ABS and VSA lights on together

Symptoms

ABS, VSA and brake lights come on while driving

Likely cause

A faulty wheel speed sensor (front left in the owner report). The ABS tone ring is in the wheel bearing seal and can break if the bearing is hammered.

Fix

Read the ABS codes with a scanner. Check the wheel speed sensor and the bearing before replacing parts.

Applies to

All

Confidence

low

Sources

• pakwheels.com/forums/t/civic-x-abs-vsa-light-on/3003272

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Where the parts are · Warning lights · Fault codes · Maintenance

Guidance only – confirm with a mechanic before repairs. All common problems