ABS Light On! WHAT THE...

[S10-CRUSHER]

I have a 99 Ranger, 4.0L, 2WD. For some reason, my ABS light is on and it has been on for over 4 months now. During this time, I replaced the speed sensor located on the rear diff as my speedometer went out as well. That fixed the speedometer issue, but the ABS light is still on. Just yesterday, I did the front brakes as they were needed. I replaced the pads AND rotors. ABS light is still on.

Can anybody give me some ideas as what to look at next?

Thank you in advance.

-TNT

 

[Jason]

Is it RABS only?

 

[S10-CRUSHER]

What is the difference between RABS and ABS?

 

[Jason]

The R is for rear. RABS is rear only.

 

[S10-CRUSHER]

Oh I get ya now! Thank you for the clarification. No, it's ABS only. Front...

 

[Jason]

It's just like a "check engine" light. there are sensors and a computer that could be messing up. Plus the pump and module. It may be way cheaper to have it looked at.

Mine goes on when my wheel bearings go bad.

 

[Quartermile]

It means either the ABS computer is bad, or you damaged something in the ABS system with a hard stop at some point. Take it to a dealership and have them read the computer code. Cheaper than guessing with parts to fix it

 

[8sechonda]

true that , have it checked most likely it is one of the wheel sensors, my left one is bad now and i hate it bc that wheel locks up when i hit the brakes while it in mud or dirt.. im going to fix it i just been laid off and its not top priority yet lol ... good luck bro