ABS Light
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What's going on
The ABS light means the anti-lock braking system detected a fault and disabled itself. Your regular brakes usually still work, but emergency stop behavior on slick or gravel roads may revert to non-ABS — worth understanding before the next storm.
Symptoms
- ABS or traction control warning lamp on
- ABS pump runs constantly or not at all
- Traction control disabled message
- Light appeared after battery disconnect or jump-start
- Intermittent light over bumps
Can I keep driving with the ABS light on?
In most cases, yes — base braking remains, but ABS-assisted panic stops are unavailable.
If the brake pedal feels soft, spongy, or the red brake warning light is also on, treat it as a brake system fault and drive minimally.
On icy Colorado roads, get ABS diagnosed before winter driving if possible.
Common causes
- Wheel speed sensor or tone ring fault (common after bearing work)
- Damaged sensor wiring at the front wheels
- ABS module or pump motor issue
- Low brake fluid triggering related warnings
- Aftermarket tire size mismatch affecting wheel speed signals
What happens next when you bring it in?
- 1 Call with whether the red brake light is also on and when the ABS light started.
- 2 We scan ABS data, inspect sensors and wiring, and confirm normal brake operation.
- 3 We fix the circuit that failed the test — not a generic module swap without proof.
Unexpected repair?
Flexible financing is available through Wisetack and Synchrony Car Care™ to help spread the cost of qualifying repairs.
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