# ABS light

**URL:** <https://community.cartalk.com/t/abs-light/28313>\
**Category:** Maintenance/Repairs\
**Created:** [March 25, 2009, 11:14pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/abs-light/28313 "2009-03-25T23:14:46Z")\
**Posts on this page:** 3\
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**Author:** ![icecajun](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/i/ee59a6/32.png) [@icecajun](https://community.cartalk.com/u/icecajun)\
**Post date:** [March 25, 2009, 11:14pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/abs-light/28313/1 "2009-03-25T23:14:46Z")

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I have a 1997 Dodge Intrepid 3.5. The ABS light keeps coming on and going off. When I press on the brakes there’s a noise and a vibration.

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**Author:** ![mcparadise](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/cartalk/user_avatar/community.cartalk.com/mcparadise/32/32_2.png) [@mcparadise](https://community.cartalk.com/u/mcparadise)\
**Post date:** [March 25, 2009, 11:32pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/abs-light/28313/2 "2009-03-25T23:32:40Z")

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Please check the brake fluid level in the reservoir under the hood. Refill if necessary.

Have you had a mechanic check your vehicle? If not, now’s the time.

When the ABS light is on, the anti-lock brake system is disabled. Keep that in mind.

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**Author:** ![VDCdriver](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/cartalk/user_avatar/community.cartalk.com/vdcdriver/32/48514_2.png) [@VDCdriver](https://community.cartalk.com/u/VDCdriver)\
**Post date:** [March 25, 2009, 11:53pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/abs-light/28313/3 "2009-03-25T23:53:25Z")

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The noise and the vibration are most likely the ABS activating when it is not supposed to, due to a fault in the system. That fault is causing the ABS warning light to come on.

You need to get the car to a competent mechanic, which DOES NOT include Midas, Meineke, Monro, Sears, or any other chain operation or tire shop. Seek an independent mechanic who has a good reputation.