ABS and TCS Light stays on while starting in the morning

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Old Jun 1, 2011 | 11:08 AM
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ABS and TCS Light stays on while starting in the morning

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I have read through many of the posts that relate to TCS and ABS indicator light that stays on. The issue that I have is that, when I start the car for the first time in the morning the TCS and ABS indicator stays on. But, after I drive for 10-15 minutes and restart again, the indicator lights goes off. Anyone with similar issues? Any possible causes or solutions to this?
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Old Jun 13, 2011 | 10:31 AM
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Anyone having similar issue - The likely problem will be a bad ABS/Wheel Sensor. I had to have it checked by a dealer. Had to pay 280 to have it replaced. At least peace of mind.
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Old Jun 13, 2011 | 10:36 AM
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wheel speed sensor is a common problem
can be damaged by road debris or careless tech while doing brake job or crud eats the wire

dont need the dealer for most things-- if you are willing to get the codes read at parts store, we can help you along from there

at least its fixed!!!
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Old Jun 13, 2011 | 10:18 PM
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I am having a similar issue... only that it is my brake light that comes on in the mornings. After I drive for about 10 min it goes away.
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Old Jun 13, 2011 | 10:23 PM
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I am having a similar issue... only that it is my brake light that comes on in the mornings. After I drive for about 10 min it goes away.
Take your brake fluid cap off and make sure the brake fluid level is within range, also make sure the float on the cap moves freely
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Old Jun 15, 2011 | 12:00 PM
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I am having the same issue with the brake light. Only happens in the morning when the temp is about 50 or less out. Fluid is full and cap is free to slide. Can anyone help?
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Old Jun 15, 2011 | 05:22 PM
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changed the brake fluid in the last 3 years? do that and see if it helps
clean the contacts on brake level sendor on cap
have helper watch dash lights while you manually move the level sensor
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