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Grand Cherokee 1999 - ABS light went on solid ?

Hello Guru,

My Brakes feel good, Brake Fluid is fine. Check Gauge light is on. ABS light went on solid with a ding. Is driving this Dangerous, Please Help.
Thank you . Howard Ca.

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If the ABS light is on it is indicating a problem with the ABS system, not the mechanical braking system. Your brakes will still operate but not the ABS. So basically you'd need to go back to the old fashioned way of pumping the brakes. You'll probably need a new ABS sensor.

I wouldn't drive to long without getting it fixed because you may inadvertantly revert back to your familiarity and just stomp the brakes resulting in them locking up when you expect them to operate as normal.

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Not necessarily but the Check and ABS are there to tell you something. Take me to the repair shop fairly soon and correct

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Check your Fuses associated with ABS and brakes I know my vehicle abs light goes on if a fuse is blown... do you tow with this vehicle ... trailer wiring can also short wires and blow fuses

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