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What does the anti lock light on the dash mean?

Just had the check engine light replaced, now the anti lock light is on

  • Anonymous Apr 27, 2009

    l had the abs light on the dash come on and it it turned out to be the abs relay in the fuse block in the engine compartment on the driver side. There was a bad connecton, l took the relay in and out a few times to make a new connection

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The anti-lock light is indicating that your anti-lock brake system has a problem. Check fluid level. Could be a sensor, time for brake service etc, but I wouldn't wait too long to have it checked, just in case something serious. Anti-lock brake problems may cause a wheel or more, or all, to lock up in a panic stop situation. When was last service on brakes done?

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