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Question: ABS Brakes in red text came on then 2 days later Brake Light in yellow text

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jaimejames, 3.0L V6, San Mateo, CA, October 04, 2011, 15:29
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Brakes were checked a few months ago, and several mechanics said they were ok. I DID drive out to the desert for a weekend, so could it be excess dirt?

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    Hal... (see my shops), October 04, 2011, 16:17
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    You need to pull the codes to see exactly what is wrong. Check online to see what the colored text means...

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    patrick mannion from Greg Solow's Engine Room, October 04, 2011, 22:02
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    The most common failure with most ABS systems are wheel speed sensors but as Hal said you would need to retrieve codes before jumping to any conclusions or just testing each sensor for continuity and or output pattern. The yellow script may be a failed bulb. Check the brake lights and brake fluid level first.

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    aer auto repair llc from AER Auto Repair, October 04, 2011, 22:35
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    As Patrick said "Check bulbs and brake fluid level."

    Rob Betts
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    7736 Lemhi Street
    Boise ID 83709

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