Intermittent ABS light...

[94GTStang]

That little pesky light keeps coming on whenever it feels like. I don't even have to brake hard for it to pop on and everything seems to be working just fine. I did to a dual caliper upgrade on it, but I don't think any of the sensor or lines were damaged. Plus if a sensor/line was damaged, the light would come on when I turned the car on right?
The light does shut off when I restart the car if that helps. Thanks in advance!

Eric

BTW- I tried searching, but couldn't find anything on the topic

 

[HISSIN50]

See here for ABS code pulling.

There's a chance it's a wheel sensor, esp if the light comes on after you use the ABS in the rain or after hitting a big bump while braking. The light normally goes off upon shutting the car off and starting it again.

Definately address the issue and fix it though.

Good luck.

 

[94GTStang]

Thanks for that link. I will give that a shot and see if it works out.

 

[95_StangGT]

Dont sweat the light ... my ABS light comes on (and stays on) whenever it feels like it, and theres nothing wrong with my car.

 

[HISSIN50]

With all due respect, I'm not sure I'd follow the above advice. It's not like we're discussing something important like brakes.

Furthermore, I wouldn't diagnose someone's brakes from a keyboard. I don't even see a code posted which would allow someone to make an assumption about what the issue actually is.

Y'all know I'm a pretty nice guy, but I don't want to see someone get hurt because of an issue (or not having braking performance at 100%).

 

[kruegs74]

I agree going fast is great but if you got to stop fast and keep control you want that abs, and if that light is on its deactivated. I would definatly pull codes. Its probably a speed sensor by your symtoms.

 

[Guero]

We have ABS on our yearss!!????? Last time i hit the breaks hard they just locked up

 

[rockin_rick]

ABS was not standard, but is common on GTs and cobras...

Rick

 

[95_StangGT]

With all due respect, I'm not sure I'd follow the above advice. It's not like we're discussing something important like brakes.

I couldn't agree more, brakes are THE most important part of any car. I didn't mean to imply that just because I run around with a flaky ABS light that anyone else should ever neglect any sign of brake failure.

 

[HISSIN50]

I couldn't agree more, brakes are THE most important part of any car. I didn't mean to imply that just because I run around with a flaky ABS light that anyone else should ever neglect any sign of brake failure.

It's totally cool. I knew where you were coming from. I get an occasional light myself but I know it's the RR sensor acting up. I'm sure you know exactly why your light comes on too. I just didn't want someone searching a year from now to think it's acceptable to ignore the light.