ABS LIGHT RESET

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01blackvertgt

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Oct 17, 2008

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• Oct 17, 2008

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I have a 2001 gt convertible and I have cleaned up a ABS wheel sensor that was covered with axle oil and dirt. I tested it and it is OK, soar the other 3. Now I need to turn off teh ABS light to see if the problem was solved. my engine obd2 scanner does not do brakes.

I tried unplugging the battery for 2 hours and unplugging the ABS computer to no success.

Please help.

 

mransr

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Oct 17, 2008

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• Oct 17, 2008

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I think you have to drive a certain number of mile before the ABS decides it's OK again...

 

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01blackvertgt

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Oct 18, 2008

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• Oct 18, 2008

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droive it 600 miles already

Since I drive a lot for work, I already put 600+ miles on it,

any idea of how many miles for it to reset?

I have a feeling that I need to buy a scanner for the abs.

btw if the module is bad, do I have to replace the whole abs unit in front of the engine? or just the electrical part?

 

ToplessStang

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Oct 19, 2008

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• Oct 19, 2008

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If the ABS system has no faults the light should turn off after it's 5 second prove-out. There is still a problem with your ABS system.

The module can be replaced alone but has to be reprogrammed by Ford. At this point you really aren't sure what the problem is so I wouldn't go buying any parts until you know what the root cause is.

This may be time for a visit to a reputable Ford dealer.

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