What does the abs light on mean in a 1996 chevy Corsica

THE abs light is suppost to be on it tells you that the system is working . Now if the brake warning light or the MIL _service engine soon or check gauges light comes on then you have to deal with some kind of a problem . Be esspicaly aware of the cheack gauges light that means eighter the oil is low or the cooling system is haveing a problem . The MIl light tells you about sensors that some times comes on and goes out by it self after a number of starts but still should be cheacked with a code scanner for OBD 11 if it dose come on

• Hi, I can help.
• ABS is your Anti-lock Braking System. What it does is prevent you from locking your brakes up when you push on the brake pedal. It automatically fluctuates your braking to have more effective braking capability. In the old days you would "pump" your brakes. Now the pumping is automatic with the help of an ABS system.
• So the ABS light is just like your Check Engine Light. It means somewhere in the ABS system an error has been detected. Most likely one of your ABS sensors but not guaranteed to be this.
• You will need to get your on board computer scanned just like you would if there was a check engine light on. From the same plug as well. A code or codes will be read and then you will know exactly what needs to be done to fix the problem.
• You can get this done at Auto Zone for free. I think there scanners have ABS capability as well.

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Its the Auto Braking System.
This is the system that pulses your brake to reduce skidding when braking on gravel, ice, wet pavement...etc.
When this light comes on...more than likely it won't function correctly and your tires will lock up and skid.
Fixing the problem usually requires a brake job / brake replacement all the way around.


Hope this helps...