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95StangMan

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Jan 4, 2006

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I think my ABS light came on b/c of my new drag radials... but i am not sure. i think i read some where if u put big tires on, it will mess with your sensors... i have the stock 16" ponies w/ 28x11.5. i know i should have gone smaller lol. all well.
I also did a fuel pressure regulator install, but i dont think that would have any bearing on the ABS.

 

HISSIN50

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Here is some info on retrieving the codes, courtesy of S&2B's (site host).

Good luck.

 

mootang

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check the abs cable on the rear. theres one on each side. the tire might have rubbed through the wire. this happened to me after i got my gears put in because the mechanic didn't put the wire back on the bracket. if this is the problem its a very easy fix and will cost you about 50 bucks per side.


Edit: also if that is the problem all you have to do is take out the back seat cusion to plug and run the wires.

 

94-302-vert

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Jan 5, 2006

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Too big of a tire size diference will cause this. As soon as the other tires are back on you should be OK it should reset itself.

 

CManT1914

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The problem with bigger tires is that the PCM senses that the rear tires are spinning slower (bigger tires) than the fronts (smaller tires). It thinks the brakes are somewhat locked up, that's why the light comes on.

 

BlackVert

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you might just double check your fluid.

mine came on because the brake fluid was low.

 

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95StangMan

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I noticed today when i was driving my car again, the 1st couple of times i push on the break when i am driving, i can feel a little vibration in it. Almost like the brake is shaking or moving in and out. I dont know if that changes anything.

 

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95StangMan

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I took the DOT's off and the light didnt come on so i am guessin that was the problem... too big of tires.

 

CManT1914

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A vibration in the pedal, or the whole car shakes?

 

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95StangMan

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Just a vibration in the pedal. it only does it when the drag radials are on.