Power wash engine = ABS light & Trac Control Lock - 2003-04 Mach 1 Registry Owners Club

wannabDSG · 09-15-2013, 11:28 AM

Immediately after power washing the engine compartment, my ABS light came on in the dash and my Traction Control button is lit up and locked. Figured I got something wet that I shouldn't have, but its been like a week and still on. Checked the fuses and they are ok. ABS control module was changed about 3 years ago. So am figuring this happened because of my power wash but don't know where to go from here. Thanks

lonestarbullitt · 09-15-2013, 10:47 PM

Maybe take both harnesses off of the abs module and make sure there is no standing water in either of the two connections.

DSG2003Mach1 · 09-15-2013, 11:27 PM

traction control uses the abs information so it cant be turned on until the ABS issue is resolved.

id do what lonestar suggested and start by checking that abs computer connection followed by any abs fuses/relays

ar15topgun · 09-16-2013, 10:48 AM

When you take the plug ends apart to dry them make sure you use new dielectric grease before reassembly.

wannabDSG · 09-16-2013, 11:38 AM

Thanks. Checked the fuses already, so I'll check the connections.

1of956 · 10-13-2013, 10:32 PM

I am having the same issue.has anyone found the problem or fix

09-15-2013, 11:28 AM	#1
wannabDSG Registered User Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: CO Posts: 328	Power wash engine = ABS light & Trac Control Lock Immediately after power washing the engine compartment, my ABS light came on in the dash and my Traction Control button is lit up and locked. Figured I got something wet that I shouldn't have, but its been like a week and still on. Checked the fuses and they are ok. ABS control module was changed about 3 years ago. So am figuring this happened because of my power wash but don't know where to go from here. Thanks __________________ 03' Mach 1 - Azure Blue Auto

09-15-2013, 10:47 PM	#2
lonestarbullitt Registered User Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Helotes, TX Posts: 179	Re: Power wash engine = ABS light & Trac Control Lock Maybe take both harnesses off of the abs module and make sure there is no standing water in either of the two connections.

09-15-2013, 11:27 PM	#3
DSG2003Mach1 700 HP Mach Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Orlando, FL Posts: 8,384	Re: Power wash engine = ABS light & Trac Control Lock traction control uses the abs information so it cant be turned on until the ABS issue is resolved. id do what lonestar suggested and start by checking that abs computer connection followed by any abs fuses/relays __________________ 03 dsg mach1 - MPR built 9.5:1 motor, D1, cams, ported intake, full exhaust, magnum t56, built rear, E85 etc... '12 F150 FX2 Supercrew with Ecoboost daily beater

09-16-2013, 10:48 AM	#4
ar15topgun Registered User Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Halifax, Va. Posts: 90	Re: Power wash engine = ABS light & Trac Control Lock When you take the plug ends apart to dry them make sure you use new dielectric grease before reassembly.

09-16-2013, 11:38 AM	#5
wannabDSG Registered User Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: CO Posts: 328	Re: Power wash engine = ABS light & Trac Control Lock Thanks. Checked the fuses already, so I'll check the connections. __________________ 03' Mach 1 - Azure Blue Auto

10-13-2013, 10:32 PM	#6
1of956 Registered User Join Date: May 2013 Location: Virginia beach va. Posts: 66	Re: Power wash engine = ABS light & Trac Control Lock I am having the same issue.has anyone found the problem or fix

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