2nd Gen Non-Engine/Transmission Unusual occurrence today.

[Sageair]

I was driving on snow/ice covered roads today. Temp was hovering near zero but there was some moisture coming up off the road which was being warmed by the sun in spots. I stopped to pull an old gent in a Honda Accord back onto the highway. As i drove off I noticed the park brake warning lamp and ABS warning lamp were both on. I verified that the parking brake was not on or dragging (drums in rear were cold) 10 miles down the road. When I got home I put the truck in my heated garage. Ten minute later both warnings were clear. I suspect a sensor got wet/frozen etc.

 

[JApol]

when you were pulling the guy did you spin your tires? If so the ABS computer sees the speed mis-compare between the sensors and decides that there is something wrong with the system. It should self clear in a couple of miles. This is how it works with a 3rd gen anyway, I doubt its much differant for you truck.

 

[GrantP]

This happens on my '97 if I use 4 wheel drive for any significant length of time. For me, the lights always go back off after a couple miles on pavement in 2wd. Unless the lights begin to come on regularly, or you notice odd braking, I wouldn't worry about it.

 

[DieselDoghouse]

I've also had those lights come on if there has been a pressure differential front/back on the system (when changing pads). Usually restarting clears it.

 

[JoeBioDiesel]

If it keeps happening you probably have salt water intrusion in the harness or one of the wheel speed sensors. Use a scanner to fiure out which one. One of them will be reading low/no wheel speed when driving. The problem is easier to see at lower vehicle speeds.

Joe

 

[icman95]

I've had this happen when spinning my wheels on ice, even in 4wd. If you don't have any physical problems with the sensors, it's probably from this.

 

[2broke2smoke]

small world ...



after 4 years and 70k miles mine did the same thing the other day ...



came up my driveway on a single digit snowy day, took my truck out of 4 wheel for the switchback in my drive way ... back tires were spinning and fronts were still so i hit the brakes to put it in 4 wheel drive ...



as soon as i hit the brakes the abs and brake light lit up ...



took three key cycles to turn off the lights