When the ABS warning light is lit on the driver information panel of your Chrysler Town & Country, you have to change the ABS relay. The ABS relay controls the entire anti-lock brake system. As such, it is unsafe to drive the vehicle while the ABS warning light is lit.
Park the Chrysler Town & Country. Set the parking brake. Open the hood and secure it using the safety bar. Disconnect the negative battery cable by loosening the nut on the clamp using an adjustable wrench. The negative battery cable is the black cable.
Locate the engine relay center located between the firewall and the battery. Release the cover by unscrewing the screw on the top and bottom of the cover. Set the cover aside. Look for the relay labeled ABS on the top row of relays. Remove the screw on each side of the relay using a Phillips screwdriver. Pull up on the relay to remove it.
Disconnect the wiring harness on the bottom of the relay by pressing the buttons on the side of the harness. Gently pull down on the harness while you are pressing the buttons.
Connect the wiring harness into the bottom of the new ABS relay. Place the new ABS relay in the place from which you just removed the malfunctioning relay. Secure it by replacing the mounting fasteners. Tighten them with the screwdriver. Replace the cover and secure it with the clips.
Replace the negative battery cable. Tighten the nut on the clamp. Lower the safety bar. Close the hood.
Start the engine. Look for the ABS warning light. If it remains off, test drive your vehicle by driving slowly and trying to stop. If the ABS warning light comes on, you should take it to a mechanic to service the system.
