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ABS Indicator Does Not Come On

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When the ignition switch is turned "ON", the Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS) indicator light drive transistor in the ABS control unit is activated by self-bias and turns the ABS indicator light on.

Possible Causes - for an ABS indicator light that will not come on.
- Blown METER (15 A) fuse or METER (7.5 A) fuse
- Meter relay stuck "OFF"
- Open circuit between the METER (15 A) fuse and ABS indicator light
- Open circuit between the METER (15 A) fuse and body ground
- Blown ABS indicator light bulb
- Open circuit between the ABS indicator light and ABS control unit
- Open circuit between the ABS control unit and body ground
- Poor body ground
- Faulty ABS control unit.