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Resetting dash warning lights
Buckmark:
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--- Quote from: Buckmark on May 28, 2025, 02:56:41 PM ---Bet you have an ABS fault code hence the trac control and stabilitrac lights as those systems will be disabled by an ABS issue and those warnings come on.
A basic code reader usually wont access ABS codes, you will need an actual scan tool.
Sounds like a hard fault as they wont clear/reset right away when the key is activated (ABS systems run a self check on power up.)
Electrical tape over the lights :chuckle:
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So I need to pay someone who has "an actual scan tool" to get this fixed and/or the light to go off?
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In a nut shell yes. You need someone with a scan tool of a level that can access more systems to see what is activating the fault hence triggering the warning lights. Without the code or codes really cannot diagnose further, you might find a quality (or questionable) shop that may pull codes for you at no charge (not diagnose), from there you will have more info to base what you want to do, diagnose with probable out comes or disregard based on possible out comes.
Those lights are staying on unless the issue is repaired, you remove the bulbs or they burn out :chuckle:
Im betting on a abs module failure ECU, but im guessing.
You mentioned it was cold out, did a furry friend chew some wires?
Wont be a speed sensor fault as you are not moving.
Good luck.
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@Woodchuck, im 5 yrs removed, 35 yrs, did my time and got out thank god
Woodchuck:
Good for you sir, I'll keep suffering for both of us. :chuckle:
Stein:
Is that unique to certain brands?
I've pulled ABS codes from Chev and Cadillac with no problem.
Buckmark:
--- Quote from: Stein on May 29, 2025, 05:11:58 PM ---Is that unique to certain brands?
I've pulled ABS codes from Chev and Cadillac with no problem.
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Can be, depends on what the Manufacture makes easy to access or permissions (Right to Repair does not mean it is easy or cheap to get the info) and the code reader/scan tool quality and abilities.
Some older small scan tools could access alot (not everything) but alot of the newer inexpensive scan tools are very limited.
Repair shops and dealers have scan tools that are in the thousands and require updates to stay current (the harbor freight $35.oo hand held is not updated every year) and can access an incredible amount of data that would blow your mind - manufactures can access data most people don't even know your vehicle keeps track of (crash data for example).
Hope the OP gets it fixed
jackelope:
We have a Snap On scan tool that is roughly 9 years old that is outdated and I can’t get it updated anymore and it cost about $8000 when we bought it. I just bought a new one so I can access 2021 in newer cars that cost $5500. My Ford IDS scan tools are probably three times that much money.
This is why it cost money to fix cars.
I also have multiple El cheapo scan tools in my service drive because we will pull code for somebody for free. If they want the problem diagnosed then the car goes in the shop and it cost money.
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