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Old 11-22-2007, 08:41 PM
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just like it says above my brake light and abs light come on when the truck is cold. after i drive it for a little while and it warms up - if i shut it off and start it the lights dont come on. this has been bugging me for months anyone any ideas?
 
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Default RE: brake and abs light on when truck is cold

[sm=feedback.gif] i hope some one knows[sm=helpout.gif]
 
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Default RE: brake and abs light on when truck is cold

i had the same problem in my everyday truck.. then it just went away.. so wait for it to go away?? or u have a loose ground or something.. no ideas here
 
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thanxs. . . i think lol what part of the brakes/sensors could be bothered by temperature?
 
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my guess would be the ABS module or the rear speed sencer (common to go but should affect the speedo as well)
 
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where are they both located? i believe the sensor is on the rear axle somewhere? could they be bad and not affect the speedo?
 
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rear speed sensor in on the top ofthe rear axle, abs module is by the master cylinder i believe
 
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Old 11-23-2007, 06:04 PM
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Default RE: brake and abs light on when truck is cold

Hey mine just did that
except i blew a brake line =[
how i love working on breaks hahaha
 



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