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Old 01-02-2009, 07:37 PM
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Default changed brake pads now ABS light on

I also have a low coolant light on as well, it's due for a inspection, any way to get these off?
Old 01-02-2009, 08:07 PM
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when ou changed your brakes, you probably accidentally knocked a wheel speed sensor off, which will light your ABS light up

im sure you checked, and you dont have low coolant? im not sure where exactly the sensor is, but it is probably plugged into the rad
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did you bleed the brake while changing them or force it back through to the master, that def known to kill abs units
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No I did not bleed them.
Coolant is fine, no leaks and has stayed at a good level. Coolant light has been on the car for about 6 months, it WAS low then, I added coolant and it's just never went off.

The ABS light is now off...No idea. I had to brake hard over the weekend due to some idiot and it suddenly went off. No idea

Do I have to have like Advanced Auto or some where scan for the code #'s then have someone remove them? I dont want the mechanic who's doing the inspection to **** me over saying he needs to fix such and such.
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Now ABS light is back on




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