ABS and Traction control lights on a Jeep, What do they mean?!

[@enjolipettice9720]

I’m not gonna lie… I got 35 seconds in and I was like ok, he seems like he knows something…… BUT when I saw the Intro and him drinking Mtn. Dew …. I was ALL INNN 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@JeepingForBeginners]

😀😃🤣🤣 nice! Lol

[@TopNoTchVSOP]

Thank you Sir,I was skeptical at first but I too am running 35 tires myself and it was frustrating just throwing money at everything!

[@germangarciafernandez]

What a great video. In my 2014 sport JK the two lights (ABS & Traction) turns on only when I want go in reverse and full lock my wheel to left or right. Will have to check this out soon...very soon Saludos desde Colombia, muchas gracias.

[@tylerway9873]

Any update to what fixed yours?

[@scottcarter3621]

Would love to hear an update on this. I had my back brakes replaced last month and now this exact thing happens to me occasionally. I will check my battery terminals first, but may be the hub.

[@T3LF]

lo reparaste?

[@T3LF]

@@scottcarter3621 check the sensor cables first, sometimes if you have old brakes it generates higher temperatures and melt the sensors or cables

[@gamadmex]

Mine just came on yesterday. They do not stay on though. But obviously I need to get it fixed. Good info.

[@tylerway9873]

Any update to what fixed yours? Replacing the hub did not fix mine

[@wirenutz9044]

Good information. I thought it was just a wheel sensor needed replaced, not the whole thing.

[@markvanalstine455]

Were you seeing codes for implausible sensor?

[@ladycuddlebeard]

Thanks for sharing! I'll be checking my wheels when I get home this evening to see if this is what all the slew of warning lights that popped up mean.

[@SoWhyDontYou]

Thanks for explaining. Can you do a vid on where to jack up your jeep-point on jeep where you can place jack and jack it up.

[@anibalbabilonia1867]

Man! That’s a scary thought!😮I’ve been off roading every week twice a week! And I’ve noticed my traction control light comes on maybe once in a while, but then it turns off after I turn the jeep off! and when I turn the jeep back on it’s stay’s off!now! If I’m driving a little fast on the trails and the wheels slip! It triggers the light and flashes and turns off after I get control of the jeep. But it turns on a few times while driving in normal conditions on the highway or neighborhood roads. Tomorrow I’m going to lift the jeep and check those hubs! Yikes 😳 I’ve could have been getting stranded on the trail! And that’s not a fun place to run into trouble! Thanks for the heads up!👍

[@positivelynegative9149]

Hmm. I wonder if this is my issue. 🤔 Notable events just prior to my lights coming on: 1. Drove through some water that was higher than my hubs. I have factory/default-sized wheels and tires. 2. Disconnected and reconnected battery. 3. Replaced blown IPM 25-amp fuse. Could the water have damaged a sensor? Or is the fuse the reason the lights are on? Or, is that just a byproduct of disconnecting the battery? 🤷‍♂️

[@othmankhlif3962]

Hello, I got a 2007 jeep jk automatic V6 , I got the traction control system and the red sparkling light on when I press the brakes and the engine starts to be loud, it happens when the car is not moving or in a slow traffic (so I use a lot the brakes)

[@marc-andrebenoit5776]

You should check with a doctor. You sound like grasping for air. As a FR I can't help but to notice it. Be safe!

[@johnroden3431]

That's the first thing I noticed too!!!!

[@nicholaspaque7838]

I'm wondering if he has a deviated septom. He sounds like he can't breathe through his nose.

[@positivelynegative9149]

It doesn't take an FR (whatever that is) to notice his breathing. 😄

[@marc-andrebenoit5776]

@@positivelynegative9149 yeah but as a FR (First responder firefighter) we have medical training. And a wheezing sound from mininal effort is a concern.

[@badazzanon7060]

Had same thing sounded just like him. 45 diabetes and overweight smoker Lost 70 pounds (Ozempic ) switched to vaping and got sugar under control. Now I breathe fine

[@jordansanders1980]

What about the two lights coming on and going off intermittently?

[@markvanalstine455]

Did you find solution? Could be a sensor going bad depending on age of your JK

[@J1MMER]

Happened to me, replaced just the sensor and it went away

[@markvanalstine455]

@@J1MMERI wish that was the case for me. I replaced sensor and still having issues. Noticed it triggers when turning but guessing wheel bearing is next step

[@RoninMartialArtsOrientalMeds]

that accident freaked me out man. not taking my wrangler Jk out till I get this done 100%. meanwhile I still like my Nissan Versa , great little Nissans man. thank you my fiend your big help God bless!

[@crevisb1969]

That's so funny.... we have a jk and a versa too

[@markvanalstine455]

That can happen to any severely worn out wheel bearing. They typically make beyond enough noise to cause concern before falling apart like that though

[@Hpynurse64]

It freaked me out too. I just called the dealer to have mine checked out too. I had those lights come on and off for like a month 😮😅. Great information.

[@jeepinintexas6215]

Lol I have a JK and Versa as well. Mine is a 13 S sedan with a 5-speed manual. Great little car, just wish it had a little more HP and power windows, locks and mirrors. Bought mine from a coworker of a friend for $3k with 118k miles back in April 2023.

[@donaldscott4166]

Thanks for the information. It was a great help with the repair !!!!!

[@CoreyD76]

If your ABS lights don't come on, are you even a Jeep owner? lol I'm dealing with the same thing right now.

[@kristinking3159]

Hi, I'm trying to determine if I can actually have a code reader/scan tool help determine the problem/narrow it down?. Both lights are coming on and off, along with the green going down hill light, on leftside of panel. I was told the code reader doesn't work on these ABS/Traction lights. Is that the case? I was told that this service would be $117 due to it being ABS related? I'm used to always driving in to local garage, etc. to have a code reader placed on Jeep when an Engine light, etc. pops up and the servcie is free to determine code. You didn't really mention if you used your code reader specifically to determine it was your right-side wheel causing the problem. Thank you in advance for your help.

[@JeepingForBeginners]

Being able to read the code helps to narrow down which wheel is faulting, makes it easier and less time consuming for DIYers using a floor jack. But if you can't read the code, then individually check each wheel for excessive play. Odds are one is bad and causing the lights. Check all wires for the sensors as well, if all wheels are tight, a wire may be broken, still leading to the same repair

[@kristinking3159]

@@JeepingForBeginners Thank you so much for the prompt response. I did just run up and have it checked. I received U140A (Power Train System) and C1015 (ABS). For the past several days, the lights come on (always) when I start the Jeep. Then they go off and on. I noticed they definitely come on when it pulls or turns to left....not to right at all. Ironically, I drove tonight and never came on once after the initial start up. C1015 states "right front wheel speed sensor circuit". Is that unusual or normal for the right side to be detected when it was pulling or turning to left? Again, thank you for your time and help.

[@JeepingForBeginners]

Yes, when you turn left, all the weight and pressure is shifted to the right, hence the right side fault. When you turn right, all the weight us shifted away from the right and to the left, hence no right side fault. Sounds to me like a right front wheel hub assembly

[@kristinking3159]

@@JeepingForBeginners Thank you so much for your time. Your prompt replies and guidance are greatly appreciated.

[@reeno-l-3509]

Mine cane on my dash today… will have to check this out soon

[@A1beams]

Did you figure out what it is? Same thing happened on my 2015 compass

[@reeno-l-3509]

@@A1beams well mine went away… went to the shop and they said it must of came up cause I had randomly pressed hard on brakes… which I had done that day due to rainy wet roads… it hasn’t came back ever since… but if it does I have a better understanding of why

[@FlyTyer700]

Thank you for your great video. I have been unable to get any codes for my Jeep since the 2 lights came on, but did not stay on. Is this a symptom of what is to come? Thank you!

[@JeepingForBeginners]

The codes can help narrow down which wheel is faulting, but if the lights are not steady, and codes are not stored, does not mean no problem....... I would lift and shake each tire down until you discover the issue. And check all ABS sensor wiring to the wheels to ensure no fraying or breaking..... it may take longer to diagnose without the codes, but the problem is still there. I would not wait until it gets worse enough to trigger the codes full time 🙃 if it were me. Hope that helps!

[@lanceirons5877]

I had to swallow my pride and call AAA to change a flat tire cuz I didn’t have a big enough jack. Next day, ABS and traction control lights were steadily lit on my dash. Two weeks they were on. Felt the ABS kick in while avoiding a careless driver and they went off. Don’t know what that’s about but still gonna have my axel and bearings checked. Thank you sir. Much needed insight. You have a new follower.

[@cayla7820]

Sounds like my issue, Add 4x4 light as well. I called a shop today & they speculated it could be a wheel speed sensor that needs replaced but I go first thing Monday morning to be certain.

[@CAR-AUDIO-PRO]

My jeep was squeaking, and then the ABS light came on. I figured out that my dog chewed off the sensor wire. I changed the right wheel sensor, and the ABS light cleared, but it still feels like the brake is dragging. Do I need to clear codes, or is there a way to reset it?

[@cathriven6690]

Had exact things A new sensor was replaced Said it didn't appear to have bad bearing But now 1 day later dash is lit up again Does it need to recallibrate? If so how mechanic never discussed Or maybe should have the assembly replaced I'm at a loss as 2 different shops have different ideas to confuse me more

[@alvinarn]

will this also cause you not to be able to accelerate when straightening the wheel , I have to take my foot off the gas, wait a second then reapply the gas

[@JeepingForBeginners]

Yes it can, especially if it is really lose. Check your Bearings before it gets worse.... 😉

[@azammohammed5795]

Thank you, I am thinking it is the ABS module, but will have to do what you did.

[@Jamaicanbacon30]

I have a question:that car light is on in my car ans when I’m driving it feel likes it wants to stop. Like the brake is breaking on me

[@nique9520]

I'm feeling now like it's dragging

[@RonnieHundley]

What was it

[@08kylekatarn]

I got that msg abs lights in my 2011 Jeep compass ,so I checked with my code reader but no codes found. any tips to find the issue?

[@charlesoswald602]

so mine is also on But ! mine is 2016 48000 miles never been in 4x4 or off concrete has original size tires but i will check it

[@JeepingForBeginners]

A little young, but does not mean the part has not worn out.

[@LOUIE-jc2oh]

My service transmission ABS and Traction light is on parking brake ? What do I do?

[@sequoiasims9678]

This was very helpful. Thank you!

[@nicklopez5298]

my abs light come on after mechanic turned my brake rotors . said my emergency brake was set to much rubbing im in 2015 jeep grand Cherokee

[@5150JUICED]

I love this video! Your intro is amazing. Before I fully go in on and exchange this part out, may I ask, mine turns on and off especially when I turn, is this possibly also the cause of that on and off

[@JeepingForBeginners]

Yes, turning changes the pressure on the bearing, and can cause the lights to change... but that's almost further confirmation you need a new hub

[@yeceniaherrera2663]

So I went on vacation for a week and when i came back my 2019 jeep grand Cherokee was completely dead. Upon jumping it and turning it on 3 lights came on (Check engine light, ABS, and the Electronic Stability Control) the check engine light went away. The other two haven’t. The car has been perfect and no problems at all. I just hate having lights on, on my dash.

[@techi3075]

Another culprit: If it’s a used Jeep, the PO may have cut the purple wire with light blue tracer under the center console (or installed an inline on/off switch). Fuse J6 under hood could be pulled out or bad as well. Common for owners to do both to stop the ECM nanny control for wheelin.

[@mihovfilm]

Happened to me too after replacing axle shaft.

[@rootbeerismyaintdrug]

I don’t have oversized tires and mine came on yesterday 😢

[@JeepingForBeginners]

Though it happens more often with higher weight tires, does not mean that it cannot happen with a stock set up. I would still check the wheel Bearings. 😉

[@rootbeerismyaintdrug]

@ would you recommend to do it immediately? We’re traveling at the moment

[@JeepingForBeginners]

As this could turn into a safety issue, yes, I would take a few minutes with a jack, and check the Bearings right quick. If nothing is at all loose, continue on and check again in a day or so if the lights remain, but if any are loose, it needs to be addressed immediately.

[@montecristo9191]

what was the code you received from the reader?

[@JeepingForBeginners]

At this point in time, I do not remember the code number. I never wrote it down. But the code was for left front wheel speed sensor failure. If that helps. Best thing to do, if you have these lights on, is shake down each wheel. Willing to bet, one of them is loose. 😉😘

[@Tampamontana]

I got my wheel bearing fixed and Abs light still on dodge charger (18)

[@Easycure13]

When the traction light and the ABS light are both on and I step on my brake pedal, it kind of pops it up back towards me is this the same problem as on the video or is this something different?

[@JeepingForBeginners]

Sounds like a wheel bearing to me. Definitely give it a good shake down to be sure!

[@waynesalter3540]

Hi Josh have a question I have a 17 jeep wrangler just put 2.5 in lift but by traction control come on

[@JeepingForBeginners]

Need to the get the alignment set properly. And at an alignment shop. Your jeep has what is called a "Steering Angle Position" sensor, and since lifting it affects rhe steering wheel angle, the jeep does not know what way is straight. So once the alignment is done, that sensor needs to be reset properly, and your lights will go away.

[@Sunkist75]

Mine came on yesterday..I'm running 37 inch tires

[@redbeard3843]

I'm running 37" on 22" rims on mine. It is doing the same thing.

[@douglasnakamura6753]

2012 Wrangler Sport. Not only do my ABS & tractions control lights come on but when I start driving I get a bit of wheel spin/try to accelerate and the vehicle doesn't respond. After a few seconds, it runs normally + this only happens first thing in the morning, the rest of the day its fine?!!! Doesn't happen when I reverse out of the driveway, only when I start going forwards. I've had the sensors replaced & put on new Yokohama tyres. I thought it might be the 4WD not being disengaged properly. I'll have the wheel bearing checked now, thank you. Any other suggestions appreciated....

[@powershop1903]

My jeep does the exact same thing. Rear wheel sensor is dirty and the axle seal is leaking oil all over the place.

[@shatinadreams5057]

I have a 2015 Jeep Renegade. My light came on 2 nights ago and I heard the car beep which triggered the seatbelt light but that went off but the With the wiggly car light stayed on. It said off. I learned a few weeks ago that there was a recall on my Jeep Inition problems inition could this be part of it. When I take it to the dealership you think they would charge me to fix the light too. I'm not trying to get charged. Just don't want to go in there sounding like I don't know what I'm talking about. Thank you waiting for your response. Could you check with Jeep and see what other recalls are on the car. But disable senior citizen. I just bought the car my old car was in the accident so I took the settlement involved this car I need help thank you

[@NaturallyJay]

Hello there! Just came across your video and channel today. You have a new subscriber! I am new to jeeps and they seem like difficult cars/trucks to diagnose. I have a jeep cherokee latitude and I hit a small pothole one day headed to work. Nothing happened the car kept driving smoothly. The next day the car was still driving smooth but the abs, traction control, and park brake light sensors came on in the car. I got the car scanned for codes and they came back undiagnosed. I wonder if this could be the culprit to my problem as well.

[@HappyCupcakes-zx5dp]

I had a new radio installed stock it took them forever first time they looked at radio then I had to take back they said couldn’t find stock radio they said serious s x they had no idea what they were doing now I have and and traction control light on when you turn on head lights you Loozer back right blinker and tail light shut off head lights it works

[@nickvgallo]

Would this cause my check engine light to come on though?

[@StupidEarthlings]

No. Get that checked out, BUT 5 bucks says, if it's otherwise running ok,it's your THERMOSTAT.

[@mikimiki195]

Great great video thanks Josh 👍🏻

[@skylynx2000]

I have an 09 patriot not oversized tires have ABS, esp bas, traction control plus ABS!!! Don’t have a clue what it is

[@skylynx2000]

It lost power, won’t shift into gear properly and I have to manually shift with sport shift. No one knows what it is

[@dangerousfreedom4965]

How many miles are you at?

[@jonathandrwal3656]

goodness look how much air that car got

[@Daveinet]

My Jeep has been to the steelership 3 times for the ABS. It fixes it for about a week or two and then returns. When mines comes on, the trans jumps a gear and then the down hill assist turns on. Within seconds, the ABS and traction control lights up. It throws a code stating the speed control is producing an impossible value.

[@JeepingForBeginners]

That sounds to me like the ABS control module is dying.... your issue sounds deeper then a hub assembly

[@Daveinet]

@@JeepingForBeginners Thanks. The odd thing is the steelership can't seem to find it. Second odd thing that makes me think it is the module is that when it is cold out, it takes much longer to fail. On a hot day, it will trip out right away.

[@JeepingForBeginners]

Knowing logic controls from FCA, it's either a bad module, or a bad star connector. Problem is, if it is the STAR connector, it's so incredibly difficult to diagnose or confirm... and expensive to just throw a random part at it.....

[@Daveinet]

@@JeepingForBeginners Pardon my ignorance, but what/where is the STAR connector?

[@JeepingForBeginners]

The vehicle is equipped with several STAR connectors. These are junction points that connects and redirects communications between multiple modules. Usually up to 13 at a time. Sadly, you have a half a dozen of these, which in one form or another, share communication with every module in the system. They can fail, bit when they do, it's not obvious. Turns into a lot of electrical chasing, and trial and error replacements before the solution is found. A level 3 Chrysler Tech is your best bet IF that is an issue. Like I said though, could be in the ABS module itself. Lemme ask, in all the codes pulled, did you ever see a CAN bus code? Regardless, if sensors are not an issue, Bearings are not an issue and weather affects it, it's in the electrical system SOMEWHERE. Make sense?

[@fz1101]

I have same problem with my patriot 😢

[@Jamaicanbacon30]

It’s the car with the lines. One dude told me to get the storing mod changed out? One said it’s another censor

[@HappyCupcakes-zx5dp]

No noice anywhere the mechanic Jeep shop didn’t even know how to hook up radio Bluetooth so all these crazy things happened after first radio check to order part second radio check to order radio this is a stock radio could it be wiring hooked up incorrectly since had no idea how to order readily or hook up

[@g3_theone822]

Why driving through puddles of water the tire swerve left to right

[@JeepingForBeginners]

If the tire does not have solid water evacuation channels on them, like a lugged mut terrain or a worn out tire, what you are feeling is called hydroplaning.

[@krissan5162]

black ops 2 intro though lol

[@chunglee7033]

Thank you for the info🙏

[@jeepinwithjulia]

Great info, thanks!

[@StupidEarthlings]

So, it's not just me that feels the excessive need for Oxygen right now.. 😮

[@triciaann7262]

Same. Just bought my used Jeep two states over. Get it home and these lights come on and off. After that video, I'm a little scared to drive it. I don't know how to work on a vehicle so I guess I need to call my local tire shop.

[@mjoshua3023]

Thx bro appreciate the content

[@jbone6969]

Thanks for the time and the vid but your jeep issue isnt everyones issue ... ik because im dealing with it for months now 🙄

[@hermm31]

😂 in the beginning im gonna show you how to fix it / end of video i know i didnt record me fixing it 😂 whole purpose of video lol😂

[@deruin78]

I was installing some new fag lights on my wife's 2011 Jeep Wrangler and the abs and traction control lights came on after the installation of the first light, I was checking to see if the light was working. I noticed that the abs and tracks lights came on. I wasn't doing anything with the brake system. After installing the lights and making sure everything was working with the lights, I disconnected the battery to reset the computer, but the lights were still on. It's confusing to me because I wasn't doing anything with the brake system or anything with the breaks at all, Any suggestions?

[@leoroa5104]

Me did almost the same.I replaced my tierod and when i finished my traction control lights were on..wth?

[@BarryMcCockiner1]

walk 45 min a day then jump into an infrared sauna. Thank me in 6 months.

[@kurtfitzner1290]

This video could have been 15 seconds of "Check your wheel bearing". There was no filming of the change, attaching the sensor, or anything remotely value added other than linking the ABS and traction control lights to the wheel bearing.

[@hiltd0860]

Go to a Dr. Breathing is really bad. Lungs or heart issues. Better safe then sorry.

[@JeepingForBeginners]

I sincerely appreciate it. Have been to a few doctors, all given clean bill of health. I think my video MIC amplifies it worse then it is. Though you are certainly not the first to mention it, I promise I am fine. Working on better sound equipment to clean up the audio so people can focus more on the material presented then my breathing. Thank you again though, hope you do enjoy the content!

[@Directory1]

If you turn off trash control you save on gas like a m***********

[@powershop1903]

What do those lights mean? It means that jeeps are complete junk.

[@mygirlcrushonlinesolaugh]

POINT ME TO A GOOD MECHANIC IN MY AREA 🫶🏼🤍💯

[@StupidEarthlings]

There's a good one that way --> Right over there... -->