I was on the freeway on my way to work when I looked down and notices the abs light and brake light both are on? anyone know the problem? or what this means? Back brakes seem to working, I used the parking brake to slow down and stop getting off the freeway and worked fine. Had this problem a long time ago, and it turned out to be a bulb, one of the LED's in the thrid brake. any ideas? Thanks, DON
ABS and Brake light
Apr 01, 2008
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This is just an idea... but if you're not mechanically comfortable with working on the brakes, it would probably be a good idea to have a mechanic take a look at it... you know... so you don't crash head on into someone else while driving the car.
Smart ass remarks aside, you need to ascertain that the brakes are working properly mechanically. After that, worry about the electrical issue.
I checked the brakes, everything looks fine. Fluid level is good, front pads are new, back drums are about 40%.. someone I work with mentioned a vaccuum leak. I have a wierd idle problem sometimes, not all the time, he thinks is vaccuum. Guess this weekend I get to start hunting that down, I hate leaks.... hard to find, unless someone knows a good way....
You might want to get a hold of a Nissan shop manual. They have detailed, step by step procedures to go through the system sensor by sensor. I'm not sure if the AllDataDIY.com has the test procedures in their docs or not. I know my last (factory) ship manual was very detailed in this area... right down to the signal patterns coming into the computer.
still just me wrote in news: snipped-for-privacy@4ax.com:
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a section where you can download Nissan service manuals,one section per 24hr period.You have to register with the site. It also has TSBs for viewing.
It might help to know what model Nissan your driving
Sorry about that,I am driving a 2001 Nissan Frontier 2.4L XE Auto
2wd I have about 110,000 miles on it. I had a 91 hardbody I got 212,000 miles out of, and sold it 1700 bucks. Not a spot of rust on the body. I love these trucks..
Go here for a Nissan FSM
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