Random ABS light?

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    On my newly acquired 95 Legacy L wagon ever so randomly the ABS light comes on and stays on until I restart the car. I haven't noticed any recurring noises or behavior of the car.

    Anyone have any thoughts what this could be and if this is a problem that other cars of this MY face?
     
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    Brake fluid??
     
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    possibly a speed sensor?? maybe picking up a bad connection or something but once it is going it goes away???
     
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    i get this too sometimes...very rarely though. It wouldn't be brake fluid, that would trip the "brake" light. It always goes away when i restart too...
     
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    I've noticed it if I really accelerate harder than usual, especially if the ground is gravel or dirt.
     
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    You could take a volt ohm meter and pin out each sensor and see if one is not giving a signal to the module.
     
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    ^^Good thought. I might give that a try.
     
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    Mine came on about a week after i got the car. Hasnt gone off yet.
     
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    I also have noticed that from about 0-20mph the speedo jumps around every now and then? Sounds like it could be the speed sensor for both symptoms.

    Anyone know where to locate the speed sensor on a 95 Legacy L wagon??
     
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