Brake Antilock Wheel Speed Sensor Problems of Kia Motor Sportage

My sister in law's 08 kia Sportage ex had all the dash warning lights come on, the code showed p0501 wheel speed sensor malfunction. I replaced rt frt sensor and still same code. Took it to local shop and they said something is shorted because they can't read all the lights on. I checked some fuses but found none blown. It seemed like the brakes were a little weak and I drove it for a test and noticed it was pulling hard to the right, then it started to pulse as if the abs was stuck on. I turned for home and parked it. Next day went to try it again and it was dead, I charged battery, the door locks were clicking on/off and horn blowing. I unhooked battery terminals to charge battery and when it was fully charged I hooked it up and the abs module on front passenger side of car was running and getting hot. Like some one else on this site, I'm sure it would have caught fire but I pulled the battery cables. After looking into purchasing the module I realize why kia has not recalled this part, price is around $1000 to $1800 for this abs module. This is a dangerous problem with this car since you are dealing with brakes and also auto fires. Kia needs to step it up and recall this issue. I hope others who have experienced this problem also put in a complaint.

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