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jimbolaya
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JUL 28, 10:40 AM
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I have an ABS light due to a busted CV axle boot, on a 2002 ford Windstar. Grease sprayed on the ABS cog and the sensor. I replaced the axle today and cleaned the sensor. Yet I still have an ABS light. My diagnostic scanner cannot read or remove ABS codes. Do I have to take it to a mechanic or can I just unplug the battery to removed the code? Thanks.
Jim[This message has been edited by jimbolaya (edited 07-28-2013).]
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jimbolaya
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JUL 28, 10:50 AM
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Yes, the new axle has the ABS cog with the teeth on it.
Jim[This message has been edited by jimbolaya (edited 07-28-2013).]
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jimbolaya
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JUL 28, 05:40 PM
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Unplugging the battery did not work, but after talking to AlanD, the code/ will automatically disappear after 4 or 5 ignition cycle's. It has gone away, and he hooked it up to his scanner, which reads ABS codes, and no codes are present. So apparently that is all that was needed. Some mildly useful information for those that may need it.
Jim
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Tony Kania
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JUL 29, 01:29 PM
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For future reference, just go up to your local big box auto parts store. They will let you borrow their scanner. It will reset codes.
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jimbolaya
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JUL 30, 06:23 AM
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| quote | Originally posted by Tony Kania:
For future reference, just go up to your local big box auto parts store. They will let you borrow their scanner. It will reset codes. |
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I knew this, but I made the false assumption that since my diagnostic scanner didn't read ABS codes, that meant all of them were like that. I was incorrectly assuming it might be something only a dealer or mechanic could do. Brain fart moment. On the down side, the light has come back on. I'm at a loss. I guess i need to read it while the light is on. For some reason it is not "storing the code"
Jim
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rogergarrison
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JUL 30, 12:18 PM
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On one of my cars that I disabled ABS, I couldnt get the warning lite off. Black tape on the warning lite fixed it great  I HATE ABS. Every accident, or near miss Ive had was directly because of crappy ABS. I know how to control and stop a car...dont need a computer in the car to guess for me.
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Rallaster
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JUL 30, 03:24 PM
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Yeah, most, if not all, ABSs are self diagnosing and self-checking. Kinda cool. I just wish there was an easier way to find out what the issue was than getting a specialized scanner or going to a shop to tell you that your rear passenger speed sensor is screwed up...
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jaskispyder
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AUG 01, 09:03 AM
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The local auto parts stores don't have ABS reset tools (at least around here). I bought an ABS code reader for something like $50. But, as said, they will reset, once you fix the problem.
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jimbolaya
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OCT 09, 11:05 AM
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Update on this. I finally found an ABS reader and it gave me a C1185 code-ABS system power relay, output circuit failure. It also gives 2 codes for each wheel. After some research this means I have a bad ABS control module, which only cost $700-$1,000!!!  This is a common Ford defect in this model vehicle. There is a bad solder joint in the module that will separate when it's hot, and the sometimes rejoin when it's cold. This is why it happens more in the summer time. No recall on this yet, but I filed my complaint with the Nation Traffic Safety Administration. Hopefully there will be enough complaints, and Ford will be forced to replace this under recall. Until then I am driving old school with no ABS, because I am not spending $700-$1,000 for a bad solder joint defect.
Jim
Edit: Might try the junkyard and see if I can find one that is not defective yet. Yea, it's a crap shoot.[This message has been edited by jimbolaya (edited 10-09-2013).]
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jaskispyder
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OCT 09, 11:12 AM
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