Starting my 94 explorer this evening (previously being driven wiht out a problem), my ABS light was flashing.

(1) flash pause (6) flashes

Checked fluid and topped off...but when starting, same flashes again.

Any one got an idea?

 

I found the following information on a site discussing a Ranger ABS problem. Possibly could be some help to you:

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If the RABS light is on, it means the RABS Module has detected a fault in the RABS system and has stored a Diagnostic Trouble code (DTC). To retrieve the RABS dtcs:
Verify the ignition switch is in the RUN position, engine does not need to be running. Next, locate the black Rear Anti-lock Brake System II (RABS II) diagnostic connector. The diagnostic connector has two mating halves, one of which has a black/orange wire connected to it. Disconnect the two halves.

1. Attach one end of a jumper wire to the black with orange stripe wire side of the diagnostic connector. CAUTION: Care must be taken to connect only the black/orange stripe wire to ground. Connecting the mating connector wire to ground will result in a blown fuse.
2. Momentarily ground the opposite end of the jumper wire by connecting it to a good chassis ground for one to two seconds.
3. Grounding this wire should start the RABS lamp flashing.
4. The code consists of a number of short flashes and ends with a long flash. Count the short flashes and include the following long flash in the count to obtain the code number. EXAMPLE: Three short flashes followed by one long flash indicates diagnostic trouble Code 4. The code will continue to repeat itself until the key is turned OFF. It is recommended that the code be verified by reading it several times. A diagnostic trouble code of 16 will be obtained when the module detects normal system operation.


Here is the link to the site for more info:

http://autorepair.about.com/library/faqs/bl583g.htm

Some additional text on the issue from the site:

The yellow Rear Anti-lock Brakes System II (RABS II) warning light is used to indicate a malfunction and a deactivation of the RABS II system. To check this light, first turn the ignition to the START position, allow the key to spring back from START position to the RUN position. The RABS light should perform a self-check by glowing for approximately two seconds and then turn off.

If it turns back on and does not flash, then a system concern has been detected.

If the yellow REAR ABS warning light begins to flash, this indicates that the keep-alive memory (KAM) power to the anti-lock electronic control module has been disrupted

Check the site out. Shows how to pull the codes and also has a list of RABS trouble codes and their meanings. If the flash is related to loss of power to the RABS unit memory, I would check for a blown fuse somewhere in the fuse panel.

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