Abs and traction control light is staying on

148,000 MILES • 3.8L • 6 CYL • FWD • AUTOMATIC
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GPSTUCKER
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abs and traction control light is staying on, problem started with anti lock brakes coming on when just coming to a normal stop and then a week or so later the warning lights came on and stayed on I need a new module.
Jul 27, 2015 at 8:34 AM
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KASEKENNY
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Here is a guide that will help with this:

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/abs-warning-light-on-easy-repair-guide

and this video shows the job being done on a similar car but the process is the same.

https://youtu.be/lUotkKXG9dY

and

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/how-to-replace-a-abs-controller

Below you will find the process from the manual on how to replace this. Please run through this material and let us know if you have questions. Thanks
Mar 14, 2021 at 12:30 PM
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CARADIODOC
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Perfect symptom description of a failing wheel speed sensor signal due to normal play that develops in the bearing assembly. The dealers' scrap metal bins are full of discarded bearings for this problem.
Mar 14, 2021 at 12:53 PM
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