ABS Brake lights on?

Tiny
RTHOMAS
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  • 2008 ACURA TL
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I have a problem with my 2008 Acura TL Type S, two months back my car's ABS/Brake and VSA light came on, so we brought it to the dealership because it was still under warranty and they couldn't figure it out but did have to fix the traction control and they also replaced the bakes because they started to grind. The other day I was going slow down a steep hill and got down to the end and they bakes made a noise and a little while later the same lights came on again, it's been cold and dry out but there is still a bunch of sand on the roads here from when it was really icy out and when I press on the brake they felt like there is air pressure in them or something weird, so what could this be? I am so stressed out and I can't afford not to drive it or bring it into the shop until next month.
Saturday, December 18th, 2010 AT 7:53 AM

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Tiny
FUNGUY4
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Hello,

It sounds like you have an ABS wheel speed sensor going out but to be sure lets run the codes to see which one it is here is a video that shows how to do it.

https://youtu.be/rTtAnsOlZU4

THis guide will walk you though changing the sensor with diagrams below to show how to change it out on your car.

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/how-to-replace-an-abs-wheel-speed-sensor

Check out the diagrams (Below). Please let us know what happens.
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Wednesday, December 22nd, 2010 AT 6:47 AM
Tiny
DEMEREW
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Thanks for the post I had a right rear wheel speed sensor go out had to get a new one for $56.00 all fixed I love this site.
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Saturday, January 19th, 2019 AT 5:18 PM
Tiny
ACURATL2000
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The brakes make a ticking noise and slips. Then the TCS and ABS lights come on only when you hit 70mph.

I have replaced all of the brake pads, the coliper on the front passenger and the master cylinder.

What else could be causing this problem?
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Saturday, January 19th, 2019 AT 5:18 PM (Merged)
Tiny
JACOBANDNICKOLAS
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It sounds like you have a bad ABS or speed sensor. Have the computer scanned to identify where the problem is coming from.
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Saturday, January 19th, 2019 AT 5:18 PM (Merged)
Tiny
GOMEZMARISELA6
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Why does the ABS light turn on/
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Saturday, January 19th, 2019 AT 5:18 PM (Merged)
Tiny
KHLOW2008
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When a fault has been detected in the ABS system, the indicator light would come on. You need appropriate scan tool to retrieve the trouble code.

Ensure you have sufficient fluid in master cylinder as low fluids can cause the light to turn on as well.
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Saturday, January 19th, 2019 AT 5:18 PM (Merged)

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