ABS light
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ABS light
Hey all.
I replaced the front leaf spring bracket on my g/f's 93 3.0, and when all was said and done, I started the engine and started to driver. The ABS light came on after a few seconds and she says the brake pedal is softer than it was before.
When I had the bed off, I noticed what looks like a brake line running up the left side of the frame and into a splitter on the rear axle. There was also another brake line that ran parallel to that one, however, it was completely rusted apart just after the fuel tank. It obviously hadn't been used in a long time.
I don't see anything leaking. The fluid level in the master cylinder was ok.
Anyone have any ideas?
Thanks.
I replaced the front leaf spring bracket on my g/f's 93 3.0, and when all was said and done, I started the engine and started to driver. The ABS light came on after a few seconds and she says the brake pedal is softer than it was before.
When I had the bed off, I noticed what looks like a brake line running up the left side of the frame and into a splitter on the rear axle. There was also another brake line that ran parallel to that one, however, it was completely rusted apart just after the fuel tank. It obviously hadn't been used in a long time.
I don't see anything leaking. The fluid level in the master cylinder was ok.
Anyone have any ideas?
Thanks.
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well my abs light came on in my ranger and i went on alldata in class and it told me one thing to do is add brake fluid even though i had enough i topped it off and that fixed the issue cause when i braked all the fluid sloshed forward so it made my system think hardly any was there so try that
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Mine came on as well, but its a weird situation and Ive only had the ranger for about 2 months now. My ranger is a 93 with the 3.0 v6 and automatic transmission... During daylight hours, the ABS never comes on, but when it gets close to dusk, it comes on and never goes off... Tried a bunch of different scenarios, IE... Starting the truck at night vs morning vs afternoon and when driving the vehicle... The ABS ALWAYS comes on when it is "dark" out. Brakes all look good and bled the brake lines several times, but the light still comes back when it gets to dark... Maybe I have a ghost?
I have no idea why it does that, my truck is a very basic model extended cab 2wd. Any input?
I have no idea why it does that, my truck is a very basic model extended cab 2wd. Any input?
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if the ABS light is on you can find someone with a scanner that will pull ABS codes. NOT AUTOZONE. You need a snap on scanner or the like. The ones from AUTOZONE don't read abs codes. I did this for mine and then just did some research on the internet for what the code meant. Mine ended up being the ABS module, Like $400 from Ford and no one I found makes them aftermarket so I just deal with the light for now.
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ABS Light on a '95
New here. I've tried to search this and can't find my specific problem discussed. I'll apologize if it's already been discussed and I missed it.
Summary: '95, high mileage, 4 cyl 2W WD, RABS
ABS light comes on and stays on
Actions to date: Changed sensor on differential
Replaced control box behind radio with a "working" used unit
Replaced the ABS control valve under the driver's seat with a rebuilt
unit from Rock Auto
After each: ABS light still on.
I've bled the brakes sequentially, still get the light on.
My "understanding" which may be wrong is that the dash code plug will not show ABS faults. That you have to disconnect a yellow/black or orange/black wire....somewhere.....and ground it...and count the flashes of the ABS light to get the ABS fault code? If that's the case, I have no idea physically where that "magic" connector is. Can't find it.
Help for my ignorance would be "much" appreciated.
Jeff
Fredericksburg, VA
Summary: '95, high mileage, 4 cyl 2W WD, RABS
ABS light comes on and stays on
Actions to date: Changed sensor on differential
Replaced control box behind radio with a "working" used unit
Replaced the ABS control valve under the driver's seat with a rebuilt
unit from Rock Auto
After each: ABS light still on.
I've bled the brakes sequentially, still get the light on.
My "understanding" which may be wrong is that the dash code plug will not show ABS faults. That you have to disconnect a yellow/black or orange/black wire....somewhere.....and ground it...and count the flashes of the ABS light to get the ABS fault code? If that's the case, I have no idea physically where that "magic" connector is. Can't find it.
Help for my ignorance would be "much" appreciated.
Jeff
Fredericksburg, VA
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