What does it mean when it says ABS fault?
CARS.COM — ABS stands for antilock braking system, and if the ABS warning light is illuminated in your car’s gauge cluster, that means the antilock system has been deactivated because of a malfunction.
What should you do if your anti-lock brakes ABS warning light stays on answer?
The answer is D. If your ABS warning light stays on, you need to get your brakes checked immediately. But don’t just drive immediately to a garage, as your car may not be safe to drive. Instead, consult your car’s handbook, as it might tell you more about operating your car with this warning light in mind.
What happens if the ABS light comes on?
1) You will NOT have any ABS or skid control function while the light is on. If there is a malfunction that causes the light to come on, the entire system is shut down. 2) You do not want to use the 4WD system (if the regular 2/4 wheel system) or the differential lock (if all wheel system).
How much does an ABS service light cost?
Expense is relatively high with the ABS sensor wires ranging from $200-300 depending on the corner in question. The ABS pumps are something we are just starting to see fail with a C2116 code caused by an internal driver failure.
Do you need to scan your ABS system?
Before getting too wrapped up in costs etc, you need to get the ABS system scanned by either a dealer or a independent shop with a proper high end scan tool that can read the ABS/ASC system on this vehicle. The faults recorded will indicate what part of the system is in need of attention.
What to do if your Outlander ABS light is not working?
The wheel speed sensors are the most common issue and all2007+ Outlanders are susceptible to these failing. It is more a matter of when, not if. Repair is straight forward in that you simply replace the ABS sensor wire for the affected wheel(s) and move on.