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Old Aug 2, 2011 | 03:15 PM
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My ABS slight comes on it seems when I steer right. I can drive all day in a straight line or left, but as soon as I steer right I get the light. Any guesses? I figure it must be something in the front end.

This wouldn't be much of a problem if I was doing oval track stuff, but kinda suck for wife to go and get groceries.

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Old Aug 8, 2011 | 09:43 AM
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bump - I'm on vacation this week with time to fix this...if I knew what was wrong.
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Old Aug 8, 2011 | 10:27 AM
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It could possibly be a front wheel sensor...not sure with out a code to go with.
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Old Aug 8, 2011 | 12:07 PM
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Mine did this not long ago and mine was a wheel speed sensor on the rear axle
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Old Aug 8, 2011 | 12:39 PM
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Could be a sensor or the wire harness is damaged- especially if it does it on turns.
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Old Aug 8, 2011 | 12:55 PM
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Originally Posted by 4x4wolf
Mine did this not long ago and mine was a wheel speed sensor on the rear axle
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More times than not it's the sensor on the rear.

Is it bothering you? pull the bulbs... I deleted my abs
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Old Aug 8, 2011 | 09:12 PM
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Pull the harness at the wheel and ohm it out. The sensor should be approximately 1.25 - 1.5 k ohms. Check all four. You'll see the difference in the bad one if there is a bad one. Also ohm out the wiring harness at the wheel. Again, you'll see the bad one. I suspect it's a front sensor harness that has the problems if you are getting it only when turning.
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Old Aug 19, 2011 | 09:15 PM
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had a similar situation on my ranger, was the speed sensors on the front hub.. they needed cleaning really bad
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