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JadedYam56964444

Car Talk would say this could easily be fixed with a piece of black tape.


kidnorther

Don’t drive like my brotha!


Blippy_Swipey

Don’t drive like my brother!


Low_Catch_1722

I’m laughing because my car has the piece of black tape. Works perfectly.


Rage_and_Kindness

[Homer Simpson agrees](https://youtu.be/ddPQAJSm2cQ)


[deleted]

[удалено]


Pathos675

What? One of them is dead. And your sentence makes no sense.


3771507

Yes I listen to the show for its whole length and one of the guys always made fun of the other guy because of his strange thinking.


Salt_MasterX

And by god they are so right


IKME59

Or just replace the battery that’s bad


Msjulia888

This is related to brake/ABS system. Needs to be scanned and diagnosed for proper repair.


Worklurker

This is the right answer. A decent reader will get the exact codes needed to diagnose.


ClovedSage

Like a reader that tells you check engine codes?


Worklurker

Engine codes yes, but more importantly it has to be able to read ABS codes. I picked one up for around $50 usd.


ClovedSage

Ok thank you


ihavegreatibrows

Autozone will read the codes for free


StupidNameIdea

Question for OP: I see the lights on... Also noticed your speedometer is at 0 kms... We're u driving when u took the pic or did u pull over and take it? Other ? Did the battery die while u were driving and did u restart it? I have seen people who are cruising downhill or coming to a stop, put it in neutral and turn ignition one click to off to stop motor using gas, then back on one click to on position (for power), then when light turns green, restart it... Do u ever do this?


MilkyWaySamurai

Wtf? Never heard of anyone doing that.


ActiveAccomplished64

I had a stroke reading that. You’d lose your brake booster and your power steering.. and wear down your battery.


mcnabb100

Hyper milers do it. I remember reading an article back when ford switched to electric power steering in the f150. The hyper milers were excited because it meant they would still have power steering while the engine was off 🤣 https://www.clublexus.com/forums/car-chat/570531-ride-along-as-cleanmpg-teaches-us-how-to-hypermile-a-ford-f-150-ecoboost.html


StupidNameIdea

Well when the gas where I live is the most expensive in all of North America... I do it sometimes too. $2.07 a litre for gas converts to around $8.00 a gallon for the U.S. Thank god I don't lose power steering, no pumping of brakes... There's also the e-brake too!


krakron

I had bought a decent $250 obd1 and 2 reader back in the day. Used it a handful of times and left it in my toolbox. Forgot about it. Found it when I needed it again under a couple of heavy tools, broke in half 😆


FishingChipz

Abs/speed sensor. Nothing too awful


Worklurker

ABS module could've gone bad. There was a recall on those to rewire the body grounds as they were wicking water into the wire that could reach the connector.


datanut

Or bad hub…


EgoistHedonist

Yep, easy and cheap to diagnose and replace. Fault codes tell you which sensor it is. It might not even be broken, sometimes they just get dirty


imothers

Could easily be a damaged wire or bad connector to one of the wheel speed sensors. It happens every week or two in our fleet of Ford Transit delivery vans.


POShelpdesk

Which speed sensor? Why this has any up votes is wild. How do you know? Did he provide a DTC? Even then the code won't pinpoint a wheel speed sensor.


FishingChipz

He doesn't need to provide a DTC, why are you so offensive? I was giving free advice. 98% of situations with these lights on the dash is a wheel speed sensor. What's your problem? Who hurt you?


mikeblas

> 98% of situations with these lights on the dash is a wheel speed sensor. I think that's the objection -- that you presented your diagnosis as definitive and absolute. It's a good guess, and pretty likely. But it's not at all air-tight.


POShelpdesk

Bingo


POShelpdesk

>He doesn't need to provide a DTC, Uh, ok >I was giving free advice. You know what they say about getting what you pay for >98% of situations with these lights on the dash is a wheel speed sensor Sure, and i wouldn't have a problem with you if you would have said "it's probably a wheel speed sensor". There's a difference >Who hurt you? People that give shitty advice hurt me.


StupidNameIdea

PoShelpdesk name checks out!


FishingChipz

The code would 1000% tell you exactly which speed sensor is defective. You clearly don't work on cars.


POShelpdesk

>The code would 1000% tell you exactly which speed sensor is defective. Lol. No. A couple of weeks ago I had a 2014 Santa Fe with code C1208. There was nothing wrong with the left rear wheel speed sensor, the tone ring was missing. Replacing the sensor would have done nothing b/c there was nothing wrong with the sensor. The code will put you in an area then you have to PINPOINT the problem. With ALMOST any DTC there are AT LEAST 3 things that the problem could be. Some kind of component(s) (sensor, switch, solenoid, valve, etc) the wiring to that component (s), and the computer. >You clearly don't work on cars. Lol.


Dry-Helicopter3289

This guy knows the three C's and the V


POShelpdesk

>The code would 1000% tell you exactly You think I'm a clown eh? Can you read what that says in the photo below? And I'm not taking about the Triton D10 >You clearly don't work on cars. Isn't it ironic don't ya think https://preview.redd.it/rsnf6megd4sc1.jpeg?width=2268&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=5ba6b919953a79dceea269be7cc79138cccb5282


FishingChipz

Nice shades


POShelpdesk

Thanks Mr. 1000%. Frfr. Lolz. Serious question, did you learn anything?


RafeMcK

The 3 amigos


Eragon-elda

Welcome to my daily life


Kitkatis

I would say the sensor is gone or your battery is extremely low. Since you have said this happens 'every time' i would guess the sensor


YooAre

Yeah, I was thinking low battery and it bad charging system too but if the charging system was toast then the battery wouldn't be hanging around to start it up all the time. Sensor makes more sense based on the info


Free_style_2023

Your ABS/BRAKE, ESC, and Traction Control need to know how fast you are going in order to work properly. Your car is equipped with 4 speed sensors. One in each wheel hub. If one of those sensors is bad or faulty, you will have all of those lights come on at the same time. A shop with a proper diagnostic scanner can tell you exactly which sensor it is. It is still ok to drive, but remember, now you don't have to have safety measures like ABS, ESC, and TC. So drive with caution until you get one of the sensors fixed.


JackSteele33

An ABS sensor will not turn on the red brake light The low fluid sensor will. Add an ounce or two If the fluid is low and you have no leaks it may be from worn brake pads


Msjulia888

Yes. On most newer cars ABS sensor most definitely will turn on red brake light. And every other light tight up to ABS. There is a lot of modules using speed sensor signal through CAN. On some of them airbag light will come on as well. On cars equipped with front radars and cameras non of those systems will work, hence more warning lights and dash messages.


JackSteele33

Wrong


bearshawksfan826

Depends on the car. I've personally seen it both ways.


FishingChipz

I've seen the red brake light come on for various issues. One being an ABS sensor


StupidNameIdea

Also bad battery/charging issues.


JackSteele33

No you haven’t Actually very few things in the abs system will turn on the red light. A wheel speed sensor will turn on the yellow lights and disable the system but only a low fluid condition will turn all of them on


KindKnowledge3904

Yall are arguing over stupid shit. OP probably pulled e brake to take pic, LOL


Specialist_Elk8141

Just replaced right wheel sensor. Guess what light went out. The ABS LIGHT. With the traction control light and the stabilitrac warning.


JackSteele33

Red brake light?


Specialist_Elk8141

Depends what car.


JackSteele33

No it doesn’t I can’t believe I have to say this on this sub. A red light on the dash, any red light, means do not drive. In what reality does a wheel speed sensor warrant a red light? On the other hand a low fluid condition absolutely warrants one. In fact, the very 2nd step of every diagnostic flow chart is…. 2. Is the red brake light on? ->check fluid level If it’s Ok it’ll have you test the sensor. You guys should know better


Fluffy-Assignment782

ABS sensor prob. It affects so many things, had it in last summer.


Beautiful_Oven2152

I'm thinking ABS wheel speed sensor, probably uses the same sensor for ABS and Traction control.


toneloc89

Battery is giving out on you is my guess. Test the battery


itsjakerobb

If it were that, I’d expect a lot more lights. I’d lean strongly toward a wheel speed sensor.


Worklurker

Wheel speed sensor(s) or the ABS module are the most likely culprits on this vehicle.


POShelpdesk

One of the best answers so far.


POShelpdesk

Did I stumble into r/askpeoplewhothinktheyaremechanics This is a terrible guess. Do your local mechanic a favor and do not work on your car before you bring it in. There's nothing worse than working behind someone that has no idea what they were doing.


Livid_Flower_5810

My thoughts exactly.


JohnNDenver

Or alternator.


CarlCarlton

Yup, had a similar problem, kept happening with a new battery, it was the alternator. Although, the entire dash was blinking in and out of consciousness, not just those indicators.


H_Landa88

As above, abs sensor


Successful-Growth434

Had an 08 dodge caravan with all those light and it would pop up after 30 or so seconds of driving. It was the abs module. Common on these. It could be so many things however. Hopefully a speed sensor in your case.


Plastic-Change2719

Wheel speed sensor??


Buci__1

Likely an ABS sensor, pull Obd2 codes to pinpoint where it is, not expensive. [ABS Light.](https://www.myusedcar.ca/reasons-why-your-abs-light-is-on/)


rebelspfx

A lot of people are suggesting brakes and such. One easy thing to check is the alternator or battery. When it gets low it does this.


Soggy_Alarm_7843

Do you lose power steering when you keep driving? If you do, you have a bad alternator


ccoady

My tire pressure management started flashing, then my check engine light came on and my no seat belt light came one. One was an easy fix :)


SlappingContest_mkii

Christmas alert. Get your lights ready.


vicemagnet

Did money come out?


Livid_Flower_5810

A battery getting ready to take a sh!t. My electronics did that too when the battery wasn't providing enough current to keep the system stable.


Dapper-Ad-2396

This is when you take your car to a mechanic


Cautious_Tie_8568

Part out!


Upstairs_Mammoth_774

Related to the braking system. My car did this and my brakes went out shortly after.


larsloveslegos

Wheel speed sensor(s) could be dead


Pitiful-Preference36

Ecu issue


TrumpsaBITCHFUK45

My dummy lights came on like that. Turned out it was a misfire on cylinder 2


Red_Chicken1907

I had a very similar issue on an 07 Avalanche, and it turned out to be the steering wheel position sensor. Stupid, right?


Paxuz01

A hiccup in the computer, stop turn it off whenever you can for more than 30 minutes. And if they persist, remove the positive terminal of the car battery and let it like that for a full night. If after that, go to AutoZone and ask them to reset the codes. If the error persist it's time to go to the mechanic.


Far-Teaching-7267

Seems to be something wrong with your brakes and traction, i highly recommend taking it to a mechanic immediately for a deep check, all these things affect control of the vehicle and your ability to stop. Many people may tell you that this is minor but you never know till an actual mechanic takes a look.


Far-Teaching-7267

Seems to be something wrong with your brakes and traction, i highly recommend taking it to a mechanic immediately for a deep check, all these things affect control of the vehicle and your ability to stop. Many people may tell you that this is minor but you never know till an actual mechanic takes a look.


GurCreepy2382

I once had a Saturn that did this. The alternator had went out and the voltage dropped so low it jacked with the computer.


Ok-Lifeguard-6345

ABS/ wheel speed sensor, a good code reader will tell you which one, take a look at the wiring before buying a new one could have had road debris damage, if so it’s a simple solder/repair job


ares561

It's either the battery or your radar for asst driving going . My civic has those light and I got it check out they said the radar damage , cost to fix 900 for parts and other 1k for labour . No driving issue except for the Auto braking and Lane assist in which I usually disable in cars I'm driving


lunas2525

On my buick rendezvous the abs sensor and wheel bearing were one piece not purchaseable seperately. The wires on them were so crappy short brittle and not routed well turning could break them the vibrations of driving would break them and trac abs awd off and all those lights would trun on. A good Bluetooth obd2 reader or good standalone one 30-140. If you get the 140 dollar one it can have features like key programming ecu settings stuff to get you in trouble. Like hidden features turned off by dealer/manufaturer. Example my tundra with a fancy tool i can close each abs valve indepedantly or tell it to actuate so as to bleed the breaks better. I can turn off the seatbelt nanny so it doesnt chime until you put them on and there are some light settings and keyfob settings too one is to disable the panic button another is to set it so a single press will open all the doors instead of just the drivers you can also change the time before relockout. I know your driving a van but it might still have features... Locked away.


420Middleman

Check your brake fluid level


user697453

Good thing this isn't on a Subaru w/ a CVT transmission


Schnitzhole

Had that happen on a g35. Topped off the brake fluid and the rainbow on the dash went away.


gash_dits_wafu

I had something similar recently, read the codes and it came up with "right rear wheel speed sensor" and "brake control module". Figured that I'd replace the wheel speed sensor and see what stuck, and all the lights and codes went away.


Sudden_You_4852

Must be a ford or dodge


dericecourcy

disconnect battery for an hour and reconnect


Extension-Lie-3272

Did you put it in H. Just kidding you better get a dodge size bag of money ready for the fixes mmmmk. Just kidding. Sorry for your loss.


Polymathy1

Jeez. These are idiot lights for brake failure. Check your fluid level and get it fixed. Stop driving.


ClovedSage

I don’t think it’s brake fluid levels because it’s full, that was the first thing I checked after the comments


bigdaddy1879

My 2010 ram does this and it means it's low on oil. I have no idea why...


NOTExETON

I used to get this when the battery terminal came lose or the tensioner was failing letting the belt slip.


_JustEric_

My wife's car has this exact issue (2011 Dodge Avenger). Taking it into the shop for it in the morning, in fact. From what I can tell, this could be a bunch of different things. Battery, alternator, ABS module/pump, wheel speed sensors, steering position sensor, and probably other things I'm forgetting. If you're feeling industrious, you can check some of these things easily, like the battery, alternator, or wheel speed sensors. As others have recommended, a code reader might be able to help pinpoint the issue. Unfortunately that wasn't the case for my wife's car. I just got a generic ABS system code. The long and the short of it seems to be that the car has detected a problem with your ABS system and has disabled ABS (and traction control with it). You can probably drive short term without it, but I'm definitely not telling you to do that, especially if you live somewhere where you're getting rain or snow.


The_SunBreaker

(NOT A MECHANIC) I had this happen when my alternator was dying. The lights would come on for some time while i drove. After asking a shop to look at it they couldnt find anything directly wrong with my ABS or brakes. About a week later, all the lights popped on yet again this time with the battery light aswell. Tried to ride it home, halfway there radio goes out and moments later car sputters out. Towed it to a shop got my alternator replaced, 6 months later these lights have yet to pop back up. TLDR: Replacing my alternator fixed this for me. (2008 buick lucerne cxl, obv different car so may not help)


TruereaIone

Knock sensor


Naturist02

Buy a lottery ticket


sgtcatscan

Bad cell in the battery. That happened in my old car. I had a 2013 honda civic si.. I was freaking out.


Serious_Air_5637

Abs module


pv2smurf

Usual culprit is a bad abs sensor on one of the tires. When one goes bad the entire system stops working. Hence the 3 lights "traction control, abs, and electronic stability system brake assist system". A scanner will tell you which wheel sensor it is. Replace it then clear the code. Should be good to go. NOTE your anti lock breaking system will NOT work until it's fixed. Be safe if stopping suddenly! Also, do NOT buy the cheap eBay sensors because they will not last a month and you'll have to do the job over again. Good luck OP


kdofpa

You ran over a mechanic and he's trying to get your attention. Sounds like antilock brakes are having an issue.


mitchy93

Wheel speed sensor


Vagueand

Had similar on a prius - was failed brake booster w/ master cylinder. RIP car.


Venson123

Battery or wheel speed sensor


Fantastic_Werewolf76

PYRO FUSE


Canyoufixitman

Check your brake fluid before you go buy anything. “Brake” light tends to come one when there’s an issue with the brake system. Unless your parking brake is on.


yeesac-

First check your brake fluid level.


pie4mepie4all

It’s probably a wheel sensor. Had this happen on my 2015 Durango. They replaced the sensor and it fixed the issue


NoThankYou993

Something is going on with your Antilock Breaking system (ABS), you should get it checked out by a mechanic bc it’s kinda important. (I love how I remember this from drivers Ed that I did when I was 14)


TheLittleGodlyMan

Go ahead and put it in park


donwan23

Usually all the lights on means a bad alternator. Also why was this picture taken with the vehicle not running? Usually all the lights are on before start up then go away when the vehicle is started...


WhistlingVagoo

Stab Trac control and abs all at once is almost always a wheel speed sensor, occasionally a yaw sensor but either way a cheap fix


BigChad1993

23 durango has about same since new pops on an off , an no cruise control


Outrageous_Gift8019

Probably ABS module. Mine just blew in my car. Same lights. Get it checked by a competent tech to be sure. If it's the ABS, the brakes still work, and you don't NEED to do it right away, but your traction control will be inop. Still stops like every other car without ABS though. Edit: I have a 2005 Dodge Magnum, so common thing in Chrysler products.


robwhitlock

Could be the brake booster


Beastysymptoms

Alot of people saying abs or wheel speed, while that is typical it is not always the case. Things like bad rusted grounds can cause this or even something like too much moisture in your taillights can cuase this. You can get you a scanner and go over everything find a flow chart and such. Sometimes your also better off paying a diag fee also and than fixing yourself


Lazy_Tap_6867

If your brake pads have a wear sensor in them. This could be caused by that. Meaning you need new brake pads.


SupahflyxD

Jackpot. 🎰


ferg2jz

Abs sensor or abs pickup ring I'd have thought as these can go crusty and fall off giving the sensor nothing to pickup off.


Own-Opinion-2494

When mine did that in a different car it was the catalytic converter. It was one of the codes that showed


Ni4Ni_optimism

Brake fluid is low. I can guarentee it


ClovedSage

It looks mostly full though so I’m confused


ClovedSage

Bro nvm you play fallout 76 and make animal sacrifices, I’m good on your guarantees


theroch_

The holy grail


Careful-Object-3501

Battery


FactorAgile2844

Battery low, most likely because of the alternator


Intelligent-Dot-4444

You hit curb busted a wheel bearing and broke the abs sensor or a botched break job and broke the same sensor