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Old Nov 6, 2010 | 05:40 PM
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ABS LIGHT.

how do you figure out what is wrong when you abs light is on, is it really important to get that fixed,or is it something i can just overlook and just not care about ?
 
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Old Nov 6, 2010 | 06:33 PM
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Is your speedometer working and holding steady, is tranny shifting right? Of not, $25 for a new vss at any parts store.
 
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Old Nov 6, 2010 | 06:38 PM
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tranny and spedomoter workd fine just the abs light is on
 
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Old Nov 6, 2010 | 06:44 PM
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My speedometer was just bouncing very slightly, just enough that my cruise control wouldn't hold a steady speed. What vehicle and year, oh tranny too?
 
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Old Nov 6, 2010 | 07:06 PM
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Do you have 4 wheel ABS or just rear ABS?
Either way one of the first things i would check is the wires going to the rear axle for the speed sensors at the rear wheels. If this wire is broken it will cause the ABS light to come on.
 
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Old Nov 6, 2010 | 07:20 PM
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rear abs ,and 1988 f-350 7.3l diesel 2wd c6 tranny dually
 
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Old Nov 7, 2010 | 09:58 AM
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Check your fuses too, a blown brake light fuse will also activate the ABS light.
 
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Old Nov 7, 2010 | 01:36 PM
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These guys have it pretty well covered, however if you wanted to narrow it down you could check for trouble codes.
A lot of guys just put a piece of tape over the light and forget about it, probably one of the better options.
 
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