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Old 08-14-2011, 09:16 PM
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my abs light is on so today i removed the sensor from the rear end and cleaned it & reinstalled, light was still on so i removed neg. batt. cables from both batterys to reset computer.light still on and sounds like starter grinding a little now maybe turning a little faster after cleaning batt clamps. scratching my head now, anybody
 

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Old 08-15-2011, 12:00 AM
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The sensor has a fairly high failure rate.. Cleaning them usually doesn't get a good result. With out the DTC, hard to no the exact reason for the lamp. Also make sure the brake fluid reservoir is at the correct level.
 
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Old 08-15-2011, 06:38 PM
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thanks for the reply & the welcome hayapower. im the 54 yo virgin to this forum stuff, think i like it
 
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Old 08-15-2011, 07:29 PM
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i assume that a DTC is a code reader. whats a good reader for my truck? i have learned not to buy electrical componets from places like autozone & advance
 
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