"motsco_ _" <"motsco_ _"@interbaun.com> wrote in message
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> ajpdla wrote:
>> This light has been intermittently coming on and off over the years.
>> Does this light, which has to do with the wheel speed sensor located on
>> the rear axle, also have anything to do with the level of the brake pad
>> linings on the rear wheels?
>>
>> Recently, I have had the rear brakes redone. The light has not come on
>> since. I am just wondering of this ilght also sensed the brake lining
>> limits.
>>
>> TIA
>> =================
>
> The light also indicates about 20 other conditions, but not the linings. .
> . technician may have (even accidentally) cleaned the sensor off enough to
> make a difference while he had it apart.
>
> 'Curly'
>
In several Volvo models dirty sensors are the classic cause of ABS lights.
Brake pad dust builds up on them and a shot of brake cleaner does the trick.
I imagine the same is true of most cars.

Mike