What does it mean when the ABS system requires repair?

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Prompting to repair the ABS system indicates a malfunction in the vehicle's Anti-lock Braking System (ABS). Here are the specific details about the ABS system: 1. Function of the ABS system: ABS is the vehicle's Anti-lock Braking System, which is part of the car's active safety systems. When the ABS light comes on, it means the car's computer has detected a fault in the ABS system. 2. Reasons for the ABS light to illuminate: Under normal driving conditions, the ABS remains dormant. It only activates during emergency braking, such as when braking hard at high speeds. The vehicle's computer determines when the ABS should intervene. When the ABS light comes on, it is often due to the wheel speed sensors not functioning properly. The ABS computer cannot detect the driving conditions of each wheel, making it unable to compare the slip rates of the wheels, which results in the ABS system not working properly.