Service ABS System?

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We had enough rain to float Noah's Ark over the last weekend.
I work on a remote construction site. The road is about a mile long.
There was a washout in the road that I hit yesterday (sort of on purpose.....).
It was approximately 2' wide and WAY deeper than I thought it would be.
It didn't look that big because we were heading up hill and I couldn't see the whole thing.
The Power Wagon took it like a champ and scared the hell out of my passengers!
I was doing about 15, probably way too fast for the size of the washout.

I have not noticed any drive-ability issues, but the Service ABS and Traction Control lights have been turning on intermittently since yesterday afternoon.

Have any of you guys had anything like this happen?
I'm hoping that it's a loose fuse or wiring harness and I don't have to take it to the dealer to get scanned.

Any help would be greatly appreciated
 

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I got these lights after a recent freeze here in Houston. once the truck thawed out. Everything went back to normal.

I would think it is a wheel speed sensor which may have been jarred loose, or possibly damaged a wire.
 
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Thanks!
I just drove home from work and had no Service ABS warnings, but the drive to work today was filled with them!
It is intermittent, which is why I was thinking I may have a loose wire or fuse/relay.
 

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Open your fuse cover and make sure all of them are seated properly. Just press them all down firmly
 

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I got a service abs light a while back. I checked and the fluid was low. I thought maybe it was just not properly filled from the factory, so I added some. The light went off after filling. I then noticed paint coming off my method wheels that looked like it was being chemically removed. After digging further I found that the brake line was leaking from where it attaches to the caliper. I took it in to the dealer, and they said it looked like it had been hit by something. I had never hit anything though so it’s a mystery. They replaced the brake line. So check for fluid leaks.
 
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I checked my fuses, a grand total of 18 were popped up about 1/16".
The "Check Electronic Braking System" warning is still popping up every 10 seconds or so......
The dealer is checking it out tomorrow. I'll let you know what they find.
 

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I'd be curious to know what they find. I've been having the same issue with my 2018. The lights came on and I scanned it, but no codes. The lights went out after I disconnected the battery. They came back on about 4 days later, but went out on their own. Still okay about a week later. I have my fingers crossed. Fuses and fluid fine. I called the dealer and they are backed up by 2 weeks! Anyone else having issues getting in to get service?
 
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