Old Car Electrical issues

[stubear334]

I'm beginning to figure out why people get rid of modern cars. The electrical gremlins drive you crazy. I have an 08 Toyota Tundra that recently gave me fits. I lost the brake lights, traction control, ABS, transmission went limp all because of a bad ABS relay.

I've learned the following:
*Verify ALL GROUNDS
*Relays have an finite life span, i.e. they go bad sometimes for no reason
*remove and re-seat all fuses and relays
*clean sensor connectors with approved electrical spray cleaner
*NEVER remove the ECU connectors unless absolutely necessary.

What do ya'll think?

-Stuart