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ABS Light is on Inspection Service

How this system works:

When an issue arises with your anti-lock brake system (ABS), a corresponding light will illuminate on your dashboard. The light will display as the acronym “ABS.”

Your ABS exists to keep your car from skidding dangerously during braking. It is an automated safety system that recognizes when your wheels stop rotating (while your car is still in motion) and releases brake fluid pressure, allowing the wheels to continue to rotate. This stops your car from locking up and skidding uncontrollably, and returns the control of the vehicle to you.

Like most systems in your vehicle, your ABS can falter, and you’ll want to resolve the issue as soon as it does.

Common reasons for this to happen:

Faulty Wheel Speed Sensor

The ABS relies on information from the wheel speed sensors, which are placed inside the hub of each wheel and occasionally inside the transmission. These sensors determine the rate at which the wheels are moving, and relay that information to the ABS. When the ABS receives information that one or more of the vehicle’s wheels are moving slower than the others, the system releases brake fluid pressure, which then allows the wheels to resume movement. If the wheel speed sensor is defective, or if the wiring from the sensor to the ABS is damaged, then the ABS will not get the wheel speed information that it requires.

The wheel speed sensor is made up of two components: a metal ring with teeth attached to a drive axle or wheel bearing, and the sensor itself, which reads the teeth on the ring as the wheel rotates. As the wheel speed sensor is located very close to the braking system, the high heat generated by the brakes cause the wheel speed sensor to be more susceptible to damage. This in turn makes it one of the more common causes of the ABS light coming on.

Unresponsive Hydraulic Pump or Valve

When the wheel speed sensor alerts the ABS that the wheels are moving at different speeds, a hydraulic valve is responsible for releasing, or increasing, the brake fluid pressure to prevent the wheels from losing traction with the ground. Like all pumps and valves, those connected to the ABS are liable to become damaged and unresponsive. This may be due to internal wear typically from dirty brake fluid.

Faulty ABS Module

Corrosion on the ABS module can keep information from being relayed between the wheel speed sensor and the ABS. Corrosion is a relatively common issue, and one that can cause problems in the aforementioned wheel speed sensor wires. Even a small amount of corrosion can cause enough resistance on the wires to keep the system from working. In less common instances, the computer in the module can fail and need to be replaced.

Low Fluid Levels

The ABS relies on fluid to help regulate pressure. If the ABS fluid reservoir is low, or if there is too much air in the system, then the ABS will not be able to do its job.

What to expect:

A top-rated mobile mechanic will come to your home or office to determine the source and cause of the ABS issue, and will then provide a detailed inspection report that includes the scope and cost of the necessary repairs.

How it's done:

The mechanic will have a scan tool, which allows them to “talk” to the ABS module to find out what is causing the light to come on. The mechanic will check the ABS fuse, and then review the entire ABS system for problems.


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Ronald

42 years of experience
519 reviews
Ronald
42 years of experience
Hyundai Accent L4-1.6L - ABS Light is on - Tomball, Texas
Ronald was very friendly, knowledgeable, and timely. Way better treatment than the mechanics at the shops in my neck of the for both my vehicle and customer service! He even indulged my son chit-chatting with him as he worked! Thanks again!

Luke

18 years of experience
322 reviews
Luke
18 years of experience
Chevrolet Tahoe V8-5.3L - ABS Light is on - Sandy, Texas
With sleeping kids, spouse, and dogs in the house, I really appreciated that with a 7:45AM appointment on a Monday morning, Luke texted & called when he arrived instead of knocking on the door or ringing the doorbell. His evaluation of the problem was pretty quick, his explanation of the problem was clear and confident, and his plan and scheduling of the eventual repair is exactly what we needed.

Tony

36 years of experience
79 reviews
Tony
36 years of experience
Mercedes-Benz E500 V8-5.0L - ABS Light is on - Jonesboro, Georgia
Tony was absolutely the best. It's virtually impossible to find a mechanic that is not intimidated to work on a Mercedes W211, and most of the mechanics that will usually leave a owner with a bad feeling. Tony was upfront and didn't blow smoke. I appreciate his knowledge.

Angel

6 years of experience
237 reviews
Angel
6 years of experience
Pontiac Grand Am V6-3.4L - ABS Light is on - Upper Marlboro, Maryland
Friendly and willing to teach. I appreciate you Angel for taking your time to figure out and help me on the spot. The Grand Am feels great! It's gripping the road perfectly and I have better control. The 3moodycoupes thank you   

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