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Old 01-04-2010 | 08:06 PM
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Abs light

We lowered my friends car and the abs light turned on when he left do you know what it could be. I checked the clips in the front and put them back.
 
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Old 01-04-2010 | 08:37 PM
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well, it could be many things
axle, abs cable, i have no idea
 
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Old 01-04-2010 | 08:39 PM
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The axel did pop out and we put it back could that set it off
 
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Old 01-04-2010 | 11:05 PM
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that happened to me too, the guy said it was due to the sensor, but i don't know how to fix it
 
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Old 01-04-2010 | 11:21 PM
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So its from dropping the axle I'm assuming
 
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Old 01-05-2010 | 12:54 AM
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my axle did pop out before, anyone have any suggestions?
 
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Old 01-05-2010 | 01:14 AM
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if you never disconnected your abs lines when you were
lowering the vehicle, then most likely you stretched one
and don't know it.
 
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Old 01-05-2010 | 01:27 AM
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They were disconnected where would I check if they were stretched and how do I reset the light cause we drove it today and it ran fine and stopped fine.
 
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Old 01-05-2010 | 02:09 AM
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by it ran fine and stopped fine, did you mean the abs worked? or do you mean regular driving and stopping was normal
 
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Old 01-05-2010 | 02:21 AM
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Everything was fine like it was before. Its just the light.
 
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Old 01-05-2010 | 01:53 PM
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From your posts up until now... Your perception of this is questionable. I highly recommend that you back away from the tech aspect of your car and take it to someone competent.
 
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Old 01-06-2010 | 01:57 AM
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Its not mine its my friends he gave me a ride after we put in and it was fine. But thanks anyways guys.
 
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Old 01-06-2010 | 02:48 AM
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From your posts up until now... Your perception of this is questionable. I highly recommend that you back away from the tech aspect of your car and take it to someone competent.
thats what i'm planning on doing, once i'm back in the states. I just never got the chance to bring it into a shop
 
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Old 01-06-2010 | 03:03 AM
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just making sure because there's lots of different people on these forums; so please don't be offended if this is elementary.

so you rode in it with your friend and you guys slammed the brakes down to check that the abs was working properly right?
 
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Old 01-08-2010 | 11:36 PM
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Yeah we slammed on the brakes and it was fine do you know how to reset the light?
 
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Old 01-08-2010 | 11:45 PM
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Yeah we slammed on the brakes and it was fine do you know how to reset the light?


so the abs worked? the pedal pulsated?
 
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Old 01-09-2010 | 12:09 AM
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Yes you could feel the pedal pulsate
 
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Old 01-09-2010 | 12:30 PM
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sounds like u have a different problem or you
just need to rest the light. but definitely check
for codes before you reset it. so you at least
know a little about what caused the light.
 
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Old 01-09-2010 | 03:56 PM
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Can you tell me how to reset it my uncle who is a mechanic checked it out but doesn't know how to reset it.
 
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Old 01-10-2010 | 01:40 PM
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the only way i know is by OBD scanner. which i have to look
up codes and reset them.
Now i'm not sure if you can just disconnect your battery and
it resets. it might work might not. i have read that some guys
did it just don't remember if it worked. remember to have
your radio code if you do this. maybe someone else will chime
in and let you know about the battery thing.
 



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