1996 infiniti g20 abs light on after warm up

1996 INFINITI G20
174 MILES
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ACURALS87
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when i start car the abs light shuts off after its on for a moment the abs light turns on sometimes its after im driving. and sometimes when im idling. what could this be?
Feb 16, 2012 at 2:07 AM
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RASMATAZ
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Have the computer scanned for code/s -start here-could be a wheel sensor problem
Feb 16, 2012 at 2:16 AM
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ACURALS87
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ok can i use a normal obd2 scanner or is it a scanner made specifically for the abs system? i have an obd2 scanner.
Feb 16, 2012 at 2:28 PM
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ACURALS87
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thank you for your help aswell! i appreciate it!
Feb 16, 2012 at 2:30 PM
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WRENCHTECH
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ABS specifically
Feb 16, 2012 at 2:38 PM
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ACURALS87
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i'll have it scanned tonight. but one thing i noticed is the negative battery terminal doesn't connect snug on the negative of the battery. even when fully tightened. i have heard of bad grounds causing the abs light to come on is this a possible cause?
Feb 16, 2012 at 2:38 PM
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WRENCHTECH
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Fix it and find out. Once you disconnect the battery you will have to wait for the light to come back on to read codes though.
Feb 16, 2012 at 2:40 PM
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ACURALS87
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ok makes sense. the code comes on pretty quick after driving. ill fix that today should be real easy fix there. and ill take it for a spin. if it comes on. ill go straight to the shop. thank you again..
Feb 16, 2012 at 2:46 PM
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