Having problems with ABS Light staying on?

Asked by kklgpadgett Sep 20, 2011 at 01:45 PM about the 1999 Ford Ranger

Question type: Maintenance & Repair

Have ABS light that stays on . Had code read . Said that rear speed sensor was bad . replaced it .Rest computer by disconnect of battery. When reconnected  ABS light still stays on any ideas. Had the code rechecked still says rear sensor problem

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Matthew answered 13 years ago

look at the wires coming out of the sensor i had the same problem and found the wires were pinched between the parking brake and fuel line causing them to rub away

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papa answered 13 years ago

check plugins,remove the sensors all around and clean them,dirt and road grime get behind them and give a false signal to computer.

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