Throwing a Warning
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Burning Brakes
Joined: Jan 2007
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From: Hawaii
Throwing a Warning
Last night the bells chimed and the message board flashed, "Service ABS System" & "Service Traction Control System". I went in and coulldn't find any "codes". I've reset the computer and with 75 miles of driving I'm still getting the warnings. Car starts up without the warning, but the first bump or pothole within a 1/4 mile and bingo! Something loose........?
I'm stumped! I guess it's off to the shop for answers unless someone here has advice.
I'm stumped! I guess it's off to the shop for answers unless someone here has advice.
Pro
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From: San Carlos, CA
I had the same thing happen once. I hit a good sized pothole (here in the pothole capitol of the world) and got a light show on my dashboard. I pulled over, shut the car off and started it back up. All the lights were gone.
If I had to fancy a guess, I'd say it gave the wheel speed sensors a good shake.
If I had to fancy a guess, I'd say it gave the wheel speed sensors a good shake.
Tech Contributor
Joined: Dec 2006
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From: Van Buren Arkansas
Wounded Warrior Escort '11
Yeah, wheel speed sensors and also the steering wheel position sensor can generate an error after hitting a bump. Usually these will generate a code though.
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Burning Brakes
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From: Hawaii
Mahalo, guys! No codes and many miles later and it's still there. I start the car and it's ok; I dive off and within a 1/4 mile - bing-bing-bing!
I'll make an appointment with the shop tomorrow.
I'll make an appointment with the shop tomorrow.
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Burning Brakes
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From: Hawaii
