Service ABS message
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Service ABS message
The Wife's 08 C6, she tells me sometimes when she breaks it makes a funny noise and the dash said service ABS. I can't can't get it to do it for me. Also my code reader said ignition on car not running, it's running or accessory, if there was codes I might of cleared them trying to get it to connect. Is there a spot that you have ignition on without car running? Any thoughts?
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The Wife's 08 C6, she tells me sometimes when she breaks it makes a funny noise and the dash said service ABS. I can't can't get it to do it for me. Also my code reader said ignition on car not running, it's running or accessory, if there was codes I might of cleared them trying to get it to connect. Is there a spot that you have ignition on without car running? Any thoughts?
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So I drove it today and turning into a parking lot the yellow traction control and yellow ABS light came on . In the little window it said Service Traction System then it went to Service Active Handling System. Then to Service Anti Lock Brakes. I was going very slow so I didn't hear the noise the wife describes. When I shut the car off and restarted the lights went out. I hooked my code reader up to it and it said no zero codes. I guess I'll start checking for loose wires. Probably start at right rear wheel because I changed the wheel bearing a year ago. Maybe I didn't get the sensor wire plugged back in good. Also we've had a lot of rain here. I'll keep you updated on my progress.
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So I drove it today and turning into a parking lot the yellow traction control and yellow ABS light came on . In the little window it said Service Traction System then it went to Service Active Handling System. Then to Service Anti Lock Brakes. I was going very slow so I didn't hear the noise the wife describes. When I shut the car off and restarted the lights went out. I hooked my code reader up to it and it said no zero codes. I guess I'll start checking for loose wires. Probably start at right rear wheel because I changed the wheel bearing a year ago. Maybe I didn't get the sensor wire plugged back in good. Also we've had a lot of rain here. I'll keep you updated on my progress.
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So I drove it today and turning into a parking lot the yellow traction control and yellow ABS light came on . In the little window it said Service Traction System then it went to Service Active Handling System. Then to Service Anti Lock Brakes. I was going very slow so I didn't hear the noise the wife describes. When I shut the car off and restarted the lights went out. I hooked my code reader up to it and it said no zero codes. I guess I'll start checking for loose wires. Probably start at right rear wheel because I changed the wheel bearing a year ago. Maybe I didn't get the sensor wire plugged back in good. Also we've had a lot of rain here. I'll keep you updated on my progress.
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So I drove it today and turning into a parking lot the yellow traction control and yellow ABS light came on . In the little window it said Service Traction System then it went to Service Active Handling System. Then to Service Anti Lock Brakes. I was going very slow so I didn't hear the noise the wife describes. When I shut the car off and restarted the lights went out. I hooked my code reader up to it and it said no zero codes. I guess I'll start checking for loose wires. Probably start at right rear wheel because I changed the wheel bearing a year ago. Maybe I didn't get the sensor wire plugged back in good. Also we've had a lot of rain here. I'll keep you updated on my progress.
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So I drove it today and turning into a parking lot the yellow traction control and yellow ABS light came on . In the little window it said Service Traction System then it went to Service Active Handling System. Then to Service Anti Lock Brakes. I was going very slow so I didn't hear the noise the wife describes. When I shut the car off and restarted the lights went out. I hooked my code reader up to it and it said no zero codes. I guess I'll start checking for loose wires. Probably start at right rear wheel because I changed the wheel bearing a year ago. Maybe I didn't get the sensor wire plugged back in good. Also we've had a lot of rain here. I'll keep you updated on my progress.
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ABS lights in torrential rain
I had this happen today, the second day in torrential rain and it first happened when I hit a bump. It would turn off each time I stopped for a break but came on again after 30-40 miles in the same heavy rain. Of course, I am far from home and decided not to bring my reader which includes ABS codes. Of course, far from home I have little chance to get it into service.