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Old Mar 19, 2005 | 07:01 PM
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I have an '89 and recently I hear a groan or rrrrrrrrr sound when I start up. Someone suggested that the noise is coming from the ABS system. Is this accurate? Is it telling me I need to change the ABS pump? Thanks for any help you can give.
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Old Mar 19, 2005 | 07:13 PM
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Have you had the 89 for a while, and did it make the noise before? You should get the usual noise of the ABS re-setting itself. I hear it just when putting in reverse backing out, hear the noise, brake pedal gives a little nudge.
If someone has more knowledge about the ABS "re-setting" itself, correct me on this one, as I am not sure about that, not being a mechanic.
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Old Mar 19, 2005 | 07:18 PM
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I picked it up last summer and it did not make the noise until a couple of months ago.
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Old Mar 19, 2005 | 07:22 PM
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The ABS system makes a rrrr sound when you hit 4mph after startup, thats normal.

I dont know if thats what youre hearing though.
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Old Mar 19, 2005 | 07:54 PM
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Originally Posted by vader86
The ABS system makes a rrrr sound when you hit 4mph after startup, thats normal.
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