My ABS light came on in my car. What does that mean?

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I recently noticed that the ABS (Anti-lock Braking System) light has illuminated on my car's dashboard. Can someone explain what this means and what steps I should take next? Is it safe to continue driving, or should I address this issue immediately? Thank you for your insights!

Anonymous · Accepted Answer

It means that there is a malfunction in your anti-lock brake system. your abs is shutoff by your computer until the repair is made. you have regular brakes until the repair is made. usually it is metal shavings from your brakes that covers the sensors which in a lot of cases are magnetic and attract the metal shavings. go to a shop have the code pulled and an estimate given to you for repair.

Anonymous · Answer

Abs Light On Car

Anonymous · Answer

You could have a bad wheel sensor that sends a signal to the computer for ABS braking.  It also could be the ABS module it self.  In any rate a scanner must be used to find the issue, unless the mechanic is lucky and there is an obvious broken wire or issue.

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Anonymous · Answer

It means there is a problem in your anti-lock braking system that needs to be addressed and fixed.  It means if you should happen to do a panic stop, instead of stopping in a straight line, there is a chance you would spin out and wreck.  Get it fixed.

Frank Bosco II · Answer

come on after 8 kms

Anonymous · Answer

I visited my mechanics and he suggested to me that my brake fluid needs to be topped up to solve the problem.

Anonymous · Answer

How much will it cost to have new brakes for the front wheels only

Anonymous · Answer

Get your car to a mechaninc and get him to check your brakes, might be time to replace some parts.

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My ABS light came on in my car. What does that mean?

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