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Part: Brake system
Operation: How to reset the ABS light

The ABS system of our vehicle plays a very important role for our safety, as it prevents the wheels from locking during sudden braking; it also allows you to check if all the wheels rotate at the same speed. The causes of its failure can be different. Important if the warning light stays on after starting the engine, you must not continue driving, but you must stop and evaluate what could be the cause. It is very important to make a diagnosis to understand the cause; Two important tools come to us for diagnosis: A multimeter and an OBD2 scanner. THE EXACT PROCEDURE CAN BE FOUND IN THE MAINTENANCE BOOK OF THE VEHICLE. Then turn off and on the ignition of the vehicle. Disconnect the negative battery terminal and wait 5-10 minutes. (The loss of energy allows you to reset it to default values eliminating errors). Connect the tool to carry out the OBD2 diagnosis; In the event of a system malfunction, assess whether the fuse needs to be changed; carry out the check with the help of a multimeter; if it is broken, replace it. Proceed to check the other sensors and if necessary replace them with the working ones. Check that the vehicle is working properly. It is preferable to go to a garage because the ABS system requires special skills.


Posted on 28 April 2024 by ScegliAuto



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