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A while back I hit a pothole while braking and my ABS came on. After the ABS and slip light stayed on indicating a code. I purchased a foxwell ABS 2 way scan tool and cleared the codes but they came back on immediately. I then used the scan tool to cycle each actuator manually a couple times, cleared the code and it stayed off. I expected it to come back but it never has.
I theorize either a relay or the ABS valve itself was stuck. I almost never have ABS come on. No snow or ice here, and I drive accordingly when it rains. So maybe sticking from lack of use? Of course if anything fails its replace the entire ABS actuator for $1500 or so.
I am wondering if I should use my tool to cycle the valves every once in a while? Is there any downside to doing this?
I theorize either a relay or the ABS valve itself was stuck. I almost never have ABS come on. No snow or ice here, and I drive accordingly when it rains. So maybe sticking from lack of use? Of course if anything fails its replace the entire ABS actuator for $1500 or so.
I am wondering if I should use my tool to cycle the valves every once in a while? Is there any downside to doing this?