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Old 01-22-2019, 06:24 PM
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Default How to reset my ABS brake computer?

During racing season, I run a 28 inch tire on the rear and a 26 inch tire on the front. This apparently messes up my ABS computer. Now during the off season, I have 26 inch tires all the way around but the ABS inop light is still on. Is there a way to reset the ABS computer?
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I believe that after a few drives it would / should reset itself as you eliminated the malfunction cause. Have you had it scanned to see if the sensors are working ?
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It hasn't reset after several drives. I haven't scanned it to see if the sensors are working. where can I go to even scan the sensors?
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Most automotive stores such as Autozone and Advance do a free scan to determine the 'failed' part in the hopes of selling you that part. But I'm not sure if their scanners will show brake problems,they're mostly scanned for 'SES' engine light codes.
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You didn't mention if your car is ABS only OR ABS & TC.
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ABS & TC. Neither one works.
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What DTC's are you getting? Depending on the DTC, some will reset after it see's all the speed sensors. If it's something else it more than likely wont.
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Get a scanner which can do resets to the ABS system, such as:
https://actron.com/content/elite-aut...d-ii-scan-tool




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