Need Advice on Possible ASR/ABS Problem
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Heel & Toe
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From: Santa Clara CA
Need Advice on Possible ASR/ABS Problem
Hi.
Found a '93. Car is absolutely gorgeous but there are a few possible problems so I thought I'd see if anyone could give me some input or advice.
Car drives perfect, EXCEPT there is some weirdness with brakes in a couple of ways.
1) Pedal pulses even when applied lightly. I was under the impression that you should not feel this unless the ABS was being activated due to a "panic" type stop.
2) There's some "grinding / chatter" type sound from the rear that occurs after you come to a stop and then take off again.
3) Both the ARS, (even when the ARS is turned off), and ABS lights are lit up constantly. Based on what I've read, this seems to be a combined unit that controls both functions.
Also, only some of the functions work on the drivers power seat controls. No back and forth, no tilt. IÂ’m guessing the motors are O.K., so does this sound like a switch problem?
I really like the car, and if not for these glitches it would probably be mine tonight, but I'd wanted to see if I'm looking at a major problem or something that can be corrected without some obscene amount of money.
Any advice would be greatly appreciated.
[Modified by BankBoy, 9:25 PM 4/20/2004]
Found a '93. Car is absolutely gorgeous but there are a few possible problems so I thought I'd see if anyone could give me some input or advice.
Car drives perfect, EXCEPT there is some weirdness with brakes in a couple of ways.
1) Pedal pulses even when applied lightly. I was under the impression that you should not feel this unless the ABS was being activated due to a "panic" type stop.
2) There's some "grinding / chatter" type sound from the rear that occurs after you come to a stop and then take off again.
3) Both the ARS, (even when the ARS is turned off), and ABS lights are lit up constantly. Based on what I've read, this seems to be a combined unit that controls both functions.
Also, only some of the functions work on the drivers power seat controls. No back and forth, no tilt. IÂ’m guessing the motors are O.K., so does this sound like a switch problem?
I really like the car, and if not for these glitches it would probably be mine tonight, but I'd wanted to see if I'm looking at a major problem or something that can be corrected without some obscene amount of money.
Any advice would be greatly appreciated.
[Modified by BankBoy, 9:25 PM 4/20/2004]
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From: Cupertino ca
Re: Need Advice on Possible ASR/ABS Problem (BankBoy)
Bank Boy, i really cant tell you exactly whats wrong with your car... but i can tell you that you should have your car checked by a local corvette speciatly place so they can give you an honest diagnosise of the problem because replacing the Bosch II ABS/ASR unit is $$$$ I see your in santa clara, im in cupertino so i know of a few places in our area. Email me for any questions :cheers:
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Heel & Toe
Joined: Sep 2002
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From: Santa Clara CA
Re: Need Advice on Possible ASR/ABS Problem (CaliforniaVette)
Yeah, I'd definitely like to talk. My email is out_in_time@earthlink.net, and if you mail me I'll send you my number.
