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Scotty Kilmer I've been watching you for so long now! My father says he used to listen to you on the radio? I really need your help!!!! My wife and I are looking into buying an SUV our max budget unfortunately is $3000 I've been out of work for medical, but I would love to know what you recommend! I want something safe and reliable for her. She says she prefers awd or 4x4 but it isn't a must as we live in San Antonio. I really hope to hear back from you God bless!
Up here in New England we have salted roads and rust. My ABS system was normal but traction control engaged the right hand brake around turns. This was about 1 minute after I picked the car up after alignment. They had replaced a broken stud. They were unable to look at it and when you turn on dry pavement and you skid alarm beeps you can't live with that. They couldn't tell me what wheel the stud was replaced. I found the new stud and it was opposite the wheel that had the problem. I pulled the sensor and found a ton of metal filings stuck to the ABS Sensor magnet. That must have given incorrect wheel speed and caused the anti skid to kick in. Blew out the sensor, the hum and for good measure popped the axle nut and blew out rust there. You are right Common Sense is a valuable tool. Impact tools probably broke rust free in the hub. Thanks for the videos they get you thinking, and enjoyable to watch. John
Bought a new, used car for girlfriend. The abs light came on a week later. She was freaking out. I said don't worry baby, I'll fix it. After watching this video I put the car on the lift, popped the hood, spun the tires, pulled the fuse and drank some more coffee. Abs light went out and girlfriend thinks I'm a genius. Thanks bro. Subscribed!
@@JRJUNIOR215 It depends on your State. If its a safety inspection- it could fail the inspection. The ABS System has nothing to do with an Emissions Inspection.
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You could explain that if the light is on you can pump the brakes to help avoid locking the wheels up. You know like how people drive cars before ABS saved us all
I love Scotty's car fix videos. He has a mastery over fixing cars to a degree rarely seen. He's saved me some money fixing my 2000 lexus es300 w/ 147k miles myself
Thank you so much. My ABS light just came on and I was driving my car. Now I feel safe enough to drive it with my daughter until I get to the mechanic next week. Thank you so much.
I just bought a ranger whose abs light came on. Tire discounters said the module couldn't read a rear sensor which told me that the rear sensor was bad. Then tire discounters told me I didn't have a rear sensor. Moral of the story? Go online first.
Thanks Scotty you told me what I wanted to hear if the ABS light is on it just means it goes back to normal breaking and I could deal with that instead of having to pay to get it fixed
Thank you Scotty for telling the truth about ABS…. When your ABS system has a problem it simply turns OFF and reverts to the way cars used to be BEFORE they had ABS systems. (OBVIOUSLY if you understand cars) UNFORTUNATELY, there are MANY dishonest TH-cam videos by mechanics that say: “If your ABS and Brake lights are on, you MUST get it fixed otherwise you are in danger of having a serious accident.” Basically those other sites are trying to convince people that don’t understand cars that it is an emergency that needs spending money on immediately. An ABS system that has stopped working SHOULD be repaired but the truth is that (excluding OTHER brake problems) when an ABS system stops working it just turns off and it is like driving a car BEFORE having ABS.
exactly my chevy truck had it on for the 8 years I owned it! I didn't have the money to have it looked at. My current car is 10 yeara old and that light has never came on!
Never had a Chevy with abs lights on. However the Ford in my yard has an intermittent 1 and the dodge has a constant 1. Which dodge I guess didn't use specific abs codes at least for 01. So when it happens in a Ford or dodge its just reminding you it's a pile of junk. The Ford has more problems than any car I've had. The dodge you can't find parts for and it was behind technology for its time.
My ABS light came on while driving home through a snow-storm last weekend. Great feeling when you're 7 hours from home. You nailed it, $1,700.00 plus installation. I live in the snow-belt, so going with no ABS isn't a very good choice. Thanks for the outstanding explanation. BTW, it's a 2007 Honda Element. I'm still hanging on with that one.
Thanks Scotty. I have a 2003 Chevy Astro Van which had the ABS Module and pump replaced less than three years ago. I haven’t been driving it much the last week but lots of rain here visiting my parents. ABS light came on yesterday after sitting 3 days a. Needless to say I am not thrilled but after researching and watching this video I am relaxed now :)
Scotty, man I remember you on one of our local TV station here in Houston. I must admit you have help me and my family out so much. Thank you sir for posting your knowledge it just helps to know that there is an honest mechanic in town. (Thanks for the good work)
Scotty, thanks to you I cleaned a couple of sensors and my pickup no longer has ABS disabled. I always start with connector cleaner if I don't have a fancy scanner. Loose connections have been responsible for 40% of my vehicle problems.
That's true..makes alot of sense to start with the least expensive issue that could cause a problem. Most mechanics won't tell you that because that would be like robbing themselves of a paycheck.
A lot of times if it’s showing a wheel speed sensor fault, unplugging that particular wheel speed sensor and cleaning the corrosion and dirt off of the male and female connections can solve the problem. Where I live whenever there’s a tidal flood people like to drive through the saltwater that’s on the roads not knowing how much damage they’re actually causing.
Most 2002 to 2007 GM vehicles had bad wiring harness's for the ABS from the wheel and up. Common issue due to thin wire used by the GM contractor they used. Stepper motors for the cluster go bad as well and have led to accidents and tickets due to people not knowing their true speed. Class action suit was filed and GM replaced clusters on vehicles 7 years from manufacture or 70k, which ever came first.
I had my ABS modular rebuilt by a place in Mexico. Can't remember the name of it, found em on the internet. It was very reasonable, and worked great the whole time I owned the car.
I know this is an older video but I just bought a used 2000 4Runner and the ABS light so I figured I'd see how to fix it and of course you, THE Scotty Kilmer, have already made a video on it. Been watching for a week now... and now I'm finally subscribed. What a legend.
Scotty Kilmer I especially like the videos about Mercedes bent , notice I miss spelled it because I hate those cars and also the drivers that goes for bmw to the ultimate puking machine even if I was rich I still wouldn’t drive one .
If you have a chevrolet silverado or another similar truck, if the ABS light comes on, check the wheel bearings!! Ours went out on a trip. We would hit a bump and the abs light would come on and then go off......when we got back home, the wheel literally was falling off the front on both sides. Barely made it back. Replaced both hub assemblies. The tone rings were broken and the bearings were falling out. The wheel was wobbling. No bearing noise before this event. 2005 silverado with 70k miles on it. Learned a valuable lesson that day. Both sides failed at the same time...both made in USA.
On my Ford truck my ABS lights came on 4 years ago and got quoted $800 to fix it from the dealer. Been driving fine ever since.... Normal mechanical brakes do the job fine
Yup. Same with my friend. Driving a Jeep for four years with abs lights on. Never had a problem. Didn’t want to spend the $600 to get it fixed. More so if it’s $800. Works fine for him.
If you really wanted to get the light off for maybe 10$ of less. There is a abs line under the passenger side dash in fords, unplug it and connect the male prong to a alligator clip connect Ed to the negitve terminal on the battery for 10 minutes. 90% of the time this works
I had a Ford F150 that locked the brakes up the 1st time you used the brakes when driving every time. Replaced the abs sensor, still did the same thing. Sold the Ford, bought a Toyota.
Thanks scotty I am having this problem and was scared of brake failure but now I know I can drive it any way until I hunt down the problem thanks for the piece of mind
My abs light would intermittently cone on in my 01 4runner. Didn't bother me until the battery light came on as well one day deep into the woods. Knew it was the alternator then. Changed that out and never seen a light since.
On my 2002 GTO the dashboard lit up like a Christmas tree . Everything worked fine .Took it to a dealer . Diagnosed abs module , the box of electronics that bolts to modulator . $ 1200 . I said just unplug the thing and I'll drive with no abs , like every other car I've ever owned . The mechanic said if I do that the main computer will read that the brakes have failed and the car won't start . So I just drove it to a wrecker and bought a used one . $ 150 . All the lights were still on . The wrecker said the computer had to be re- booted . Back to the dealer $ 200 for a re- boot . Had the car another 5 years before selling it . Never had another problem with it. I hate modern cars and damned computers for everything . ps . I'd like to know if the dealer was truthful about the engine not working if I unplugged the module . The wrecker said it was BS .
Alex Y , that's what I think too . I think the dealer was lying to sell me the $ 1200 unit . The dash lights glowing bright red drove me nuts . That's the main reason I fixed it . I don't give a damn if the abs works .
Useful Entertainment , new cars are undoubtedly safer and more reliable but I do miss the simplicity of the old girls . A 69 Mustang or Camaro would be nice .
The dealer was lying. The car will start, drive and brake just fine without the ABS. All you had to do was pull the fuse and leave it out. The ABS and brake light would stay on but the car would function fine. You just wouldn't have ABS.
On the topic of abs, it's a good idea to explain what abs is to new drivers and how the brakes will sound and feel real weird when the abs activates so kids don't panic the first time they slip a little.
Thank you. I also have an old car with the ABS light on. But after your video I feel more knowledgeable and will drive carefully when it rains cause I don't have the money to fix it.
The ABS light came on in my 2003 Toyota Sienna that has nearly 200,00 miles. I wasn't going to worry about it too much as I was going to get rid of it in the upcoming year, but had it in the garage for them to take a look at something else. They came to me and asked if I knew that my ABS sensors on the rear wheels were just hanging there. I said I had no. They put them back in and the ABS light went off and all was fine for a little while. The ABS light came back on and I crawled underneath the vehicle and saw they had fallen out. I assume whatever had held them in had rusted away (I live in the northeast and the van has lived outside for its entire life). I glued them in with some e6000 glue and they have been fine.
ABS light came on on my 2002 Toyota Sienna. Just removed the 2 front ABS sensors and wiped them with a rag to clean them. Everything was fine after that.
ABS comes in handy even in Houston because if it hasn't rained in a long time the road grime/oil builds up and when it finally does rain the roads are slicker than snot. I found the hard way in a Toyota Tacoma without ABS brakes.
dude, you are totally awesome. And hilarious and extremely informative. I watch this video as soon as I saw that my ABS brake lights came on and guess what, I was freaking out. But I am not anymore. Thank you go Astros
First thing to check...ABS fuse ..Open your fuse box read the contents pull the ABS fuse See if its blown..Yes? You have a short in your wiring system Seek a mech, No? Then your looking at speed sensor or ABS module For me it was a Module Famous for getting cracked solder points ..I resoldered the points Added thermo paste where needed and resealed the unit ..Saved myself $600 on the part and $100 on a scan and $200+tax at a shop
Great video. As usual. We can only wonder how many people have the ABS light pop on and they Tow the car miles & miles. Then the Shop hammers them $$ for what is usually an easy fix. Or no fix at all.
Thank you so much! I’m going to get mine checked because it comes on and off all the time. Good to know that I can ignore it if it’s an expensive fix 😂
Scotty you always have th answers to my questions and I appreciate you for your vast automotive knowledge ~ I'm a single woman with limited funds & resources ~ you have made it possible for me to continue driving my old jalopy for an extended amount of time and I thank you from th bottom of my heart 😊
Lloyd Dailey Thank you Lloyd... my ‘02 Tahoe has had the ABS light on since I got it. Brakes perfectly fine... just got a bit paranoid cause man I hate spending big money on simple repairs.
I have a Toyota Rush 2007. The ABS indicator stays on so I did a scan at the garage but they could not locate the problem. They even checked all 4 sensors. Finally, a student of mine told be that both brake lights were not working. I replaced both asap and ABS problem solved!
Fluid level drops as your brake shoes or pads wear, adding brake fluid is NOT recommended as it will end up all over the place when you have the brake shoes or pads replaced and the pistons are pushed back to their original position. If you have to add brake fluid for any other reason you have a leak, the system is sealed, so if you are losing brake fluid there's a leak. Unless your brake shoes or drums are pretty worn down, the fluid level in the reservoir shouldn't be very low.
Like someone's girlfriend below, a week after I bought my 2000 Regal GS, the ABS light came on. I cannot remember how I found how to fix it, surely here on TH-cam. I removed the electrical connector to the ABS unit, bblasted brake cleaner on the contacts, put it back. All well.
Hey Scotty, I've been driving for 60 years, in the early days without ABS you adapted to the road conditions. I'm out in Cambodia now, driving a Ford ranger XLT, my ABS light is on at the moment, I'll get my head in gear and try a few of your suggestions my friend 🙏🏼
I drove my 1994 Toyota Pickup for 5 years with the check engine light on. Passed the mandatory emissions test twice during that time and I kept on going. Finally I got tired of seeing it so I got the oxygen sensor replaced. Scotty is a man of common sense and that is so rare in today's world.
yeah flash code car . You can use the paperclip method and if you don't see them dangling there either tucked in or you'll have to unclip them from there female connection. On the passenger side under the dash. Should be a blue connector. Once you unplug it from its connector home you can insert the paperclip first then put the ignition in the on position
With OBD1, when the blue connector is jumped (with a paperclip) will the car flash an error code showing specifically what's wrong with the ABS system, or does it only flash codes about engine problems?
ABS pumps are a pain to change. They always seem to be in a tight place and it's never fun to remove six corroded flare nuts from that tight place. The lesson here is don't be a mechanic in the north east US!
I want to know how (if possible) to turn OFF the ABS light on my '96 Bonneville since the ABS problem will cost more to fix than it's worth. I don't want to keep seeing the light.
My 01 Blazer light comes on, Abs and Brake light. Tried getting from the junk yard and didn't work and didn't expect it too. Finally I ordered brand new from Chevrolet. Both were 2,200 bucks and 90 bucks to install.
My Hybrid Yaris will also put the ABS and VSC lights on if the battery voltage is a bit low at start-up. If I trickle charge my 12v battery over night, the problems goes away. ( I did need to clear a code for 'communication failure with ECU - or words to that effect) I'll probably need a new battery soon...
fun fact i have a 2000 model avalanche and the abs failed in a way that i had no brakes till i disabled the abs systems electrical ie: pulling the fuse and unplugging the actuator
The wheel hubs are prone to rusting in the "salt belt" area of the US.. The rust pushes the sensor out the hub.. Terrible design.. Easier to just pull the fuse.. I did that in my 01 Tahoe
Yep. Same thing on my Santa Fe. The brake pedal would push up so hard it would kick my foot off of it. Pulled the fuse about 5 years ago. Been good ever since. Had to learn to live with the ABS and brake light on though. Mine was caused by a cracked tone ring. I need to change the CV axles now so I'll put the fuse back in when I do them.
Most 2002 to 2007 GM vehicles had bad wiring harness's for the ABS from the wheel and up. Common issue due to thin wire used by the GM contractor they used. Stepper motors for the cluster go bad as well and have led to accidents and tickets due to people not knowing their true speed. Class action suit was filed and GM replaced clusters on vehicles 7 years from manufacture or 70k, which ever came first.
i live in Norway, and sometimes it feels like we have snow all the year he he. When i first took the drivers licence, nobody even had heard the words "ABS-breaks"......When we should break on ice or snow, all we had to do was to "pump" the breaks - but as we got used o it, it was almost as effective as ABS-breaks is today.
I find it hard to believe your pumping the brakes manually was as effective as ABS - unless you can show proof you can pump the brakes 15 times a second.
The ABS light on my Camry 2003 started blinking. This was two days after I had an oil change and complete multipoint inspection done at a Toyota dealership service center. First the check engine light came on AND THEN after a few hours, the ABS light started blinking. I’m short on finances at the moment and worried about the cost of repairs.
Well, well, always love your videos, Scotty. Nowadays you can buy a fairly cheap scan tool to get the answers you want. I bought one for around 70 bucks to help me pin point the bad wheel sensor. Keep up the good work Scotty my boy! :D 101st
Shine Onn ENT. Is your car the 5 speed or the 4 speed? If it's the 5 speed, check your trans fluid level. It's very important on the 5 speed trans. Too much fluid and too little fluid will make the trans very unhappy. If the level is good, then go and check your transmission computer. If it is filled with transmission fluid, clean it out with maf cleaner, NOT electronic cleaner and let it dry overnight. After this you need to replace your pilot bushing. Even if there's no fluid in the trans computer it's still a good idea to replace the pilot bushing. If that still doesn't do anything, then you need to replace the conductor plate in the trans. It's above the valve body. The 5 speed is very reliable mechanically. Almost always the conductor plate is the problem. Also even when you replace the conductor plate you may have to clear the error codes otherwise the problem will remain.
I have a question. My volks wagon Beatle brake pedal is sinking in but it still brakes I just need to keep pumping the brakes to stop. Everything was working fine I till I bleed the front left brakes and then when I was done I put brakes back on and added the fliud but and after that my brakes pedal was a bit loose but I can still brake just had to keep pumping the bake to stop. Would it be my ABS or is the guild pressure not right do I need to let some air out????? Please I need help. It's a 2004 volks wagon 1.8 turbo manual n standard.
I live in Houston too and we might not have ice or snow, but what we do have is.... Houston drivers! Maybe not the most reckless drivers in the country, but if it starts to rain (or gods forbid its a year we actually get snow) our fellow Houstonians decide the safest thing to do is to drive like a bat with its @$$ on fire to get where they are going "before the roads get dangerous!".... ABS has saved me more than once from someones unsafe lane change or sudden stops on 225, 610, or 45 lol.
There is also connection to wheel bearings. My repairman said that broken wheel bearings has damaged the abs cable and they both need to be replaced at the same time. Otherwise same problems will come back. Those cables are one third price in internet than stores and I order wheel bearing at the same time. I scanned and it told right rear wheel has connection problems. It comes off and on very randomly and cold weather and warm engine has influence for that.
Wow! Thank you so much for that. You answered every question I had. Very precise and to the point. And you did the whole video without talking down to anyone as well.
Me too, not worth the money to fix, and in my case rear ABS only isn't useful for anything in the first place...course ABS, traction control, stability control, etc. is nothing more than a safety nanny that let's people who have to business behind the wheel drive :(. Most of my vehicles don't have any safety features at all, and guess what, nothing fails in them because there's no damn computer to fail. Air, Fuel, Spark, that's all I need in my vehicles to get going, I did upgrade the brakes a while back as the brake pads that were on it along with the discs and drums were horrible from the beginning...don't buy cheap brakes or brake parts, at some point you will want to stop LOL.
Be careful. If you drive a car like that and have an accident your insurance company can claim you were driving a car knowing it had "defective brakes" and deny your damage or liability claim.
The abs on my 87 Toyota Supra never gave me any problems and works great. It is also a 3 channel system so it uses a sensor in the transmission for both the rear wheels which is very cool for a early style abs system.
on some vehicles when ABS light comes on brake light to come on to but your brakes will still work just fine you just have regular brakes and if ABS module goes out you won't be able to read it on a scan tool anyways if you know how to use your brakes correctly and pump them without the ABS you can stop quicker
when pressing the brake petal it goes half way down before kicking in to stop the car.. plus the abs light is always on. I went to mineke and 3 shops in Manhattan and the Bronx. i Changed master cylinder 3x changed disc brakes and back rotors, changed all 4 brake hoses and changed the front calipers, changed pump behind the master cylinder and lastly changed the abs control module. The problem still persist mechanics all seem to say you don't need the abs system but from what i've learned online is the abs pump helps with the petal going down before the car stops. Scanner could not read the abs system at all with the old and the new abs module. Im lost for what to do as they just tell me drive the car like it is and stop wasting money.. but id like the car to run right.
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Scotty Kilmer SCOTTY WE LOVE YOU MAN! From Jay out of good ole' HOUSTON TEXAS! Off 45 & Beltway 8 thx been SUBSCRIBED to you for a few years now! when I lived in Corpus Christi, Tx ! I became a fan and Ive seen all of ur vids, whenever I have a problem with my car or SOMEONE else does I refer to ur channel on TH-cam! Thx brother keep up the great work ! And remember to like& subscribe! To the "SCOTTY KILMER.com"
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Scotty Kilmer I've been watching you for so long now! My father says he used to listen to you on the radio? I really need your help!!!! My wife and I are looking into buying an SUV our max budget unfortunately is $3000 I've been out of work for medical, but I would love to know what you recommend! I want something safe and reliable for her. She says she prefers awd or 4x4 but it isn't a must as we live in San Antonio. I really hope to hear back from you God bless!
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Up here in New England we have salted roads and rust. My ABS system was normal but traction control engaged the right hand brake around turns. This was about 1 minute after I picked the car up after alignment. They had replaced a broken stud. They were unable to look at it and when you turn on dry pavement and you skid alarm beeps you can't live with that. They couldn't tell me what wheel the stud was replaced. I found the new stud and it was opposite the wheel that had the problem. I pulled the sensor and found a ton of metal filings stuck to the ABS Sensor magnet. That must have given incorrect wheel speed and caused the anti skid to kick in. Blew out the sensor, the hum and for good measure popped the axle nut and blew out rust there. You are right Common Sense is a valuable tool. Impact tools probably broke rust free in the hub. Thanks for the videos they get you thinking, and enjoyable to watch.
John
Bought a new, used car for girlfriend. The abs light came on a week later. She was freaking out. I said don't worry baby, I'll fix it. After watching this video I put the car on the lift, popped the hood, spun the tires, pulled the fuse and drank some more coffee. Abs light went out and girlfriend thinks I'm a genius. Thanks bro. Subscribed!
Did you at least get laid ?
Lol
GENIUSE LOL WILL CAR STILL PASS ENSPECTION IF FUSE PULLED
Great. Didn't want to wait for Scotty to answer me. I pulled the fuse one time and a mechanic got all upset. To bad. I like normal brakes.
@@JRJUNIOR215 It depends on your State. If its a safety inspection- it could fail the inspection. The ABS System has nothing to do with an Emissions Inspection.
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You could explain that if the light is on you can pump the brakes to help avoid locking the wheels up. You know like how people drive cars before ABS saved us all
I love Scotty's car fix videos. He has a mastery over fixing cars to a degree rarely seen. He's saved me some money fixing my 2000 lexus es300 w/ 147k miles myself
he doesn't fix anything...LOL Oh, you were being sarcastic, my bad
That's a new car. Mine have twice those miles. LOL
Thank you so much. My ABS light just came on and I was driving my car. Now I feel safe enough to drive it with my daughter until I get to the mechanic next week. Thank you so much.
was panicking when I saw my ABS light turn on, this video really calmed me down.
What is bmw 1999 rs1100 abd unit pin 25 and pin21..?
I just bought a ranger whose abs light came on. Tire discounters said the module couldn't read a rear sensor which told me that the rear sensor was bad. Then tire discounters told me I didn't have a rear sensor. Moral of the story? Go online first.
Okay I don't get it what he means do does it take off??
Thanks Scotty you told me what I wanted to hear if the ABS light is on it just means it goes back to normal breaking and I could deal with that instead of having to pay to get it fixed
Scotty Kilmer is the BEST mechanic on TH-cam. Thank you!
He is so cheesy but so very smart and personable and I respect everything about him and I love how easy understanding the videos are. Thanks scotty!
Thank you Scotty for telling the truth about ABS…. When your ABS system has a problem it simply turns OFF and reverts to the way cars used to be BEFORE they had ABS systems. (OBVIOUSLY if you understand cars) UNFORTUNATELY, there are MANY dishonest TH-cam videos by mechanics that say: “If your ABS and Brake lights are on, you MUST get it fixed otherwise you are in danger of having a serious accident.” Basically those other sites are trying to convince people that don’t understand cars that it is an emergency that needs spending money on immediately. An ABS system that has stopped working SHOULD be repaired but the truth is that (excluding OTHER brake problems) when an ABS system stops working it just turns off and it is like driving a car BEFORE having ABS.
If it's a Chevy and the ABS light comes on..relax. Its just Chrevy's way of telling you that the vehicle is out of warranty.
No, that would be the washer fluid reservoir light. Almost half the GM cars I've worked on have leaks from them!
lol my ABS light on my Impala always comes on every now and then...no biggie
exactly my chevy truck had it on for the 8 years I owned it! I didn't have the money to have it looked at. My current car is 10 yeara old and that light has never came on!
@@limeyosu2000 I have a 2006 chevy silverado. The abs light just came on. I bought it used for $4k....2 weeks ago. What year was your truck ?
Never had a Chevy with abs lights on. However the Ford in my yard has an intermittent 1 and the dodge has a constant 1. Which dodge I guess didn't use specific abs codes at least for 01. So when it happens in a Ford or dodge its just reminding you it's a pile of junk. The Ford has more problems than any car I've had. The dodge you can't find parts for and it was behind technology for its time.
My ABS light came on while driving home through a snow-storm last weekend. Great feeling when you're 7 hours from home. You nailed it, $1,700.00 plus installation. I live in the snow-belt, so going with no ABS isn't a very good choice. Thanks for the outstanding explanation. BTW, it's a 2007 Honda Element. I'm still hanging on with that one.
I got my abs module for my 07 Camry from the salvage yard for $100. Installed it myself and it works great!
Thanks Scotty. I have a 2003 Chevy Astro Van which had the ABS Module and pump replaced less than three years ago. I haven’t been driving it much the last week but lots of rain here visiting my parents. ABS light came on yesterday after sitting 3 days a. Needless to say I am not thrilled but after researching and watching this video I am relaxed now :)
i hope ABS module failure not cause the normal breaking system
Scotty, man I remember you on one of our local TV station here in Houston. I must admit you have help me and my family out so much. Thank you sir for posting your knowledge it just helps to know that there is an honest mechanic in town. (Thanks for the good work)
Scotty, thanks to you I cleaned a couple of sensors and my pickup no longer has ABS disabled. I always start with connector cleaner if I don't have a fancy scanner. Loose connections have been responsible for 40% of my vehicle problems.
Just think the car would still be parked at the shop
That's true..makes alot of sense to start with the least expensive issue that could cause a problem. Most mechanics won't tell you that because that would be like robbing themselves of a paycheck.
If your ABS light comes on, go to the gym. Time for a workout to get ABS.
powcar91 worst joke ever
these are the kind of jokes you come up with if you spend too much time at the gym...
actually its not that bad
powcar91 good one...America needs it, almost every female's got a fat ugly stinky belly....hahahaha
How did my car know I am out of shape and need to go to the gym? Must be the sensors in the seat...
A lot of times if it’s showing a wheel speed sensor fault, unplugging that particular wheel speed sensor and cleaning the corrosion and dirt off of the male and female connections can solve the problem. Where I live whenever there’s a tidal flood people like to drive through the saltwater that’s on the roads not knowing how much damage they’re actually causing.
Eric Fortune Jr. ,,, Do you know what a,,,,. Ringtone,,,, Is on a car,, ??? Or where it is located,,,. ???
Good point thanks!
Most 2002 to 2007 GM vehicles had bad wiring harness's for the ABS from the wheel and up. Common issue due to thin wire used by the GM contractor they used. Stepper motors for the cluster go bad as well and have led to accidents and tickets due to people not knowing their true speed. Class action suit was filed and GM replaced clusters on vehicles 7 years from manufacture or 70k, which ever came first.
It's good to know definitely going to try doing that to mine hopefully that's all it is
How can I know where is the speed sensor please
I had my ABS modular rebuilt by a place in Mexico. Can't remember the name of it, found em on the internet. It was very reasonable, and worked great the whole time I owned the car.
I know this is an older video but I just bought a used 2000 4Runner and the ABS light so I figured I'd see how to fix it and of course you, THE Scotty Kilmer, have already made a video on it. Been watching for a week now... and now I'm finally subscribed. What a legend.
That's cool
I don't even have ABS on my 2001 Honda CRV. Just enjoy watching Scotty talk about cars!
Thanks for the support 👍
ccmaster86 me too
Scotty Kilmer I especially like the videos about Mercedes bent , notice I miss spelled it because I hate those cars and also the drivers that goes for bmw to the ultimate puking machine even if I was rich I still wouldn’t drive one .
2001 and no abs? Wow! My 1995 Honda Odyssey has abs
My 87 Toyota Supra has abs and work great :)
If you have a chevrolet silverado or another similar truck, if the ABS light comes on, check the wheel bearings!! Ours went out on a trip. We would hit a bump and the abs light would come on and then go off......when we got back home, the wheel literally was falling off the front on both sides. Barely made it back. Replaced both hub assemblies. The tone rings were broken and the bearings were falling out. The wheel was wobbling. No bearing noise before this event. 2005 silverado with 70k miles on it. Learned a valuable lesson that day. Both sides failed at the same time...both made in USA.
On my Ford truck my ABS lights came on 4 years ago and got quoted $800 to fix it from the dealer. Been driving fine ever since....
Normal mechanical brakes do the job fine
Taylor Hennesey same 😭
Yeah. Normal brakes are even better if you know how to drive in slippery roads. Sometimes ABS even unnecessary lenghtens the braking distance.
Yup. Same with my friend. Driving a Jeep for four years with abs lights on. Never had a problem. Didn’t want to spend the $600 to get it fixed. More so if it’s $800. Works fine for him.
If you really wanted to get the light off for maybe 10$ of less. There is a abs line under the passenger side dash in fords, unplug it and connect the male prong to a alligator clip connect Ed to the negitve terminal on the battery for 10 minutes. 90% of the time this works
I almost got in an accident because of ABS too. In some cars, ABS seems sensitive. It'll put you in a spin.
I had a Ford F150 that locked the brakes up the 1st time you used the brakes when driving every time. Replaced the abs sensor, still did the same thing. Sold the Ford, bought a Toyota.
This helped me out big time. My car has the abs brake light on but still stops. Thanks for helping me understand.
Thanks scotty I am having this problem and was scared of brake failure but now I know I can drive it any way until I hunt down the problem thanks for the piece of mind
Anyone else's car just fine they just like watching scotty?
Lane B yea lol hes fun to watch
Bmws aren't fine
Bmw M3 e46 get out of here with your bummer bimmer
Mitchell Staley after your pos China car breaks
Lane B yes me I think he is funny
I was born in Houston my friend all my family is there I would love to thank you in person! I have learned so much from you
im in houston by hobby and feel the same. good info from scotty.
My abs light would intermittently cone on in my 01 4runner. Didn't bother me until the battery light came on as well one day deep into the woods. Knew it was the alternator then. Changed that out and never seen a light since.
On my 2002 GTO the dashboard lit up like a Christmas tree . Everything worked fine .Took it to a dealer . Diagnosed abs module , the box of electronics that bolts to modulator . $ 1200 . I said just unplug the thing and I'll drive with no abs , like every other car I've ever owned . The mechanic said if I do that the main computer will read that the brakes have failed and the car won't start . So I just drove it to a wrecker and bought a used one . $ 150 . All the lights were still on . The wrecker said the computer had to be re- booted . Back to the dealer $ 200 for a re- boot . Had the car another 5 years before selling it . Never had another problem with it. I hate modern cars and damned computers for everything . ps . I'd like to know if the dealer was truthful about the engine not working if I unplugged the module . The wrecker said it was BS .
Chris M I would've told the dealer I'm here to trade in for a 69 or 70 Model year lol
Alex Y , that's what I think too . I think the dealer was lying to sell me the $ 1200 unit . The dash lights glowing bright red drove me nuts . That's the main reason I fixed it . I don't give a damn if the abs works .
Useful Entertainment , new cars are undoubtedly safer and more reliable but I do miss the simplicity of the old girls . A 69 Mustang or Camaro would be nice .
Coulda just pulled the fuse..
The dealer was lying. The car will start, drive and brake just fine without the ABS. All you had to do was pull the fuse and leave it out. The ABS and brake light would stay on but the car would function fine. You just wouldn't have ABS.
On the topic of abs, it's a good idea to explain what abs is to new drivers and how the brakes will sound and feel real weird when the abs activates so kids don't panic the first time they slip a little.
the only mechanic i trust hands on
Muchas Gracias; Ya podré manejar mi carro sin sentirme preocupado...
Bendiciones Scotty 🙏🏻
Thank you. I also have an old car with the ABS light on. But after your video I feel more knowledgeable and will drive carefully when it rains cause I don't have the money to fix it.
Gabriela Lamberti I learned to drive in a car with no abs
Same here no money to fix it so I gotta drive like a 70 year old grandma
The ABS light came on in my 2003 Toyota Sienna that has nearly 200,00 miles. I wasn't going to worry about it too much as I was going to get rid of it in the upcoming year, but had it in the garage for them to take a look at something else. They came to me and asked if I knew that my ABS sensors on the rear wheels were just hanging there. I said I had no. They put them back in and the ABS light went off and all was fine for a little while. The ABS light came back on and I crawled underneath the vehicle and saw they had fallen out. I assume whatever had held them in had rusted away (I live in the northeast and the van has lived outside for its entire life). I glued them in with some e6000 glue and they have been fine.
ABS light came on on my 2002 Toyota Sienna. Just removed the 2 front ABS sensors and wiped them with a rag to clean them. Everything was fine after that.
Thanks for the no nonsense explanation. Makes perfect sense.
ABS comes in handy even in Houston because if it hasn't rained in a long time the road grime/oil builds up and when it finally does rain the roads are slicker than snot. I found the hard way in a Toyota Tacoma without ABS brakes.
dude, you are totally awesome. And hilarious and extremely informative. I watch this video as soon as I saw that my ABS brake lights came on and guess what, I was freaking out. But I am not anymore. Thank you go Astros
Thanks for your update
First thing to check...ABS fuse ..Open your fuse box read the contents pull the ABS fuse See if its blown..Yes? You have a short in your wiring system Seek a mech, No? Then your looking at speed sensor or ABS module For me it was a Module Famous for getting cracked solder points ..I resoldered the points Added thermo paste where needed and resealed the unit ..Saved myself $600 on the part and $100 on a scan and $200+tax at a shop
We need to save all this man videos in a memory card. In case the internet breaks or something 🧐
Great video. As usual. We can only wonder how many people have the ABS light pop on and they Tow the car miles & miles. Then the Shop hammers them $$ for what is usually an easy fix. Or no fix at all.
Thank you so much! I’m going to get mine checked because it comes on and off all the time. Good to know that I can ignore it if it’s an expensive fix 😂
Scotty you always have th answers to my questions and I appreciate you for your vast automotive knowledge ~ I'm a single woman with limited funds & resources ~ you have made it possible for me to continue driving my old jalopy for an extended amount of time and I thank you from th bottom of my heart 😊
You just made my day thanks !! I was so stressed out omw to work
as long as you can stop than don't worry about the ABS light !
Lloyd Dailey Thank you Lloyd... my ‘02 Tahoe has had the ABS light on since I got it. Brakes perfectly fine... just got a bit paranoid cause man I hate spending big money on simple repairs.
I have a Toyota Rush 2007. The ABS indicator stays on so I did a scan at the garage but they could not locate the problem. They even checked all 4 sensors. Finally, a student of mine told be that both brake lights were not working. I replaced both asap and ABS problem solved!
Also, check the brake fluid level... if its low put some fluid in and get the pump checked out.
Fluid level drops as your brake shoes or pads wear, adding brake fluid is NOT recommended as it will end up all over the place when you have the brake shoes or pads replaced and the pistons are pushed back to their original position. If you have to add brake fluid for any other reason you have a leak, the system is sealed, so if you are losing brake fluid there's a leak. Unless your brake shoes or drums are pretty worn down, the fluid level in the reservoir shouldn't be very low.
We need more people who help out in the topic, like ya'll and less people actting like kindergardners.
I don't even have a car but I love this channel
This guy is the best on the web!!!!!!!
Oh thank the lord mine has been on for a couple months now. My brake fluid is black as hell, I think that could be contributing to the problem
Like someone's girlfriend below, a week after I bought my 2000 Regal GS, the ABS light came on. I cannot remember how I found how to fix it, surely here on TH-cam. I removed the electrical connector to the ABS unit, bblasted brake cleaner on the contacts, put it back. All well.
Knowledge is power Scotty.
Hey Scotty, I've been driving for 60 years, in the early days without ABS you adapted to the road conditions.
I'm out in Cambodia now, driving a Ford ranger XLT, my ABS light is on at the moment, I'll get my head in gear and try a few of your suggestions my friend 🙏🏼
Ahhh Scotty you has the fuse removed. I thought we were gonna get to see you fix it.
One Auto, he did. He put the fuse back in
One Auto, maybe.. click bait. I still think your right. And smart-
It's a Toyota, you have to really work hard in sabotaging it for something to fail or stop working.
Darksyne funny I got a Ford with an abs light on right now
You could sit around for a long time waiting for a Toyota to break on its own.
Love you scotty and your mini youtube classes on how to fix car problems so thank you Scotty we love you in California have a great day
THANK YOU! This was the ONLY video that explained the abs light easily! 😳
I drove my 1994 Toyota Pickup for 5 years with the check engine light on. Passed the mandatory emissions test twice during that time and I kept on going. Finally I got tired of seeing it so I got the oxygen sensor replaced. Scotty is a man of common sense and that is so rare in today's world.
We've got a 1993 Honda Accord EX with an ABS light on. Since it's OBD1, I assume that the fancy diagnostic scanners wouldn't be much help...correct?
I think there is a way to erase it with a paper clip , there might be a video somewhere on youtube
yeah flash code car . You can use the paperclip method and if you don't see them dangling there either tucked in or you'll have to unclip them from there female connection. On the passenger side under the dash. Should be a blue connector. Once you unplug it from its connector home you can insert the paperclip first then put the ignition in the on position
With OBD1, when the blue connector is jumped (with a paperclip) will the car flash an error code showing specifically what's wrong with the ABS system, or does it only flash codes about engine problems?
1993 doesn't have OB2 port, buy cars without ABS system.
Where were you when I needed you in 1993?
some youtubers would just say "we solved it", just by replacing the fuse. thanks that you explained that too
ABS pumps are a pain to change. They always seem to be in a tight place and it's never fun to remove six corroded flare nuts from that tight place. The lesson here is don't be a mechanic in the north east US!
"..maybe 4 times in the last 40 years." So true. I had to chuckle (also long time Houstonian). Thanks for the tips!
I want to know how (if possible) to turn OFF the ABS light on my '96 Bonneville since the ABS problem will cost more to fix than it's worth. I don't want to keep seeing the light.
Get a masking tape at Home Depot and tape it over 😂
My 01 Blazer light comes on, Abs and Brake light. Tried getting from the junk yard and didn't work and didn't expect it too. Finally I ordered brand new from Chevrolet. Both were 2,200 bucks and 90 bucks to install.
Who needs all that fancy technology. That's why I drive an '87 Ford Ranger.
My Hybrid Yaris will also put the ABS and VSC lights on if the battery voltage is a bit low at start-up. If I trickle charge my 12v battery over night, the problems goes away. ( I did need to clear a code for 'communication failure with ECU - or words to that effect) I'll probably need a new battery soon...
fun fact i have a 2000 model avalanche and the abs failed in a way that i had no brakes till i disabled the abs systems electrical ie: pulling the fuse and unplugging the actuator
that sounds like a problem worthy of a recall. On my BMW E36 my ABS failed but my brakes still work just fine 5 years later.
zuilok I had an 01 regal gs, & an 04 impala. Same problem, same solution. Must be a Gm thing.
The wheel hubs are prone to rusting in the "salt belt" area of the US.. The rust pushes the sensor out the hub.. Terrible design.. Easier to just pull the fuse.. I did that in my 01 Tahoe
Yep. Same thing on my Santa Fe. The brake pedal would push up so hard it would kick my foot off of it. Pulled the fuse about 5 years ago. Been good ever since. Had to learn to live with the ABS and brake light on though. Mine was caused by a cracked tone ring. I need to change the CV axles now so I'll put the fuse back in when I do them.
Most 2002 to 2007 GM vehicles had bad wiring harness's for the ABS from the wheel and up. Common issue due to thin wire used by the GM contractor they used. Stepper motors for the cluster go bad as well and have led to accidents and tickets due to people not knowing their true speed. Class action suit was filed and GM replaced clusters on vehicles 7 years from manufacture or 70k, which ever came first.
i live in Norway, and sometimes it feels like we have snow all the year he he. When i first took the drivers licence, nobody even had heard the words "ABS-breaks"......When we should break on ice or snow, all we had to do was to "pump" the breaks - but as we got used o it, it was almost as effective as ABS-breaks is today.
Asle Runar Borgersen Brakes
He he i know - but sometimes i get lost in translations. Thanks anyway
Asle Runar Borgersen I took driver’s ed class with a girl who thought a turning lane was a lane that veered off into whatever, the woods, lakes etc.
I find it hard to believe your pumping the brakes manually was as effective as ABS - unless you can show proof you can pump the brakes 15 times a second.
Thanks soooo much for breaking that down.
The ABS light on my Camry 2003 started blinking. This was two days after I had an oil change and complete multipoint inspection done at a Toyota dealership service center. First the check engine light came on AND THEN after a few hours, the ABS light started blinking. I’m short on finances at the moment and worried about the cost of repairs.
Well, well, always love your videos, Scotty. Nowadays you can buy a fairly cheap scan tool to get the answers you want. I bought one for around 70 bucks to help me pin point the bad wheel sensor. Keep up the good work Scotty my boy! :D 101st
What brand/model scan tool did you buy that tells details about the ABS?
This really helped! Thank you for not making the video confusing
Thanx Scotty for this...really put my mind at ease with your advice & guidance!!!
Then it snows in Houston three days after this video went live. Funny stuff. I live probably 20-30 minutes south of Scotty.
I wish u stayed in chicago cause these auto shops here are monsters a guy told me 4k for a rebuilt dodge magnum 3.5L transmission smh
Shine Onn ENT. Is your car the 5 speed or the 4 speed? If it's the 5 speed, check your trans fluid level. It's very important on the 5 speed trans. Too much fluid and too little fluid will make the trans very unhappy. If the level is good, then go and check your transmission computer. If it is filled with transmission fluid, clean it out with maf cleaner, NOT electronic cleaner and let it dry overnight. After this you need to replace your pilot bushing. Even if there's no fluid in the trans computer it's still a good idea to replace the pilot bushing. If that still doesn't do anything, then you need to replace the conductor plate in the trans. It's above the valve body. The 5 speed is very reliable mechanically. Almost always the conductor plate is the problem. Also even when you replace the conductor plate you may have to clear the error codes otherwise the problem will remain.
Next time don't buy a dodge buy a mitsubishi, their super reliable Japanese vehicals.
You lucky in Texas 8k
Shine Onn ENT. I know what you meant
Glad this legend helps the common Joe.
Hey scotty what do u do to prevent mice from getting into the car and causing damage?
stop leaving cheese in your car overnight
Moth balls
If you want to get rid of mice, use some decon.
Roasted
moths don't have balls.
I have a question. My volks wagon Beatle brake pedal is sinking in but it still brakes I just need to keep pumping the brakes to stop. Everything was working fine I till I bleed the front left brakes and then when I was done I put brakes back on and added the fliud but and after that my brakes pedal was a bit loose but I can still brake just had to keep pumping the bake to stop. Would it be my ABS or is the guild pressure not right do I need to let some air out????? Please I need help. It's a 2004 volks wagon 1.8 turbo manual n standard.
I live in Houston too and we might not have ice or snow, but what we do have is.... Houston drivers! Maybe not the most reckless drivers in the country, but if it starts to rain (or gods forbid its a year we actually get snow) our fellow Houstonians decide the safest thing to do is to drive like a bat with its @$$ on fire to get where they are going "before the roads get dangerous!".... ABS has saved me more than once from someones unsafe lane change or sudden stops on 225, 610, or 45 lol.
There is also connection to wheel bearings. My repairman said that broken wheel bearings has damaged the abs cable and they both need to be replaced at the same time. Otherwise same problems will come back. Those cables are one third price in internet than stores and I order wheel bearing at the same time. I scanned and it told right rear wheel has connection problems. It comes off and on very randomly and cold weather and warm engine has influence for that.
Bro I did not know he was from houston , I need to find this guy I live in Houston also .
Rev up your engines pull the fuse turn on lights Scotty is the man
Wow! Thank you so much for that. You answered every question I had. Very precise and to the point. And you did the whole video without talking down to anyone as well.
Scotty you're the best almost spent money on a mechanic
I use black electrical tape !
Rodney Brand Well you don't really see white electrical tape, so it isn't lol.
Me too, not worth the money to fix, and in my case rear ABS only isn't useful for anything in the first place...course ABS, traction control, stability control, etc. is nothing more than a safety nanny that let's people who have to business behind the wheel drive :(. Most of my vehicles don't have any safety features at all, and guess what, nothing fails in them because there's no damn computer to fail. Air, Fuel, Spark, that's all I need in my vehicles to get going, I did upgrade the brakes a while back as the brake pads that were on it along with the discs and drums were horrible from the beginning...don't buy cheap brakes or brake parts, at some point you will want to stop LOL.
Be careful. If you drive a car like that and have an accident your insurance company can claim you were driving a car knowing it had "defective brakes" and deny your damage or liability claim.
You’re the mechanic I always wanted!
Hey Scotty- how about giving away this scan tool on the next Mechanic Monday!😀
Brad Van Hemelryck you and I both wish there not cheep
That’s a $700 -$1200 scan tool
The abs on my 87 Toyota Supra never gave me any problems and works great. It is also a 3 channel system so it uses a sensor in the transmission for both the rear wheels which is very cool for a early style abs system.
ABS? I thought that ment my car had a 6 pack under the hood like an old Mopar...
I'm so glad your channel has grown so much👍
thanks!
good to know.thanks
on some vehicles when ABS light comes on brake light to come on to but your brakes will still work just fine you just have regular brakes and if ABS module goes out you won't be able to read it on a scan tool anyways if you know how to use your brakes correctly and pump them without the ABS you can stop quicker
Hi Scotty whats the difference between a hedgehog and a lexus, with a Lexus the pricks are in the inside.
That's a bmw joke.. Bmw drivers are the biggest pricks on the road
Best mechanic on youtube!!
Video got uploaded like 15 minutes ago and it still have so many comments.
when pressing the brake petal it goes half way down before kicking in to stop the car.. plus the abs light is always on. I went to mineke and 3 shops in Manhattan and the Bronx. i Changed master cylinder 3x changed disc brakes and back rotors, changed all 4 brake hoses and changed the front calipers, changed pump behind the master cylinder and lastly changed the abs control module.
The problem still persist mechanics all seem to say you don't need the abs system but from what i've learned online is the abs pump helps with the petal going down before the car stops. Scanner could not read the abs system at all with the old and the new abs module. Im lost for what to do as they just tell me drive the car like it is and stop wasting money.. but id like the car to run right.
Great info!
Thanks Scotty. Older mustang has had this problem for years.