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Old Sep 18, 2006 | 11:51 AM
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I was on the freeway got a blowout on the pass rear tire and somehow someway the rubber caught this wire and pulled it. The ABS and Brake system warning light is lit and the TRAC light is blinking.

This wire goes from the brakes to inside the wheel well to a harness somewhere... I tried to get to it from the trunk but cant seem to find it. Does anyone know how to get to the harness so I can solve this little problem?

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Old Sep 18, 2006 | 07:16 PM
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This is the ABS wheel speed sensor. I might be ruined.

As you suggested, the plug should be within a foot of the access hole in the trunk.

Shine a flashlight in the hole and look for light inside the trunk. Or fish in the hole a coat hanger wire and rattle it around, looking for the access.
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Originally Posted by Tammy
This is the ABS wheel speed sensor. I might be ruined.

As you suggested, the plug should be within a foot of the access hole in the trunk.

Shine a flashlight in the hole and look for light inside the trunk. Or fish in the hole a coat hanger wire and rattle it around, looking for the access.
Yup that's what it was...

I found the harness by taking the back seat out. I reconnected the wires but the ABS and Brake warning lights are still on TRAC light is still blinking... I reset my ECU thinking that will fix it but no go...

Is there something that need to be reset or should I just take it to dealer?

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More than likely, the speed sensor needs to be replaced.

An independent should be able to handle it, or the dealer for sure.
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Old Sep 19, 2006 | 07:29 PM
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Originally Posted by Tammy
More than likely, the speed sensor needs to be replaced.

An independent should be able to handle it, or the dealer for sure.
I decided to go for a drive.... After about a min or two all the lights turned off and braking was back to normal...

Problem solved...Thanks for your help!
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