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Old Sep 28, 2009 | 01:43 AM
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abs problem

as i was leaving work a couple days ago i noticed that my abs light was flashing didnt think much of it at the time seemed as though every thing was working properly. then yesterday some idiot pulled out in front of me and i had to slam on the brakes to avoid ruining his little mustang. at about 40mph the rear brakes locked up and the back end tried comin around on me. not fun sliding side ways at 40mph in these trucks jsut to letyou know. so the code im getting is eather a 23 or 32 pretty shure its a 32. can some one tell me what this code means please. wetahers getting coler and would like to have it fixed before the first snow fall.


trucks a 96 f150 4.9 2 wheel drive.
 
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Old Sep 28, 2009 | 03:59 AM
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I the doubt the codes you have are anything to do with the RABS.
The flashing ABS light is usually caused by a blown fuse. Replace the fuse and you should be OK.
 
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Old Sep 28, 2009 | 08:24 AM
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ill try that the code listed is what the ab is flashing. it flashes 3 time then 2 more time and repeats
 
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Old Sep 28, 2009 | 10:31 AM
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Yea I don't think you're seeing codes in the flashing light unless you have grounded the diagnostic connector momentarily with the key on to trigger them.

That any only the broncos with 4wheel abs have codes up in the twenties and thirty's, the trucks with rear abs trouble codes end at 13, with the highest of "16" indicating "system operating correctly".
 
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Old Sep 28, 2009 | 10:45 AM
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The RABS may also not be working right due to a malfunctioning VSS.
 
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Old Sep 28, 2009 | 10:40 PM
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ok well i checked th fuse its still good an ill try grounding the plug tomorrow for codes
 
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Old Sep 29, 2009 | 01:18 AM
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My abs light was on when I bought my truck, filled up the fluid and it went out.
 
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