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Question posted by neild on February 12th, 2013

Dash Lights Troubleshooting

abs light stays on and the 4wd light flashes

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Answer #1: Posted by edb1 on February 28th, 2013 9:25 PM
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usually there is a broken tone ring on one or more drive axels. could also be a bad tone ring sensor located in the steer knuckle

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Driving Your SUV or Truck 1st Printing (Spanish) - Page 34

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Owner Guide 3rd Printing - Page 1

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Owner Guide 3rd Printing - Page 11

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Owner Guide 3rd Printing - Page 12

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Owner Guide 3rd Printing - Page 43

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Owner Guide 3rd Printing - Page 112

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Owner Guide 3rd Printing - Page 160

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Owner Guide 3rd Printing (Spanish) - Page 14

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Owner Guide 3rd Printing (Spanish) - Page 43

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Owner Guide 3rd Printing (Spanish) - Page 69

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