How do i get abs light to go off? I removed and cleaned all sensors, checked all wiring, fuses, and diode. I also used a a scanner,and it tells me there are no error codes. What do i do now?

 

A standard scan tool will not display error codes from the ABS system. You need a scan tool with ABS software that can access the ABS system and display the ABS code(s).

It's possibly your local auto parts store may have one you can borrow, but I haven't heard that they offer that service yet. You may be stuck getting a professional to pull the code.

-Rod

 

My friend is a professional he scanned the codes, light has been on for 2 years, thinking abs module is smoked. Thanks for your input.

 

Just because he's a professional doesn't mean his scan tool is. Do you know what kind of tool he used and if it was updated for your 1996 Explorer? I wouldn't necessarily condemn the module yet. The ABS warning indicator in the instrument cluster is illuminated by the ABS control module so if that light is coming on, the ABS module is working to some degree unless the 4WABS Main Relay is not working properly. If the relay is the reason the light is coming on, then you still aren't to a point where you should condemn the module.

-Rod

 

Dis-connect the battery, if light returns you most likely have a sensor problem.

 

Did you also remove the front wheel hubs and clean the speed sensor ring teeth? If the teeth are dirty the ABS light will come on.

 

Pull the bulb from the guage cluster

 

Shorod, his scanner is a snap on and is updated. Also there is no relay listed in manual or haines repair guide, just 2 30amp fuses and a diode. If there is a relay, where is it located? Its not in the power distibution box under hood or in fuse panel.

 

One Soc, Thanks for your input, I'll try that tomorrow, I'm currently replacing the steering rack, so I'll pull hubs while I'm at it. Thanks again!

 

Friday when I posted I was looking at the diagram from the Ford factory service manual DVD for 1992-1996 model years. It shows a 4WABS Main Relay. This morning I decided to check the 1996-2002 Ford factory service manual DVD and it shows the same diagram for the 1996 model year. Keep in mind these are both Ford DVDs, not Chilton or Haynes.

If you'd like PDFs of ABS diagrams, send me a Private Message with the request and an e-mail address for you. I can also include the instrument cluster diagram which shows how the ABS light is illuminated.

-Rod

 

Sounds great Shorod, but i don't know how to private message u, I am computerly challenged.

 

The easiest way is to left click on my username in this post (to the left) then select "Send a private message to shorod". Include the request (I don't always remember what I promised to who) and an e-mail address for you.

-Rod

 

Is it a 2wd drive explorer? If 4wd, I am not sure about this but more than likely if you take a look at the top of rear end, you will see a connector going to the ABS sensor. Most of them are held in place with a 10mm bolt. Take it out and replace it. The sensor runs about $12-$13 at the parts store.