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Just had front brakes replaced and now the ABS light is on?

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Does anyone know what would cause the ABS light to be on after having the front brakes replaced on our 2002 Honda CR-V EX & what to do about it? It wasn't on before we took it to the mechanic and has never been on before. I have my own code reader so maybe I can reset it... Read More

  • It would come on right after the brake job if a wheel sensor was damaged, unplugged or mounting bracket was bent and moved the magnetic sensor out of range. when the computer begins receiving the signal from all 4 sensors, the light will go out on it's own. Sometimes to prevent damage the sensor will be removed, with... Read More
  • Scuba, I think it's either because the ABS wire was accidently knocked off when he was trying to find a place for his unforbidden ashtray. Or he got the wheel sensor dirty when he was adjusting it with his little grease monkey fingertips. Of course I could be wrong. Brakes on a foreign baby is not my specialty. Hope... Read More
  • There is more then one possibility. Maybe the mechanic screwed up on something. On some vehicles you have to bleed the cylinder when pushing it back in to put in new pads and if you don't it may do damage to your ABS system. Was the mechanic competent in his work? You should read the codes and also go back to the... Read More
  • look at what i right to you take is to the same shop have them clean off you abs sensor and the sensor in ya hub and if that doesnt work then he could have dameged youe abs sensor have the shop fit the bill Reference:nissan tech worked on some hondas and this happens most of the time
  • I am not sure about the technicalities of this issue, but one thing for sure is that I would bring it right back to the shop it was worked on. I can't imagine why the ABS light would go on...I don't believe it has anything to do with the thickness of the pads....
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