Reviewed by Shannon Martin, Licensed Insurance Agent.
Oh no! I’m sorry to hear that you’re having problems with your anti-lock brakes (ABS). If the light has come on and is staying on, there is something wrong with your ABS. You can turn off the ABS light in your
The ABS light is meant to warn you of a problem with your ABS. Resetting the ABS dashboard warning light will get it to turn off—but you should only do this after a qualified mechanic has identified and repaired the underlying issue.
Once you’ve had a mechanic repair whatever problem is causing the ABS light to be on, here’s how you’ll reset the ABS warning light:
Pop your hood, locate the battery, and disconnect the positive cable.
Hold down the brake pedal to drain your Kia’s electrical system and reset.
Reattach the positive cable. The light should now be off.
should be good to go! Keep in mind that if the ABS light comes back on, you may need to have your ABS sensor replaced.
ABS is a great safety feature that can significantly reduce the risk of accidents—but it can’t protect against everything. For other damages, you’ll need a good
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