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Old Feb 15, 2012 | 12:07 PM
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just bought 1989 f250 , anti-lock brake light has been coming on , also think i have a short or bad ground in turn signals , any ideas ?
 
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Old Feb 15, 2012 | 01:19 PM
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Do you have rear abs only or do you have 4 wheel abs?

Explain in detail why you beleive there is a short in the turn signals.....

In 89, there is a connector near the the left tail light inside the frame rail that many times goes bad. It is round with another small single wire ground connector as well. These get water in them and corrode.

As far as ABS, either a ford dealer or a very good shop can scan it for you. It takes a dedicated scanner. If rear ABS only, swap the pickup sensor and go no further without a scan. If 4 wheel ABS, then do not swap out parts, it gets too expensive.
 
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Old Feb 15, 2012 | 03:27 PM
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rear ABS only , and the fuse has blown on the turn signals twice...
 
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Old Feb 15, 2012 | 03:29 PM
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thanks for the heads up on the connector in the frame rail , i will check that out first...
 
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Old Feb 15, 2012 | 03:48 PM
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when ever your brake fluid is low, that light comes on.
 
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Old Feb 15, 2012 | 06:27 PM
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lots of good info on here....no
 
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Old Feb 15, 2012 | 06:57 PM
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Thanks for the info Ole'Gray...
 
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How to check for RABS codes yourself: FSB Forums - RABS Troubleshooting
 
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