ABS/VSA lights turned on?

2009 ACURA TL
106,000 MILES • V6 • 4WD • AUTOMATIC
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My car was working perfectly until later this evening when I turned it on the ABS light turned on as well as the VSA on my display the brakes got stiff, and I can’t drive it. What is the cause and how to fix it?
Nov 10, 2022 at 10:49 PM
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This sounds like the master cylinder could be going bad and holding the brake on, but we should run the codes for the ABS because a bad wheel bearing hub can cause the same problem.

Here is a guide to show you how to read the ABS codes:

https://youtu.be/rTtAnsOlZU4

Also, I would jack the front of the car up to see if you can spin the front wheels, this guide can help. If they both spin, try the rear wheels as well.

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/jack-up-and-lift-your-car-safely

Please go over these guides and report back.
Nov 11, 2022 at 11:08 AM
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