Abs Lite Always On

[jexplorer]

I have a 2000 Explorer XLT 4WD. The ABS lite came on while driving and the brake pedal has gone soft, but it still stops ok. I have scaned it with an Autoxray 6000 and no codes were returned, but I am not sure if the scanner is accessing the ABS ( if anybody knows about this scanner, please let me know). None of the parts stores in my area scan for ABS.

The brake pads and rotors are in good condiition and I have replaced the master cylinder and bled the entire system and disconnected the battery. The light is still on and the brakes pedal still soft.

Any ideas?

Thanks,

jexplorer

 

[BradE.]

AutoXray doesn't read ABS codes. It could be anything, you'll need to find a scanner that will read ABS, and most of the consumer models don't.

 

[jexplorer]

Abs light Is On

Thanks for the quick reply. Do you know of any scanners that do?

 

[BradE.]

Thanks for the quick reply. Do you know of any scanners that do?

Yes, but none of them are under $1,500.

 

[Viper81]

most places like Midas charge you an arm and a leg to scan the ABS codes. The light constantly on means that the ABS has failed a saftey check and is disabled... nothing to worry about really, unless you get into an accident.

mine went on about 1-2 months ago and i got it read and they said it's the rear speed sensor. VERY EASY TO REPLACE. search for it... That's usually the first thing to check, cost me $15-20 for a new speed sensor.

Viper