Abs light just came on?

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FordandPolaris

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Probably either damaged/unplugged a wheel speed sensor or got water where water doesn't belong. ABS light indicates the system is simply in off mode for now, so it is drivable. Check wiring going from the wheel hubs in front and back.
 

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check the module where the lines go in at...when mine came on it was leaking from there
 

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my abs module went bad without the brake light indicator on dash...just saying


You probably caught it early before the fluid got low enough for the sensor in the master to turn the brake light on. It has to be pretty low to get the light. Air in the lines (or ABS module) will not turn on the brake light if that makes sense.
 

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Usually low brake fluid is indicated by a red brake light on the dash. Doesn't hurt to check, but the ABS light only signals a problem with the ABS system itself.

The reason I suggested checking, is my fluid level got a "little" low in my 03 and the abs light came on, no other indications. Filled it back up to the normal level and abs ligh went out after a couple uses and no abs problems since (couple years now). Checking and filling if needed is a cheap fix if it is what is wrong.

Of course it could have been coincidence, not a expert here.
 
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