ABS Fault alert

Electrical 206CC problems
kazzybean
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ABS Fault alert

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The ABS Fault alert just flashed up, i havent used the car for a few days and have never had this alert before, what kind of ABS problems could cause this? :(

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evilhamster
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Re: ABS Fault alert

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if the car hasn't been used for a while it could be your battery

kazzybean
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Re: ABS Fault alert

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heya, it was only 2 days it also flashed up in the centre screen telling me my handbrake was on (it was on) but its never done that before either :(

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GrandadMonkey
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Re: ABS Fault alert

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Yes, a failing battery can bring up all kinds of spurious faults. How old is your battery?
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