABS light on my 2000 S-10 has been on for the last 15 months and I have never failed to stop.
So what your saying, is you lost, the last 30 years of technology?
You have no idea what ABS,Check Lights, and the likes are there for?
You have an ABS System failure. Maybe a Wheel Speed Sensor,you can do yourself.
Have to get code first and follow a trouble chart to diagnose.
Suspect your booster valve failed open, but not sure the ABS system is working right either. You can test the booster by checking to see if it will do it again in park. If the booster is bad, you'll need to replace it. Then, I'd see if the lights will clear. If not, suspect ABS computer is bad, but I'm not an ABS expert.
having the same problem with my 1999 s80 2.9 . replaced the abs module twice and still get the brake failure warning. when the ignition key is turned there is a clicking sound from the center console beneath the shifter, then the brake failure warning, and the car will not start. (also after the last abs module replacement the car sometimes gets stuck in park).
It appears that there may be moisture getting into one of the sensors tied in to your abs sensor or your tcl sensor. It's usually not recommended to be driving when the abs light is on because it can indicate a failure and it may not work when you do some abrupt braking
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