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Finding a fault code for ABS Brakes

Is there a way anyone can tell me how to recover the fault codes for the ABS system without a Scanner and to know what the codes are if there aren't to many

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Diagnostic fault codes can only be read through the use of a bidirectional scan tool. There are no provisions for "Flash Code" diagnostics.

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Isuzu ABS issue

what ISuzu in what body. KB? backie>? in what country>?
first off the brakes must be good for ABS to work
so we inspect brakes or
or we use a real ABS scanner, the PCM scan tools do not scan ABS, (in most cases) so you need to use the correct tool.
The ABS tool will in fact show a code. for sure.
sounds like your Isuzu shop is incompetent to me.

are you tell us that you took the car to Isuzu and the ABS light was off?
well if that is true then , it can be impossible to fix.
after all , you cant fix that which is NOW working.

if that is true,. only scanning the ABS failed works.
see?
or if lucky the brakes just need service.
(pads bad)
stuck caliper pistons. (hanging up, hot)
caliper guides stuck, (same reason)
air in the system, seems not.

ask the mech to drive car for day with a real ABS scanner in the car, and when it fails , scan the ABS.
or buy one your self and do that.
or if rich replace parts 1 by 1 in the blind hope of finding which part is intermediate. $$$$$$$$

scan the ABS not the PCM the PCM only knows ABS is failing.
scan the ABS to see all ABS codes.
and do so , only with ABS lamp glowing.
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1998 f150 4x4 feels like I'm driving on ice when coming to a stop after start up. Abs light come on shortly after and brakes work as if there was never a problem. What is causing my brakes to not func

Abs detects each wheel of the rotation.i will check from the tire then monitor with the scanner to see the abs sensor on each wheel and chk any fault code as well.anyone of the abs sensor have not detect correctly,it will be not working right.that's the basic of ABS.good luck
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Finding the fault code will not clear the problem if you reset the system without finding the cause the light will just come on again or the fault code will not clear.
Anything related to brakes should be checked out by a garage/mechanic and not ignored.
Its probably just an abs sensor failed but its better to be safe than sorry.
Sorry for the lecture but I wouldnt like to see anyone hurt due to brake system failure.
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2001 Monte carlo tract control light is always on and so is abs light always on...brakes are good rotors are good. is there a reset button?

The ABS light has nothing to do with the condition of the brakes. The ABS is is own system that relies on the braking system in order to function. If the ABS light is on there there is a fault in the ABS system. This will also turn off the traction control since the traction control uses the ABS system.

The best start is to have the ABS system scanned for trouble codes. This will give you a clear direction in which to start finding a solution. This will need to be done with either an ABS specific scan tool or a high end multi-function scan tool. You can also try your local auto parts store to see if they can do this for you.

Once you know what the codes are than you can start figuring out what to do to fix it.

Some common failures on these are bad wheel/hub bearings, bad speed sensors, broken speed sensor wiring harnes.

Post the codes and I'll be happy to help you further.

I’m happy to assist further over the phone at https://www.6ya.com/expert/jeremy_d728a59f986299fa

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2001 Buick Lesabre ABS light stays on even resetting the system. brakes are good and responding just the light coming on and off.

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