Q: ABS light is showing
the ABS light comes on immediately the ignition is on and did not turn off. it moved smoothly but not exceed 30. The brake is working very well , new battery was replaced about 3weeks back. the car is 2003 model
My car has 94645 miles.
My car has an automatic transmission.
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