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ABS light comes on after using 4low?


mud_bogger

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I have never had anything as new as my 99 Ranger an am not used to all the bells an whistles so forgive me if its a stupid question.

Had to pull a tree out of the road today, so I put it in 4low an pulled it outta the way no issues. Noticed the Abs light had came on when I started spinnin the tires as I was pulling the tree. The light turned off soon after I was back in 2wd an driving.

Few hours later Im on a dead end skid road an turning around. I again put it in 4 low an end up having to wheel my way around an back down the road as it was a slick slimy mess due to the snow melt. ABS light came on again an didnt go off for a few miles.

Is this normal or anything to worry about? Any ideas?

thanks Steve
 


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as long as it only comes on after spinning the tires, your alright.

your vehicles computer is noticing the speed difference between the 4 wheels and thinks one tires is is skidding, but its not able to unlock the slow tire (mainly due to it not being locked up in the first place :icon_thumby:).

we run into this all the time when we have to run a vehicle up to speed while on a lift.
 

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Ok thanks
figured I better ask anyways.
 

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