Car and Truck ABS and Traction Control Questions Answered

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10-27-10
2001 Olds Aurora with c 1245 ABS channel/low tire pressure/master sensor.

Code C1245 is a problem in the Tire Pressure Monitor
system (TPM) Really not a problem with the ABS. Most
likely a tire pressure sensor faulty.

11-11-10
how do i bleed my abs brakes.

That depends on what type of vehicle this is and are
you bleeding brakes that also have ABS, or do you
need to bleed the ABS unit?

11-13-10
I have a 1997 GMC Sierra which needs 2 of the ABS sensors changed and I don't
know where there located and how to change them.

The front wheel speed sensors bolt into the front
hubs. On the top. 1 bolt. Just follow the harness to it.
Before replacement, make sure the harnesses do
not have broken wires inside the insulation. Also, the
hub could be bad causing the ABS problem.

11-16-10
did this solution work for you? My 1997 Silverado 4x4 5.7 just encountered abs light stays on
issue also. Any suggestions?

11-21-10
My 1999 Chevy Silverado ABS and brake warning lights come on after driving a little while
intermittently. I have been told it may be a bad electrical connector but it all checks out ok by the
mechanics What could be the problem?

The common electrical problem is a broken wire to
one of the front speed sensors. They can be hard to
find. The black plastic insulation ,must be cut to
inspect the wires. But you need to get the codes
scanned before just cutting open wires without
knowing shat part of the ABS system has the
problem. It could also be a sensor.

12-19-10
I have a 2004 pontiac grand prix and my light on my dash come on system traction control abs.

See this link for Description of ABS and Traction
Light warning on dash.

1-3-11
97 K2500 W/ANTI-LOCK CODE,BRAND NEW BOTH FRONT BEARINGS,TRANSFER CASE
REPLACEMENT

What is the ABS code you are getting?

3-29-11
1994 F-150, the abs light is staying on, with this the transmission is shifting very hard, also the
speedometer is fluttering up and down, what has to be done to correct this problem?

Most likely all these problems on your Ford are
caused by the speedometer problem. The computer
looks at vehicle speed to determine shift points and
patterns, as well as for ABS operation. Look at a
possible seed sensor or wiring. It is located on the
back of the transmission.

4-25-11
My 1997 dodge 2500 has the abs light on dont know where the sensor is.

4-27-11
2000 BUICK CENTURY WITH CODE C 1214. WHERE IS THE ANTI LOCK BRAKE RELAY?

Believe it or not the relay you are talking about is
internal to the electronic brake control
module(EBCM). It is not replaceable separately. If
you're sure that is the problem you have to replace
the module. But I suggest diagnosing it properly
because that is an expensive guess.

5-14-11
WHAT DOES CODE BO265 MEAN

5-14-11
What make, model and year vehicle ?

6-6-11
C1225 excessive wheel speed variation. 2003 Buick century

Most likely a bad wheel speed sensor, or wiring to
that sensor.

7-26-11
I have a BO265 on a 2004 S-10. What does it mean?

That's not a valid trouble code. Are you sure you got
it right? The only codes that have 265 in it is a
'C0265'. That code is for the ABS system, and
means there is a failure or problem with the
Electronic Brake Control Module (EBCM). Usually it
has to do with the internal relay inside the EBCM,
which is not serviceable. The EBCM has to be
replaced as a unit.

8-20-11
how to repair c1245 code on 99 sunfire

9-14-11
i have a 2002 Chevrolet Monte C arlo my abs light is on and the traction system light comes on
and the car act like it don't want to move sometimes and it shack when u do 45 mph

10-23-11
i just changed my wheel bearings in my 1999 chevy cavalier and my abs lit up. Do i just need to
reset it or might there be another problem?

10-26-11
Did the new wheel bearing hubs come with speed sensors? If not, did you swap them over?
Maybe you damaged one, or a wiring to one. Maybe cheap parts!

i have a 2002 chevy S-10 just had brakes and rotors changed all around but after i put approx
15 miles on it my abs and brakes lights come on and under 40 mph my speedometer flutters.

The ABS light could be caused by a problem in the
regular brakes or vice-versa. Check brake fluid level
first. The speedometer jumping could be the cause
of all your problems. Check the wiring to the vehicle
speed sensor on the back of the transmission.

What does it mean when the light comes on a 1999 Chevy Silverado truck with B0265 ?

I have a 2002 Chevy Impala and the ABS light is on. I recently found a wire hanging under the
right front tire not knowing anything about cars i just tucked it back up; now there is a burning
smell when I make right turns. Please advise.

The wires may be rubbing on the axle causing the
smell. Most likely an ABS light as well. This would be
the wheel speed sensor harness.

I have a 1996 Acura 3.5RL and ABS light is on what does that mean I have already put new
brakes on the car front and back what do i have to do to make the light go off please help.

ABS light has nothing to do with regular brakes. You
are going to have to get the computer scanned for
trouble codes.

i have a 1994 Pontiac Bonneville. i thought i needed front brake pads because my peadle was
real low so i went to change them and come to find out there already good so i went to the next
step by bleeding them now i have no breaks at all. There is no broken line and they all piss out
the bleeders normal. What do i do next to fix this problem or find out the problem? did i bleed
them right?

Either you did not bleed the brakes correctly, and air
got in the system, or you have a bad master cylinder.

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Anti-lock brakes are designed to prevent skidding and help drivers maintain steering control
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My ABS lights came on. I was told it was a wheel speed sensor. So i just replaced them without
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Yes, this is an odd problem with these. You need to
clear the codes while driving.