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ABS and Traction Control light are on after lifting truck

Discussion in '2nd Gen. Tacomas (2005-2015)' started by AvranV, Mar 31, 2020.

  1. Mar 31, 2020 at 3:04 PM
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    AvranV

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    Hey I just lifted my taco and it looks great. The only problem I’m getting now is that the ABS light and Traction Control light came on. I know it was because of the lift but idk what exactly made it do that, what do you guys think I should do to fix it?

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  2. Mar 31, 2020 at 3:15 PM
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    I’ll give it a shot and see if that fixes the problem just got it back from an alignment
     
  4. Mar 31, 2020 at 4:34 PM
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    should take you 5mins to do it. :)
     
  5. Mar 31, 2020 at 4:37 PM
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    I had the same problem after my lift and the recalibration took care of it. If it doesn't, try it again.
     
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    Not working for me, I might be doing something wrong
     
  7. Apr 1, 2020 at 9:32 AM
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    Check for codes and go from there.

    First, connect terminal 4 and 13 of the OBD-II socket (under the dash in front of your left knee) with a jumper wire. (Those are the 4th from the left on the top and the fifth from the left on the bottom.)

    Turn the ignition to on. You'll notice lots of flashing lights, but just pay attention to the ABS light. Normally, it should be rapidly and steadily flashing, twice per second. If it has stored a trouble code, it will instead be flashing a pattern that will coding a two-digit number. There may be more than one code being flashed out. It will just repeat the code over and over, so you have plenty of time to figure it out and write it (them) down.

    NOW you can clear the codes. Just tap the brakes rapidly 8 or more times, about two taps per second. You don't have to jam on the brakes, just tap them enough to blink the brake lights. Ifyou're successful, the ABS light should return to its normal fast blinking. Now remove the jumper wire, and finally turn off the key.

    Now when you turn on the key, the ABS light should just do its normal light forthree seconds and go off. If it comesback on, you still have a problem
     
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  8. Apr 1, 2020 at 9:35 AM
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    When you installed the lift, did you do it by disconnecting the UCA from the spindle? If so, and the lights are on all the time, you probably tore an ABS wire. From the outside it may look fine, but the copper itself is very thin so it can tear internally. It's very easy to do if you're not careful. Can replace with an aftermarket one from eBay for about $60, or solder in your own wire. All this can be confirmed with a continuity check on a multimeter.

    First step though is follow the instructions in the post above mine.
     
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    If MT make sure you pull the e brake
     
  10. Apr 1, 2020 at 2:34 PM
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    I tried this a few times with no luck. #7 says to jump 4th from left top and fifth from left bottom. Found another post on here that showed jumping 4th from right, top and bottom, on obd. Worked first time.
     
  11. Apr 1, 2020 at 2:54 PM
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    I agree. Sounds like a snagged/stretched/damaged ABS wire or connection
     
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