ABS Is Always On
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Racer
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ABS Always Goes Off Regularly
Does anyone know how to get the ABS to shut off? It's real anoying not to mention dangerous. I don't want to take it in if this is a minor fix. Oh yeah, this isn't on a Vette but a Malibu. Don't freak out over that though, its Christmas time for crying out loud. Anyway I'd greatly appreciate any input from the resident tech pros
Last edited by Korzym; Dec 8, 2005 at 11:21 PM.
Racer
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From: Ranch Cucamonga CA
Originally Posted by Korzym
Does anyone know how to get the ABS to shut off? It's real anoying not to mention dangerous. I don't want to take it in if this is a minor fix. Oh yeah, this isn't on a Vette but a Malibu. Don't freak out over that though, its Christmas time for crying out loud. Anyway I'd greatly appreciate any input from the resident tech pros
If it's going off when you are driving regularly there might be a problem with the system. That is not normal.
Racer
Joined: Aug 2000
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From: Ranch Cucamonga CA
Originally Posted by Korzym
Yeah it regularly goes off, does anyone know if something could be tweaked to get it back to normal given that its hopefully a minor job?
Otherwise a trip to the dealer may be in your future.
Le Mans Master
Joined: Dec 2002
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From: Montreal Qc
Originally Posted by Korzym
Tire pressure is ok, no agressive drivers use the car. But I'm really hoping that you know somekind of mechanical trick
Team Owner
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From: queensbury ny
abs
If you're saying the ABS light is on,then you need to see the dealer.That could be sensor issues,or aome other thing.Other than that,the abs does not become active till you slam on the brakes in a panic situation or the system detects the car sliding,in which case the traction also kicks in.They work together.
Le Mans Master
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From: Los Angeles
A properly functioning abs system is NOT dangerous but a safety feature! If it is NOT functioning properly, then it IS dangerous and it should be repaired by the dealer. This is not something to fool around with, as it could cause serious injury. It also works in conjunction with many other parts of the system and could affect a variety of other symptoms of drivability.
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