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Old Nov 20, 2007 | 10:01 AM
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i found a plug under my hood that was unplugged. i plugged it in and the abs light on my dash came on. is this suppose to stay on all the time? i would really like to have abs for the winter

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Old Nov 20, 2007 | 10:28 AM
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If the ABS light is on, it means there is a fault in the system. This could be numerous things from a faulty wheel speed sensor to a fauty ECBM (electronic brake control module).

The previous owner probably disconnected it because they didn't want to see the light.
 
Old Nov 20, 2007 | 08:50 PM
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and the light also tells you the ABS system has been deactivated due to the fualt Swart mentioned.

get teh code read and post up.
 
Old Nov 20, 2007 | 10:55 PM
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how do i read the trouble codes? on my other car, i have to turn the key 3 times and then the check engine light blinks. i tried that on the jimmy, but it didnt work. what do i have to do?
 
Old Nov 20, 2007 | 10:59 PM
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go to an autozone and get them to read the codes for you its free, or autovalue if your in canada
 
Old Nov 20, 2007 | 11:03 PM
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thanks
 
Old Mar 3, 2008 | 08:07 AM
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could you post a pic of the terminal that you unplug to get the light to go away

I would appreciate it
 
Old Mar 3, 2008 | 09:34 PM
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There is like a four, or five, wire plug on the top of the Control Unit. It supplies power, and such. Unplug it, and the lite will go out. (But, your ABS most certainly will not work.)
 
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