ABS light on + Handbrake light still flashing after blown fuse replacement

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ABS light on + Handbrake light still flashing after blown fuse replacement

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Hello!

I drive a 2004 9N Polo ( 1.4 petrol ) and I had an issue where the ABS light would come on and the Handbrake light would be flashing and 3 alarm beeps would go off.

After doing some research, I checked the fuses on top of my battery, and indeed, the 40 amp ABS fuse was blown. At that point I was sure that was the issue, and purchased the 40 amp fuse that was needed.

I replaced it, but the warning lights and the beeping didn't stop.

Any ideas what to check next? Could it be a connection issue? I didn't sand the connecting bolts and surfaces, they looked clean to me and were not corroded.
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Re: ABS light on + Handbrake light still flashing after blown fuse replacement

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When was your last brake fluid change?
Are your brakepads still good?
Are all the big fuses good on top of your battery?

Did you run a diagnostic scan?
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Re: ABS light on + Handbrake light still flashing after blown fuse replacement

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Update:
I sanded the connections and took her for a spin, the warning lights finally disappeared.
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Re: ABS light on + Handbrake light still flashing after blown fuse replacement

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Thanks for the feedback.
Glad is it solved!
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