ABS light turned on

Tiny
MLS69
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  • 2010 SUBARU LEGACY
  • 2.5L
  • 4 CYL
  • AUTOMATIC
  • 125,000 MILES
Hello,

The ABS light, traction control indicator light and brake light came on all at once. Brake light continually flashes. The battery cable was removed, checked brake fluid, and replaced brake lamp switch. Still not fixed. What do I do next?
Thanks for your help. MLS69
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Saturday, December 29th, 2018 AT 1:13 PM

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Tiny
DANNY L
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Hello, I'm Danny.

This means you have brake system trouble codes stored in your vehicles computer.First thing I suggest is to have the code(s) checked.If you don't have access to a code reader/scanner your local auto parts stores have a tool loaner program and can rent you one.Here is a tutorial showing what is involved:

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/checking-a-service-engine-soon-or-check-engine-light-on-or-flashing

Once you have the codes read get back to us with the code numbers and we will be happy to help properly diagnose.Hope this helps and thanks for using 2CarPros.
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Sunday, December 30th, 2018 AT 4:41 PM
Tiny
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Hello Danny,

Thanks for your speedy reply. The codes I have are P0500, C0071, C0073, C0074. Since I messaged you the check engine light, cruise control light, tire pressure light have all come on. Also, car does not want to go in reverse. Please help! Thanks, MLS69
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Monday, December 31st, 2018 AT 9:23 AM
Tiny
DANNY L
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Hello again.

I've attached a picture below. Can you tell me which model?
Need to know if all wheel drive etc. Get back to me when you can and I will share repair information. Hope this helps and thanks again for using 2CarPros.

Danny-
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Monday, December 31st, 2018 AT 4:44 PM
Tiny
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Hello, I am not sure about the exact model. I don't have my title as of yet. It is AWD. Automatic. 2.5L. Four cylinder. What else can I do to help diagnose? Thanks, MLS69
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Tuesday, January 1st, 2019 AT 9:40 AM
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KEN L
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Hello,

The C0071 code is telling us the steering angle sensor has gone out which can cause the problems your are having. here is the information on changing it out:

Parts Information OEM Part Price Steering Angle Sensor
Position Sensor 27589AJ000 $359.70 HRS - 1.3

Clear the codes once complete this video will show you how.

https://youtu.be/rTtAnsOlZU4

Check out the diagrams (below). Please let us know what happens.
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Thursday, January 3rd, 2019 AT 11:13 AM
Tiny
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Hello Ken and Danny L,
Thank you both for trying to figure out my car problems. We had to take the car to the dealer because every light on the dash came on! It ended up being the hydraulic unit or VDC. Thanks again for your help. Until next time... MLS69
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Tuesday, January 22nd, 2019 AT 9:39 AM
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KEN L
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Glad you could get it fixed, that kind of problem can be tough. Please use 2CarPros anytime we are here to help. Can you tell us what they charge you it fix it about?
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Tuesday, January 22nd, 2019 AT 10:36 AM
Tiny
MLS69
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A whole lot! Six hundred parts and six hundred labor. They had it about five or six hours. That is why we need people like you to help us out at times. Again, thanks for your input.
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Wednesday, January 23rd, 2019 AT 6:53 AM
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KEN L
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Geez. They didn't give that away. Please use 2Carpros anytime.
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Wednesday, January 23rd, 2019 AT 11:47 AM

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