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ABS and Traction control warning lights on after replacing shocks and struts

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Old Nov 26, 2018 | 08:36 AM
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ABS and Traction control warning lights on after replacing shocks and struts

Hi Guys, I just replaced the shocks and struts on my 05 MCS and the warning lights for the ABS and Traction control are on now. Is this just something came unplugged or is a sensor damaged?Any insights would be appreciated.
 
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Old Nov 27, 2018 | 06:36 AM
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Check the ABS wheel speed sensors. There's one or more either unplugged or damaged.
 
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Old Dec 23, 2018 | 06:33 AM
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I checked the front sensors because apparently that's where most of the issues occur and found that I forgot to reinstall the ABS sensor wire into the holders closest to the motor. There was enough slack to allow the wire to get chafed on one of the pulleys. Long story short, I separated the wires and went crazy with electrical tape. Problem solved!
 
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