C0057high severityChassis
ABS Rear Inlet Valve Solenoid Circuit
on 2011 Lincoln MKX 3.7L V6 · AWD
What this code means
Malfunction in the rear ABS inlet valve solenoid circuit.
Symptoms
- ABS light on
- Rear ABS not functioning
- Rear wheel lockup during hard braking
Common causes
- Rear inlet valve solenoid failure
- ABS module fault
- Wiring issue
- Contaminated brake fluid
Diagnostic steps
- Test rear solenoid resistance
- Command rear valve with scan tool
- Inspect brake fluid
- Check module connector
Repair notes
Replace ABS modulator if valve solenoid has failed internally.
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