1997 Questions for all other cars Instrument lights

Tiny
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  • 1997 ALL OTHER MAKES ALL OTHER MODELS
  • V8
  • 2WD
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  • 54,000 MILES
What is the instrument light on the dash that says, "ABS" for? What are the most likely causes if this light staying on even when the engine not running and the key out.
Tuesday, August 4th, 2009 AT 9:28 AM

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Tiny
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The ABS is the anti locking brake malfunction indicator if it stays on while vehicle is running.

With engine off and the indicator light is showing means there is an electrical fault somewhere. Could be a bad ground wire somewhere, did you happen to reverse install the battery?

It could be a faulty ABS control unit that is shorting and this would result in battery drain.
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Tuesday, August 4th, 2009 AT 1:06 PM

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