Sometimes the ABS light will stay on and won't let me put the car into gear. Usually it should last a few seconds but lately, every now and then, it stays on for as long as a minute or once it just stay on. I can change gear with the release button but I am afraid it will mess up the car. Does anyone know why this happens or if there is a fix for it?
97 850 ABS light
Aug 08, 2004
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Usually it should last a few seconds but lately, every now and then, it stays on for as long as a minute or once it just stay on. I can change gear with the release button but I am afraid it will mess up the car.
Does anyone know why this happens or if there is a fix for it? ==================== There is a switch on the brake pedal that actuates a solenoid next to the shifter. The solenoid unlocks the safety lock on the shifter.
I would have the system checked, as the ABS light comeing on is an indication that the brake switch is likely bad.
hopefully helpfull, MarshMonster ~:~ ==================
The ignition switch fails and keeps these circuits unenergized. Try moving the key the smallest amount.
Or just replace it.
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I think that the 2 incidents are coincidental. I have the shifter problem that you speak of, but the simptoms are inconsisent. The switch problem is very common, and has even been documented by NHTSA.
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