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Abs lights on after bilstein 5100 swap

Discussion in '5th Gen 4Runners (2010-2024)' started by jrod3030, Jul 9, 2021.

  1. Jul 9, 2021 at 2:43 PM
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    jrod3030

    jrod3030 [OP] New Member

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    So I just swapped out my oem for bilstein 5100’s front and rear. Following instructions and disconnected the abs sensors so there was no tension on them. But after finishing the fronts the lights came on. Abs, brake, 4wd (flashing), slip indicator (downshifts when off the gas even tho I’m on the streets) and steering wheel light (while in park but turns off when in gear) are on. Double checked the abs sensors and they’re plugged in and tightened. Any suggestions? Below is a photo, hopefully it shows on the post.
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  2. Jul 9, 2021 at 3:15 PM
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    Moon Landing

    Moon Landing AFFTC 1967/68 Eddies Air Patch

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    Found this - if you care to give it a go?

    Step 1
    Reset the power to the central computer on your car. Do this by disconnecting the positive battery cable on your car and holding down on the brake pedal until the car's electrical system has been drained. With no stored electricity, the car's computer will be reset and the indicator light will go off. Reconnect the positive cable on the battery to restore power to the car.

    If the light stays off, it has been reset.

    If it comes back on (which may take up to a week), continue on to the next step.

    https://itstillruns.com/reset-antilock-brakes-4709734.html
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  3. Jul 9, 2021 at 6:43 PM
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    MeefZah

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    You broke a wire in the ABS sensors. Bent one too much, most likely, and broke it internal to the loom. Check the areas that would have flexed when you moved wiring around.
     
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  4. Jul 10, 2021 at 11:25 AM
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    jrod3030

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    Thank you both for your feedback, the reg obdII didn’t show the codes so I was able to have a friend at Toyota do a full diagnostic and showed both abs sensors have “shorts”. Somehow we still may have pulled on the sensors even tho we disconnected them? Not sure but at least it’s not an expensive fix.
     
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