- According to MSN, ABS have been installed as a standard vehicle accessory since 1978. The ABS assists the power brake system with more control over skids to keep the vehicle occupants safe.
- If a vehicle is equipped with an ABS light within the dashboard, it is also equipped with power brakes; but, the ABS light signifies an issue with the sensing of the vehicle's wheel speed, not the brakes' function themselves.
- If the ABS light stays on even after restarting the car to reset the engine's on board computer, it could be as simple as a blown fuse. Check the fuse box under the hood. Also, checking the individual sensors on each wheel can possibly fix the issue. In the end, it may be necessary to take the vehicle in for a computer scan of the ABS system to verify the malfunction.
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