What Causes the ABS Sensor Warning Light to Stay On in a Magotan?

[LukasAnn]

ABS warning light can indicate various conditions, each with different causes and solutions, as detailed below: Condition 1: ABS warning light stays on (most common). Cause 1: The ABS wheel speed sensor's sensing area is covered by dirt, mud, or other contaminants, affecting its ability to detect the corresponding wheel speed signal. This prevents the ABS control unit from determining the vehicle speed or the wheel slip rate, thus failing to issue appropriate commands to regulate braking. Solution: Clean the contaminants from the wheel speed sensor and adjust the gap between the sensor and the tone ring to restore normal function. Cause 2: Poor signal transmission due to loose connections in the system wiring or faulty ABS relay contacts. Solution: Inspect wiring connections and reconnect any loose parts. Condition 2: ABS warning light intermittently illuminates but turns off during acceleration. Cause: When multiple electrical devices are in use, the battery voltage drops below 10.5V. As engine speed increases, voltage rises, and the ABS light turns off. This may also occur due to insufficient power supply voltage to the ABS system, such as poor terminal contact or grounding issues. Solution: Check battery specific gravity; inspect the charging system; examine power supply components (e.g., voltage relay or poor power contact). Condition 3: ABS warning light remains on after engine start until the engine is turned off (IGFF). Cause: Poor grounding contact of the ABS hydraulic valve body; faulty wiring connections at the ABS hydraulic valve body; ABS control unit malfunction. Solution: Loosen and retighten the hydraulic valve body grounding screw, cleaning the contact surface if necessary; check for enlarged connector gaps; replace the ABS or ABS/ASR control unit. Condition 4: ABS warning light illuminates during high-speed driving. Cause: The ABS control unit detects a significant discrepancy between rear and front wheel speed signals during high-speed driving; incorrect tire or wheel rim specifications. Solution: Refer to the vehicle's specified tire and wheel rim sizes, typically listed on the fuel filler cap sticker. Condition 5: ABS warning light intermittently illuminates. Cause: Improperly adjusted brake light switch; internal contact issues in the brake light. Solution: With the engine running, press the brake pedal fully, manually push the brake switch linkage downward to its limit, then release the pedal to complete self-positioning; replace the brake light switch if necessary. If the ABS warning light is on, it is advisable to avoid continued driving. An illuminated ABS light indicates a malfunction in the anti-lock braking system. During emergency braking, wheel lock-up may occur, causing loss of vehicle control and skidding, which prevents the driver from decelerating or adjusting the vehicle's trajectory, posing significant safety risks.