ABS chime and warning

2010 FORD EXPLORER
87,000 MILES • 4.6L • V8 • 4WD • AUTOMATIC
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AW3BB
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My ABS module went bad. As a temporary solution we disconnected from module but my chimes keep coming on every 3 minutes or so. How can I disconnect the chime?
Aug 11, 2019 at 6:30 PM
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DANNY L
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Hello, I'm Danny.

Well we don't really recommend disconnecting safety devices. But it's just a tiny speaker located under the dash near the steering column. Hope this helps and thanks for using 2CarPros.

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Aug 11, 2019 at 9:04 PM
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AW3BB
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Thank you Danny! I know I don't like the fact that we disconnected the ASB but after spending so much time and money trying to figure out what was wrong I'm broke and I have to wait until I can save money to get the ABS module. I'm on disability and I have limited finances. It will only be about 3 weeks before I can get the part and pay the mechanic to repair it. I appreciate your help. Now do I have to take the dash apart to get to the speaker or should I be able to see it from underneath the dash? I have no skills and I'm also an amputee.
Aug 12, 2019 at 8:00 AM
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DANNY L
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Hello again.

No, you don't have to take dash apart.It's generally mounted near the steering column up with the wiring looms.It's relatively small (3in by 3in) and if I remember its dark gray. ABS modules can be pricey as I've attached a picture below from Ford. Hope this helps and again thanks for using 2CarPros.

Danny-
Aug 12, 2019 at 1:41 PM
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Thank you again Danny. I'll let you know what happens.
Aug 12, 2019 at 3:22 PM
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DANNY L
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You're welcome!
Keep me updated and thanks again for using 2CarPros
Danny-
Aug 12, 2019 at 3:41 PM
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