Common questions

What to do when rear anti lock and brake light come on?

What to do when rear anti lock and brake light come on?

WARNING: PLACE BLOCKS BEHIND THE REAR WHEELS AND IN FRONT OF THE FRONT WHEELS TO PREVENT THE VEHICLE FROM MOVING WHILE THE FLASHOUT CODE IS BEING TAKEN. NOTE: If the red BRAKE light is also on, due to a grounding of the fluid level circuit (perhaps low brake fluid), no flashout code will be flashed and the REAR ABS light will remain on steadily.

Why is the rear brake light not flashing?

NOTE: If the red BRAKE light is also on, due to a grounding of the fluid level circuit (perhaps low brake fluid), no flashout code will be flashed and the REAR ABS light will remain on steadily. NOTE: If there is more than one system fault only the first recognized flashout code may be obtained.

When does the rear ABS light come on?

Flashout Codes Whenever the yellow REAR ABS light comes on during normal operation, a flashout code may be obtained to aid in problem diagnosis. If the vehicle is shut off before the code is read from a RABS-I module, the code will be lost. In some cases, the code may reappear when the vehicle is restarted.

WARNING: PLACE BLOCKS BEHIND THE REAR WHEELS AND IN FRONT OF THE FRONT WHEELS TO PREVENT THE VEHICLE FROM MOVING WHILE THE FLASHOUT CODE IS BEING TAKEN. NOTE: If the red BRAKE light is also on, due to a grounding of the fluid level circuit (perhaps low brake fluid), no flashout code will be flashed and the REAR ABS light will remain on steadily.

NOTE: If the red BRAKE light is also on, due to a grounding of the fluid level circuit (perhaps low brake fluid), no flashout code will be flashed and the REAR ABS light will remain on steadily. NOTE: If there is more than one system fault only the first recognized flashout code may be obtained.

Flashout Codes Whenever the yellow REAR ABS light comes on during normal operation, a flashout code may be obtained to aid in problem diagnosis. If the vehicle is shut off before the code is read from a RABS-I module, the code will be lost. In some cases, the code may reappear when the vehicle is restarted.

How do I Turn Off the brake light on my Ford F350?

The only way to turn the brake light off is to restore proper line pressure to both brake circuits when the pedal is pushed. If your F350 is having trouble stopping, or noticeably leaking fluid, don’t drive it. Just have it towed to a mechanic.

What do the codes mean on Ford OBD?

The codes are defined as to what system is affected. When possible we give the more descriptive name of the component and the more commonly known OBD II component name. This information combined with proper testing procedures, specifications, and tools like a digital multimeter can help you fix the vehicle right the first time.

Can a parking brake light be activated by ABS?

Usually, the brake fluid level sensor and the parking brake are the only two items that can activate the BRAKE light. But, not all vehicles are the same, and some of the earliest ABS systems would trigger both lights simultaneously for any ABS fault.

How to retrieve ABS trouble codes Ford F150?

-Diode/resistor element -Check for proper functioning of the diode/resistor element. 1- Turn ignition key to the on position. 2- Check parking brake & release if applied. Both ANTILOCK & BRAKE warning lamps go off = Replace RABS diode/resistor element. Both ANTILOCK & BRAKE warning lamps stay on = Go to test C4.

How to test rear ABS on Ford vehicles?

How to test Rear ABS (RABS) on Ford vehicles – YouTube In this video I demonstrate how to get code flashouts from the RABS module and diagnose the rear differential sensor without crawling on the ground!

What is diagnostic code for Ford ABS light?

The diagnostic trouble code is for intermittent signal input detected by the BCM (Brake Control Module). If I had caught this problem a little earlier a simple re-routing of the harness would have provided more slack and prevented damage to the parts.

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